About

Landoll’s Mohican Castle is one of America’s most unique lodging, dining, corporate retreats, and wedding destinations. Located equidistant between Cleveland and Columbus in Loudonville, Ohio. Whether you are looking for a special night out for dinner, romantic weekend getaway, business retreat, or your dream wedding, Landoll’s Mohican Castle will not disappoint.

History

It started with a dream and a love of European castles. During a two-year tour in Europe, now retired Army Veteran, Jim Landoll vowed to himself that if he ever made enough money, in his life, he would build a castle in America. But before he could start on a castle, this young entrepreneur had other plans.

With only $5.00 in his pocket, he founded The Landoll Publishing Company in the early 1970’s. With help from his wife, Marta, and her brother, Marty, 1996 business sales were $100 million and considered to be the second largest printer and publisher of children’s books in America. The company employed over 1,000 people. In 1997, The Landoll Publishing Company was sold and thus began the construction and realization of Landoll’s Mohican Castle.

Originally, the castle was going to be an elaborate barn that looked like a castle. In late 1999, Marta convinced her husband to turn the castle into a hotel. Jim and Marta wanted to share this dream with the world. With no floor plans or blueprints, Landoll’s Mohican Castle was created one room at a time. The Ross Suite became a sawmill and all the castle’s hardwood flooring, trim, cabinetry, and doors were milled from trees on the property. Even the stone, on the castle, came from stone piles on the property, cleared by the earliest settlers of the area.

Landoll’s Mohican Castle opened to the public in 2002. Sitting on 30 acres, the castle sits at 1,200 feet, technically making it a mountain.

Jim Landoll, officially retired from the castle in 2007. Marta has taken over and has been in charge ever since. Jimmy Landoll, their son, took over as general manager in 2015. Marta is now the Chief Financial Officer.

Landoll Mohican Castle’s story continues. Groundbreaking began in December 2017, for The Stables. The Stable Suites officially opened in August of 2018, adding 14 additional guest suites.