Ravenwood Castle, LLC

What Ravenwood Castle, LLC does

Ravenwood Castle, LLC is a privately-held medieval-themed country inn and experiential event venue located on a 57-acre property at 65666 Bethel Road, New Plymouth, Ohio, in the Hocking Hills region roughly an hour southeast of Columbus. Founded with ground broken in September 1994 and the main Castle completed in May 1995, the property was operated by founders Sue and Jim Maxwell for nearly 17 years before being acquired by current owners Jim and Pam Reed in June 2012. The Reed-led operation has since layered programming onto the original English-themed hospitality concept and celebrated a 30th anniversary in 2025.

The core offering integrates 21 themed accommodations (Castle rooms, Medieval Village cottages, and Huntsman's Hollow cabins) with an event-driven programming calendar that includes Ravenwood Detective Agency murder mystery weekends, two annual gaming conventions (Con in the Castle in summer and Hoop & Stick Con in winter), themed tasting weekends (whisky, beer, mead), scavenger hunts, weddings, and corporate retreats. Pricing spans $179-$239 per night for standard lodging, $75-$150 per event ticket, $2,995+ for wedding packages, and substantially higher amounts for exclusive-use property buyouts accommodating up to 50 guests. The property maintains a library of over 200 board games and runs programming on a Think Reservations booking engine with no proprietary technology platform; the operating model is direct-to-consumer with no OTA, travel agent, or third-party distribution.

The company serves five primary customer segments: couples and duos seeking romantic woodland getaways, families and groups seeking a "Vacation Unplugged" technology-free retreat, gaming enthusiasts attending conventions and gaming weekends, wedding couples booking through 2028, and corporate groups using the Library, Raven's Roost Pub, Drawing Room, and Great Hall for offsite events. Revenue is generated across accommodation rentals, event ticketing, wedding packages, gaming rental packages, and charitable fundraising events where 100% of ticket revenue and 50% of room revenue during Hoop & Stick Con weekend are donated to Extra Life/Children's Miracle Network.

Name

Ravenwood Castle, LLC

Legal name

Ravenwood Castle, LLC

Website

https://ravenwoodcastle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ravenwood Castle, LLC operates a medieval-themed country inn and event venue on 57 acres in Ohio's Hocking Hills, offering 21 themed accommodations alongside murder mystery weekends, gaming conventions, weddings, and corporate retreats for couples, families, and gaming enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Themed country inn and event venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Themed country inn
• Medieval lodging accommodations
• Wedding event venue
• Murder mystery weekends
• Tabletop gaming conventions

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation rentals: Nightly rentals of rooms, cottages, and cabins. Rates start at $179 per night for Tanner's Cabin and go up to $239 per night for Woodcutter's Cottage. The Queen Victoria Suite starts at $199 per night. Additional occupants are charged $20 per person per night.
2. Event ticketing: Murder mystery weekends priced at $100 per ticket; Con in the Castle gaming convention at $100; Hoop & Stick Con at $75 per ticket (donation to children's hospitals). Whisky Weekend at $150 per person.
3. Wedding packages: Storybook Wedding package at $2,995 plus tax includes ceremony in Drawing Room for up to 20 guests and two nights in Cinderella's Coach House. King and Queen package covers exclusive use of all 21 rooms across Castle, Medieval Village and Huntsman's Hollow for up to 50 guests over two nights.
4. Gaming rental packages: Ravenwood Raid gaming package: $250/day for exclusive use of the Library Game Room, reduced by $50 for each Castle Room, Cottage or Cabin reserved. Custom gaming packages available for groups upon request.
5. Gaming convention fundraising: Hoop & Stick Con is structured as a charitable fundraising event where the full ticket price ($75) is a donation to Extra Life/Children's Miracle Network. Ravenwood Castle also donates 50% of room rentals for the convention weekend. Over $200,000 has been raised for children's hospitals over the years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ravenwood Castle operates a medieval-themed country inn on 57 acres in Ohio's Hocking Hills, offering 21 lodging units (castle rooms, medieval village cottages, and Huntsman's Hollow cabins) alongside immersive entertainment programming including murder mystery weekends, two annual gaming conventions (Con in the Castle and Hoop & Stick Con), wedding packages, corporate retreat facilities, and curated tasting events. The business combines themed lodging with structured recreational programming to deliver a technology-free, experiential destination for couples, families, gaming enthusiasts, and corporate groups.

