Hotel Iroquois ~ Mackinac Island Garden Tour, with the New Dock!

Check out the gorgeous garden walkways at one of my favorite locations on Mackinac Island. The Hotel Iroquois and I have been working and scheming over the last year or two for this incredible transformation. We ripped up the entire patio so they could install a beautiful dock, but it's all brand new and finally complete.. Watch this video as we take you on a tour and show you what it used to look like. I love my job!!!

[@josepeka1189]

Every presentation on Mackinac island is a hit.🏆Jose from Melbourne Australia

[@terrya.]

The new dock is stunning! I'd love to see tours of the private gardens that aren't open to the general public, for those of us unable to get to the Grand Garden Show this year.

[@SteveL2012]

This place is like a dream, and there couldn’t be a better designer for it than Jack. He radiates love and respect for Mackinac, and it comes across in every project he does. Sheer perfection. ❤️

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@seithiennyn]

Love the sound of the water laping on the dock

[@bigskiesmontana7267]

The talent is "all in the family". What a stunning design for the dock, the boxes and deck. What a gorgeous way to arrive to the hotel. Cheers and thank you

[@joe5st817]

Omg finally my favorite episode of the year! Even better my wife and I will be there next Wednesday for a few nights. Excited to see it in person (great video but everything pops out so much better first hand) and I can already taste the Carriage House filet with a cold bottle of Moscato, cheers 🥂

[@claudiaceleste777]

I found your channel via Garden Answer, but it wasn’t until I’d watched your videos that I felt brave enough to use a riot of colours like I see on your tours. My front garden is already looking great, but my neighbours don’t know what’s going to hit them! I wonder if your brother knows how proud you are of him, we hear it every time you speak about his work - what an amazing set of skills you both have, creative, thoughtful and artistic

[@marilyncanaday4862]

Beautiful hotel, gardens and dock! I love following your projects. Thanks for sharing!

[@marthayoder1188]

Everything is absolutely beautiful! You really have reason to be proud of your work! I would love to see it all in person!

[@blessedwvfam9077]

We just visited during the grand garden show. Enjoyed lunch outside. It is beautiful and the food is absolutely the best!!

[@candicespencer2021]

Everything looks beautiful Jack! That dock would be a great place to sit and watch the sunrise and the sunset also!

[@dottiea.2186]

Excellent job, it's stunning, the flowers, landscape, the dock...👍🙂❤️🇺🇸

[@jennifernewman1403]

We just came home from Mackinac yesterday. It was on my bucket list to actually stay on the island this time instead of a day visit. We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary there and at the top of my list was to see the Iroquois and see all your incredible work in person. No video or photo can do it justice. Absolutely gorgeous Jack!

[@darinbennett3638]

Jack, what you and your team can accomplish within a season is amazing! Absolutely beautiful finished design...as always!

[@anitamoeggenberg4635]

Your videos always makes me want to visit Mackinaw Island again. Thank you.

[@kathydove5429]

I love the sound of the waves !!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Kathy How are you doing today?

[@karens8593]

Beautiful! 💐🌺🌷🌸🌼🌻 🌅⛵️ Love the wood for the deck and the boxes for the cushions too!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Karens How are you doing today?

[@geneswiech4381]

Hello from Pittsburgh… Thanks for sharing your work on the island… I enjoy the channel !!! OBTW … I ❤️our aqua pots that we got this spring. The flowers look amazing !!! Looking to get more… they make great gifts too… our daughter in NC loves her too. Take Care #1 fan from Pittsburgh Gene

[@carolsabo187]

As usual you did a great job 👍🌺🌷🌹💐

[@michellebieke2589]

Absolutely beautiful! Great job! Can’t wait to come to the island to see all your hard work at the Iroquois in person!

[@friedahickman3164]

great work!! Awesome. What do I want to see? Everything. Never tire looking at landscape! Thanks Jack

[@malikajohnson5069]

Amazingly Beautiful! Thank You for sharing

[@natureharmonytv]

The new dock is amazing and the new layout just beautiful. Bravo everyone!

[@michelesimpson2237]

U the man Jack. GORGEOUS my dream is to go to the Island and see for myself

[@violetamayer6298]

Beautiful transformation 😁👏👏👏👏

[@windnwood]

Stunningly beautiful! I was on the island a few days ago. Haven’t stopped smiling yet!!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Glad to hear that!!

[@ms.farmgirl]

Jack dear, so soothing the sound is in the background of the water splashing up on the rocks & shore. The Iroquois looks so incredible compared to years ago, when I was there. The entire island is really going through some upgrades, and it is looking stunning. [2] When you head down to North Carolina, I hope you surprise visit Jerry & Jenny at Creekside Nursery, and give them some JackMagic incentives. such nice folks! Their new Atlas is a MUST SEE. I can't wait to get mine built like this one,, only hopefully mine will be double that size for year round [far to table] growing. Thank you for your hard work, and videos showing us all what your up to.

