SCHLOSS MENTIN
Located halfway between Berlin and Hamburg, just an hour and a half's drive via the German A 24 highway (Suckow exit), lies the village of Mentin. This village was merged into Suckow on January 1, 1951, and is part of the Ruhner Berge, a rural area in the municipality of Ludwigslust-Parchim, located in the southern region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
As you enter the village, stands Schloss Mentin, a grand Baroque manor, adorned with Art Nouveau elements, crafted between 1912 and 1914 by the German architect, Paul Korff.
In the late 19th century, the Von Pressentin family owned the estate. It later became the property of the German industrialist, Arthur Poensgens. From 1916 to the close of World War II, it was the residence of the Haus Neuerburg family. Remarkably, during the era of the GDR and continuing until 1996, Schloss Mentin served the community as a children’s orphanage.
Located halfway between Berlin and Hamburg, just an hour and a half's drive via the German A 24 highway (Suckow exit), lies the village of Mentin. This village was merged into Suckow on January 1, 1951, and is part of the Ruhner Berge, a rural area in the municipality of Ludwigslust-Parchim, located in the southern region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
As you enter the village, stands Schloss Mentin, a grand Baroque manor, adorned with Art Nouveau elements, crafted between 1912 and 1914 by the German architect, Paul Korff.
In the late 19th century, the Von Pressentin family owned the estate. It later became the property of the German industrialist, Arthur Poensgens. From 1916 to the close of World War II, it was the residence of the Haus Neuerburg family. Remarkably, during the era of the GDR and continuing until 1996, Schloss Mentin served the community as a children’s orphanage.
Historic photograph of the Gutshaus Mentin in 1920 © Public Domain
In 1996, Schloss Mentin along with its vast expanse of approximately 186,000 square meters including fragments of land and surrounding agricultural structures, was acquired by a private investor. The subsequent years up to 2014 saw the estate being meticulously restored and renovated. Various potential uses for the property were explored over the years, from hosting an old-timer car museum to establishing a corporate academy with staff accommodations. There were also plans to introduce a hotel resort featuring a luxurious spa area. However, these visions were interrupted by the sudden passing of the owner in 2021.
Today, Schloss Mentin is under new management, and its main building is set to be inaugurated in 2026 as “Gutshof Mentin” an hotel that will include 90 double rooms and various indoor and outdoor spaces for private events. The adjacent complex of surrounding former barn, stables, and ancillary buildings including a machine house and old brewery will be the home of the spaces of an international arts centre under the management and artistic direction of Something Great, which since 2022 has been already active on the ground.
Today, Schloss Mentin is under new management, and its main building is set to be inaugurated in 2026 as “Gutshof Mentin” an hotel that will include 90 double rooms and various indoor and outdoor spaces for private events. The adjacent complex of surrounding former barn, stables, and ancillary buildings including a machine house and old brewery will be the home of the spaces of an international arts centre under the management and artistic direction of Something Great, which since 2022 has been already active on the ground.
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG 
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
Gutshhof Mentin’s main building after the renovation © Schloss Mentin GmbH & Co. KG
CURRENT WORKSPACES
Situated within a 500 m2 former barn of Schloss Mentin, Something Great’s current workspaces include two studios tailored for dance, theater, and performance rehearsals as well as for group meetings, lectures, seminars and even as a temporary workshop for constructing stage sets and related endeavors. The entire building is freight access and includes free WIFI is available throughout.
Studio 1
Size: 220 m2
Height: 4-7 meters
Equipment: Wooden floor (170m2) that can be configured with either a black or white dance carpet. Basic sound and video equipment are also available upon request.
Studio 2
Size: 220 m2
Height: 4-7 meters
Equipment: There are seminar tables, various chairs, a whiteboard, and a projection screen. Video projector, and microphones are available upon request. Cafeteria / Cantine equipment can also be provided to cater to residents and event attendees' needs.
Size: 220 m2
Height: 4-7 meters
Equipment: Wooden floor (170m2) that can be configured with either a black or white dance carpet. Basic sound and video equipment are also available upon request.
Studio 2
Size: 220 m2
Height: 4-7 meters
Equipment: There are seminar tables, various chairs, a whiteboard, and a projection screen. Video projector, and microphones are available upon request. Cafeteria / Cantine equipment can also be provided to cater to residents and event attendees' needs.
FUTURE WORKSPACES & MAIN VENUE
Studios & Blackbox
Purpose: Performances, Residencies, Events, Workshops, Symposia, and more.
Location: First floor
Size: One studio at 130 m2 and another expansive 700 m2 studio, which can be split into two distinct areas.
Height: Ranging between 5-7 meters.
Open Air Stage
Purpose: Open air performances & events.
Location: Ground floor
Stage Size: 350 m2
Height: Open-air.
Gallery / Exhibition Hall
Purpose: Exhibitions & other events.
Location: Ground floor
Size: 700 m2 area with columns.
Height: 4 meters.
Bar / Cafeteria & Terrace
Location; Groundfloor
Size: 500 m2
Height: Open-air.
Purpose: Performances, Residencies, Events, Workshops, Symposia, and more.
Location: First floor
Size: One studio at 130 m2 and another expansive 700 m2 studio, which can be split into two distinct areas.
Height: Ranging between 5-7 meters.
Open Air Stage
Purpose: Open air performances & events.
Location: Ground floor
Stage Size: 350 m2
Height: Open-air.
Gallery / Exhibition Hall
Purpose: Exhibitions & other events.
Location: Ground floor
Size: 700 m2 area with columns.
Height: 4 meters.
Bar / Cafeteria & Terrace
Location; Groundfloor
Size: 500 m2
Height: Open-air.
GUEST ACCOMODATION
Yellow House 1
Available for artists-in-residence (currently available)
- 3 bedrooms (single use or shared double rooms)
- 1 shared living room
- 1 shared bathroom
- 1 shared kitchen
- 1 shared backyard garden
Yellow House 2 (as of Summer 2024 onwards)
Available for artists-in-residence
- 5 bedrooms (single use or shared double rooms)
- 1 shared living room
- 1 shared bathroom
- 1 shared kitchen
- 1 shared backyard garden
Available for artists-in-residence (currently available)
- 3 bedrooms (single use or shared double rooms)
- 1 shared living room
- 1 shared bathroom
- 1 shared kitchen
- 1 shared backyard garden
Yellow House 2 (as of Summer 2024 onwards)
Available for artists-in-residence
- 5 bedrooms (single use or shared double rooms)
- 1 shared living room
- 1 shared bathroom
- 1 shared kitchen
- 1 shared backyard garden
Old Brewery (as of Summer 2025 onwards)
Available for artists-in-residence
- 12 bedrooms with private bathroom (single use or shared)
- 1 Shared Kitchen
- 1 Shared Living Room
Available for artists-in-residence
- 12 bedrooms with private bathroom (single use or shared)
- 1 Shared Kitchen
- 1 Shared Living Room
Gutshaus Mentin (as of Summer 2026)
Available to the general public and guest visiting professsionals
- 50 double hotel rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Various living areas and indoor and outdoor spaces for private events
Available to the general public and guest visiting professsionals
- 50 double hotel rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Various living areas and indoor and outdoor spaces for private events