A weekend devoted to making, gathering, sharing beautiful meals, and reconnecting with the simple pleasures that often slip away in the busyness of everyday life. Set among the rolling hills of Hocking Hills, The Colorful Creative is an invitation to slow down, create with your hands, and return home inspired.
A Curated Weekend
for Creative Living
at Goodland Hocking Hills
October 2-4, 2026
Our goal is to create more than a retreat. We hope to establish a tradition of gathering that celebrates creativity, community, hospitality, and the simple pleasures of making, sharing, and slowing down.
We believe that when thoughtful design, beautiful food, inspiring surroundings, and wonderful people come together, something meaningful happens. We hope that this weekend becomes the beginning of a creative community that continues to grow year after year.
We believe creativity flourishes when we slow down, gather around a table,
and make space
for meaningful conversation, beautiful surroundings,
and hands-on experiences.
That's why we've invited a collection of artists, educators, chefs, and makers who love to teach, inspire, and encourage others to discover the joy of creating.
Expert Instructors
High-End Accommodations
Nestled among the rolling hills of Hocking Hills, Goodland offers thoughtfully designed cabins
that blend modern comfort with the warmth of farm living. From beautifully appointed accommodations to the welcoming charm of Gingham Market, every corner of the property has been created to help you slow down, settle in, and feel at home.
A Weekend of Creative Living
More than an
art retreat,
The Colorful Creative is a celebration of creative living. Spend your days making with your hands, sharing
farm-to-table meals, wandering the woods, learning new skills, and rediscovering the simple pleasures that often get lost in the pace of everyday life.