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Ozark Medieval Fortress

Work on the Ozark Medieval Fortress was abandoned in 2011 after overseas owners deemed the  project unworthy of continued support because of low tourist traffic.
Tourism

The New York Times On the Ozark Medieval Castle, Up for Sale

The New York Times checks in on efforts to sell the Ozark Medieval Castle, the Boone County tourist attraction whose financial struggles Arkansas Business chronicled in March. read more >
The Ozark Medieval Fortress lies dormant through a second winter as its owners scour the land for new financial patrons.  Construction progress was jump-started with the aid of modern technology.
Construction / Media & Marketing / Tourism

Peasant Dreams: ‘Medieval’ Castle in the Ozarks Presents Grand Illusion

The Ozark Medieval Castle in Boone County was supposed to be a 20-year project of ancient construction that would attract thousands of tourists each year. However, it attracted few visitors, was built with modern equipment and was shuttered after four years. read more >
Shelby Ravellette, owner and designer of Lacy Michele’s Castle, enjoys rolling out the hospitality for visitors and guests.  The centerpiece of his 70-acre domain is his fanciful interpretation of an Arkansas castle. His realm also is home to a variety of creatures, both wild and domesticated. Ravellette verbally jousted with minions of the Ozark Medieval Fortress, but he misses the spillover effect from the now closed attraction.
Construction / Education / Nonprofits

Nonprofit Lacey Michele’s Castle Pays Its Way

Nearly two decades before Old World pretensions found their way to Boone County, construction of Lacey Michele’s Castle was in motion. This mom-and-pop tourism destination lies about six medieval French leagues to the west as the crow flies from the Ozark Medieval Fortress. read more >