When my daughter was born, I designed Sara’s Victorian Mansion. I will always remember how her face lit up when she saw that perfect little house as she kissed me and exclaimed, “Thanks, Daddy!” This beautiful little mansion was exactly what she had always dreamed of, and perfectly sized, too. Every time I look into the beautiful little faces of my four children…their eyes wide with pure joy, their smiles bright with adoration…I feel good knowing that I’ve given them a place where their imaginations can run wild, where their creativity can flourish, where tea parties are everyday occurrences, and where kids can be kids.

There’s something special about a child’s smile. So special, in fact, that several years ago, those very smiles changed my life when I started using my talent for woodworking to build playhouses.  As I saw kids’ faces light up again and again, I felt an enormous sense of satisfaction knowing that I was playing a small part in helping these families make memories together. I wanted to continue to create this moment over and over for parents and children everywhere. So in 1999, I created The Little Cottage Company and have continued to expand our catalog to include a variety of high-quality structures for adults and children alike.

Nestled in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country, The Little Cottage Company resides in a quaint slow-paced setting where old-fashioned craftsmanship and attention to detail have never gone out of style. Our experienced carpenters and skilled designers take great pride in creating top-quality pre-built models and DIY kits of playhouses, storage sheds, and personal chapels.