![]() Roman, an Amish gentleman who lives 8 miles away, is The Mohicans’ head builder. Without relying on technology or electricity, the Amish are in tune with the physical world and this symbiotic relationship contributes tremendously to a successful build-whether it’s furniture, a barn, or a treehouse. The Nest is a tiny, round one-room suite that incorporates components of the natural world.īuilding and craftsmanship is embedded in the fabric of Amish culture and families here have sustained themselves for generations by living simply off of the land. The whimsical Moonlight treehouse feels romantic. ![]() Other treehouses are themed based on a specific emotion the Mooneys were hoping to evoke. The Old Pine and White Oak treehouses pay homage to the trees that were used to build them. | Photo: Chris McLelland, Compelling Photo Treehouses and phone boxesĪccording to Laura, the theme for each treehouse was partly based on the trees themselves. | Photo: Chris McLelland, Compelling Photo The Nest. | Photo: Chris McLelland, Compelling Photo The interior of the Tin Shed treehouse. I search for the name of my treehouse-technically an Airstream planted into the trees-and follow the arrow pointing the way to The Silver Bullet. Once I arrive at The Mohicans, I am faced with a sign that points to treehouses named Little Red, Tin Shed, and The View. I understand why as I get closer, passing by horses pulling Amish buggies. The Mohicans is located less than 90 miles from both Columbus and Cleveland, but before my visit I was advised to write down directions-cell and GPS service can be spotty near the secluded resort. ![]() You can watch Nelson’s crew build The Mohicans’ first few treehouses in season six of the show. Kevin latched on to the idea and the Mooneys invited Pete Nelson of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters to their property. One day, a neighbor who owns a nearby ziplining facility suggested that their property would lend itself to treehouses. Once the Mooneys started a family, they decided to acquire property in the area. Laura and Kevin Mooney have been traveling to Glenmont, Ohio, since they were teenagers. Located in a secluded forest with nine unique treehouses and six cabins, each with open-air entrances and no lobby or common areas, it seems as if I’ve finally found a solution to my restlessness. I decide I need a change of scenery and turn to nature-or, more specifically, The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country. In the past year of COVID-19, I’ve been yearning for new adventures while simultaneously being afraid of their consequences.
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