Product overview

Ravenwood Castle is a medieval-themed country inn and event venue located in Hocking Hills, Ohio, operating as a single unified hospitality destination rather than a platform architecture. The core offering combines lodging accommodations (castle rooms, medieval village cottages, and Huntsman's Hollow cabins) with immersive entertainment experiences including murder mystery weekends, gaming conventions (Con in the Castle and Hoop & Stick Con), and themed events. The property also hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and seasonal tasting weekends. The integrated product portfolio centers on experiential stays where guests participate in role-playing scenarios, board gaming, and outdoor activities designed to facilitate quality time away from technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Castle Room Accommodations (Queen Victoria Suite and other castle rooms) Themed overnight lodging in the main Castle building, featuring Victorian-style decor, queen and king beds, fireplaces, and private decks. Queen Victoria Suite starts at $199 per night.
• Medieval Village Cottages (including Woodcutter's Cottage) Themed cottage-style lodging in the Medieval Village area, offering rustic accommodations with amenities such as whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and kitchenettes. Woodcutter's Cottage starts at $239 per night.
• Huntsman's Hollow Cabins (including Tanner's Cabin) Secluded cabin lodging in the valley below the castle, featuring rustic accommodations with private queen bedrooms, kitchenettes, and kid-friendly sleeping lofts. Tanner's Cabin starts at $179 per night.
• Murder Mystery Weekends Immersive weekend interactive murder mystery experiences where guests solve fictional crimes through role-play and storytelling, priced at $100 per ticket.
• Con in the Castle (Summer Gaming Convention) Annual summer gaming convention featuring board games, role-playing games, gaming demonstrations, and outdoor activities, priced at $100 per ticket.
• Hoop & Stick Con (Charitable Gaming Convention) Annual winter gaming convention featuring board games, RPGs, tastings, and a silent auction, with all ticket proceeds donated to children's hospitals via Extra Life. Priced at $75 per ticket.
• Gaming Packages (Ravenwood Raid and Custom Group Packages) Gaming-focused stay packages including exclusive use of the Library Game Room at $250 per day, with discounts for guests reserving castle rooms, cottages, or cabins.
• Scavenger Hunts Self-guided castle exploration adventures available in four difficulty levels (Starter, Intermediate, Difficult, Expert) included for overnight guests.
• Wedding Packages (Storybook and King and Queen) Castle-themed wedding packages including the Storybook Wedding ($2,995 plus tax for up to 20 guests in the Drawing Room with two nights in Cinderella's Coach House) and the King and Queen exclusive-use package (all 21 rooms for up to 50 guests over two nights).
• Corporate Events and Retreats Corporate retreat, meeting, and team-building event venue using the Library, Raven's Roost Pub, Drawing Room, and Great Hall, with the option to rent the entire property.
• Vacation Unplugged Experience Technology-free getaway experience emphasizing outdoor recreation, hiking, gaming, and relaxation in the remote Hocking Hills location with limited cell and internet service.
• Tasting Weekends (Whisky Weekend, Beer & Mead Tastings) Periodic culinary events featuring whisky, beer, mead, and other beverage tastings paired with multi-course meals, with Whisky Weekend priced at $150 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $200,000 raised for children's hospitals since 2016 through Hoop & Stick Con
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Extra Life / Children's Miracle NetworkcoreOthersHoop & Stick Con is structured as a charitable fundraising event benefiting Extra Life and Children's Miracle Network hospitals. The full $75 ticket price is a donation. Ravenwood Castle additionally donates 50% of all room rentals for the convention weekend, and 100% of silent auction proceeds go to the charity. Over $200,000 has been raised collectively over the years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Mohicans Treehouse Resort: Themed build-your-own-style lodging destination in Glenmont, Ohio with treehouses, cabins, and event packages. Closest true comparable to Ravenwood Castle in Ohio: themed overnight accommodations, comparable nightly rates, weddings, and corporate/event business in a wooded rural setting.
• The Inn at Cedar Falls: Long-established country inn and cottages in Logan, Ohio in the Hocking Hills, with dining, weddings, and nature-based stays. Directly competes with Ravenwood Castle for the same Hocking Hills tourism demand pool.
• Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn & Cottages: A Scottish-themed country inn in Rockbridge, Ohio (Hocking Hills region) offering cottages, multi-course dinners, and murder mystery weekends. Operates in the same Hocking Hills tourism market as Ravenwood Castle with a similar niche, themed, event-driven model.

Emerging players

• AutoCamp: Design-led outdoor lodging brand with Airstream and cabin stays across multiple US locations. Comparable themed, nature-anchored boutique lodging experience targeting couples and groups, with a comparable price point but broader geographic reach.
• Under Canvas: Glamping and experiential outdoor lodging brand with multiple US locations. Comparable nature-based, tech-detox-oriented accommodations adjacent to Ravenwood's Vacation Unplugged positioning, but at chain scale rather than a single themed property.

Broad incumbents

• Mohonk Mountain House: Historic Victorian castle resort in New Paltz, New York offering themed rooms, weddings, retreats, and nature programming. Comparable themed retreat experience with much larger scale and broader programming.
• Castle Hotel & Spa: Castle-themed historic hotel and spa in Tarrytown, New York. Offers themed overnight accommodations, weddings, and dining in a castle property, sharing Ravenwood's castle-anchored identity at a larger urban-adjacent scale.
• The Stanley Hotel: Historic themed hotel in Estes Park, Colorado known for ghost tours, mystery and paranormal programming, weddings, and event stays. Larger portfolio but a relevant analogue for themed lodging with a built-in mystery/horror narrative that mirrors Ravenwood's murder mystery positioning.
• Big Cedar Lodge: Nature-themed resort in Ridgedale, Missouri with cabins, weddings, and family programming. Sharable DNA with Ravenwood Castle: themed wooded retreat, event programming, weddings, and corporate stays, but at a substantially larger scale.
• Biltmore Estate: Historic estate offering themed overnight accommodations, weddings, and events in Asheville, North Carolina. Comparable themed historic-property lodging model with much broader scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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