[@nadineweiler7747]

Love to see more videos regarding projects in KY, NC etc.....beautiful Iroquois......

[@betsyschaffitzel1044]

Breathtaking!💚

[@lorrilewis2178]

Just when you think it can't be improved on, you pull a rabbit out of a hat. Stunning.

[@melissam6320]

Fantastic job! Well done! Happy to see that entrance walkway again. There's nothing better than happy plants right after a summer shower! 😀

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@donnasnorthernlights2089]

Sooooo beautiful!!!!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Donna's How are you doing today?

[@beckyscheller9358]

Love anything you post.

[@brandongill5376]

You are such an amazing commentator & your design is beyond amazing! I would love to collaborations with Jenny from Gardening with Creekside, Laura from Garden Answer and Luke from MIGardener. You would all be amazing together

[@patwebb6522]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@debbiehamilton9771]

I can't wait!!! See you soon 😊

[@angelaschettino1327]

Gorgeous! Love to see the other projects you’re working on!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Angela How are you doing today?

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

So beautiful and usable.

[@ginahamlyn2569]

I was looking forward to seeing how this all turned out from your last video. Beautiful, absolutely stunning results Jack. Well done.

[@dixiedandy7]

Can you do a tree tour? Everyone does a lot of beautiful garden tours but they never do a tree tour. It came out amazing!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Great idea! I’d love to!

[@dc0145a]

Another stunning video. so inspiring. I love the walk through videos. I get so many ideas. Thank you

[@alamakota9597]

Thank you Jack . Beautiful design.

[@sydneykasmar]

Hotel Iroquois is looking fantastic - I appreciated seeing the stunning walkway up to the Carriage House and the shrub and flower border around the grass. Choosing to put flowers on both sides of boxwoods was brilliant. I enjoy your videos especially when you visit private gardens on Mackinac Island and I'm interested in the projects your doing in North Carolina and Kentucky.

[@clionamm]

It looks fabulous! Found you through watching Laura's channel this morning. I can feel a binge watch of your channel coming on. Mackinac Island looks beautiful, the houses and gardens are out of this world. Would love to visit one day. Long ol' journey from Ireland though! Some day maybe :-)

[@JL-hw5hu]

lovely and well done. would be nice to see how your home garden looks for summer. thanks

[@julielamb9983]

Just beautiful!! I need my Island fix soon!

[@marilynmourdock3688]

Jack, I would like to see more water features and ponds that you may have installed on the island or in Florida. It can be tricky to make them look natural, but if anybody can do that, it's you!

[@camicri4263]

It's gorgeous! Jack, awesome job as always! The dock, flowers and everything is beautiful! Hugs from Atlanta!🤗🤗💜🤗🤗

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@whrhs1978]

I appreciate the huge amount of work put into this and the practicality of having everyone on one side for the serving staff but personally I liked the garden better before without everyone being pushed together to one side. It gave a more exclusive feel when dining. That’s my personal opinion. The back pier is awesome! Jack as always is a fantastic, artistic gardener!

[@francahillseth928]

Beautiful work! Love the big blue pots on the doc!

[@alw5101]

Man jack what a full time job you have! But a super cool one at that my Dude! I envy you..... I think LoL- That Dock is epic! ✨🤍

[@gitabrown1698]

Jack you asked what we'd like to see more of. It would be nice to see the completion of the many projects you started in Florida and Michigan in previous videos. Thank you.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

For sure! Coming soon~~!

[@tinajohnson7375]

Thank you for sharing your work with us, for gardeners, it’s the equivalent of admiring a Rembrandt or Monet.

[@renaeboonstra54]

Love me Some Jack !!!

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Awesome!!!! Now I want to go on vacatio

[@aurelbuia6838]

We were eating inside as you shot this video. It’s cool to see the story of how you transformed the place. Great job!

[@virginiagiavarina9383]

what a beautiful place!!!!!!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Virginia How are you doing?

[@brendajorgensen999]

It felt like I was there on the dock enjoying the boat, water and flowers. So peaceful and beautiful!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Brenda How are you doing today?

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Omg that is gorgeous I love the storage benches great idea. Still on my bucket list.

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Beverly How are you doing today?

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

Just gorgeous! Please show us all the projects you have going on. Everything you do just turns out to be absolutely beautiful and gorgeous. I cannot wait to see more!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Cynthia How are you doing today?

