Mosher Castle is hand-built with incredible attention to detail by artist Dean Mosher, it serves as both home and studio for Dean and his wife, Pagan. It began when an old run-down structure was purchased in 1983. It now has the largest tower an ornate bridge, ponds, and Hendrix the dragon on a turret looking over Excalibur, drawbridge, and moat.

Many of the artistic features of Sheldon Castle inspired the building of Mosher Castle. Both the exterior and the interior are largely made of local materials. The stone facing is indigenous to the area, as is the underlying wall tile. Even interior trim is from trees felled on the site. Amongst the stones are pieces of glass and pottery as well as objects from around the world, including the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall.

The artist has been building his studio castle home for nearly 40 years in and around raising his family and pursuing his art. Much of Dean’s construction knowledge was acquired working with his late father-in-law, Craig Sheldon, master carpenter, mason, and woodcarver. Dean’s wife Pagan, is a retired professional dancer, teacher, and studio owner. They married in 1978.

All-day everyday tourists, locals, families, and friends are welcome to walk down the front drive and the front yards. Signs are posted with guidelines we ask guests to follow.

The Storybook Castles are a wonderful setting for photoshoots for that special occasion. Tours for large groups are also available.