[@marigoldsale7178]

Do you have tutorials? I love to garden but designing is one of my biggest weakness. Love your designs and combination of the flowers that you plant! Your videos make me so happy every time I watch them! Thank you!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Will do more like that~~

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Jack, The Hotel Iroquois turned out awesome!! No surprise to me with your talent! I would say (and I could be wrong) you are living your dream! Great job! So glad I found your channel! PS: I now live in Florida about an hour from your nursery. Have a beautiful day! :)

[@donnakaymiller2532]

Just an incredible transformation in such a short time. Some of your best work! I have always loved this location too. Looking forward to seeing you post something from here in Kentucky.

[@ourhome2260]

Just visited the island walked around the hotel and seeing the changes from two years ago. Lovely

[@pattymiller6696]

Just beautiful…. I can see that you love your job! Your so good at it!

[@debbicornettdc]

We are heading up to the U.P. next week and I can't wait to get to the island to see the Iroquois with my own eyes!!!!🌻🪴🌻🌳🌺🌳🌻🪴

[@itsmewende]

It's just amazing how full and lush the new garden is looking, and to sit on that dock, what a joy that must be. I'm happy to see whatever you have to share. Your Grams place would be nice to see again, what it's looking like to right of the front door, after you replaced what was there.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

THANK YOU for the tour! So, so beautiful!

[@jenniferc6890]

Gorgeous redo of the Iroquois back yard and also the dock! We saw the dock being worked on when we were there the beginning of July. The garden filled out beautifully. I'm interested in videos of the renovations you do (big or small) I love seeing the end results of all your ideas and improvements. I'm also a gardener and love anything to do with that...

[@carolburriss16]

We want to see all the gorgeous things

[@brandybrandenburg9525]

You did a video on your Grandma’s garden one year and briefly mentioned over planting. I would love to see you do a video on that process and what plants could be used.

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello brandy How are you doing today?

[@sueprovostwilliams3824]

Gorgeous! Would love to visit..!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@mindyd952]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for all the videos you make for us!

[@mrs.riche3939]

Your so talented, and a real class act! I love seeing you and your team place rock and stones. My husband and I try to DIY as much as we can to save on my budget, but also I love projects and learning. Thanks for sharing! Much love from Utah 🌸

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@amyjones2490]

I really enjoyed the color schemes you put together this year. Gets better every year I think.

[@kmeyerful]

Can you share what "hidden fasteners" you used for the deck? Really appreciate it - STUNNING JOB, JACK!!!

[@lindafick8450]

Everything turned out beautifully!

[@cynthialeecartier4521]

Would like to see a video of the cutting back of the perennials in the fall and the mulching for winter.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Ok!

[@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart]

Wow ! Beautiful planting design and health. Awesome tour Everything about your videos have become superb ! 💖 Love this 💖

[@LS-el7sf]

Coming to the Grand Garden Show! Are you guiding some of the tours? Can't wait! We are attending in large part because of your channel introducing us to Mackinac!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

See you soon!!

[@KMJCAN1313]

Thanks, Jack, I just enjoyed watching your tour with Lauren and Aaron. Love your gardens and talent. I wonder if you can explain your hints and tips for how you place your plants?

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Can do~~

[@maritzaceballos4441]

The Whole project looked Amazing, loved the storage containers for cushions.

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@kaylaledouxgary2200]

I'm new here to Jack Barnwell Design but love, love seeing the beautiful landscapes and beautiful homes throughout the island. I am wondering though, with everyone either having to walk, ride bicycles, or take a carriage ride, how do the older, less active homeowners get around town?

[@casandradickinson8518]

Hello Jack I feel your joy and pride, your work and your brother's always amazes me, great team. Will look forward to your future videos coming up soon. Next year will be there in person to enjoy all the beauty, take care.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Awesome thanks!!

[@rickyhite3704]

So you are going to be in NC.. sure would love to meet you Jack. I am in NC.I came to Mackinac hoping to meet you but you were not on the Island is what a couple of your helpers told me.

[@sc00badive]

I love the new design, it's beautiful! The storage boxes are genius! I'd love to see more behind the scenes of the gardens going in, and the gardens themselves.

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@shirleymcleod4401]

loved seeing this new patio/dock area of the hotel. we spent about 15 summer vacations on the island and that patio was our favorite place to eat!!! loved the lemon pie and tin roof sundae. thanks for sharing this. I enjoy your book about the gardens on the island.

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Shirley How are you doing today?

[@mpell7496]

Wonderful video! Everything looks beautiful. I'd love to learn more about lilac maintenance (to get tons of blooms every year) and how to identify different types of lilac shrubs.

[@pattywestridge2006]

Jack do you and team plant all the flowers cause they are absolutely gorgeous every inch of this place is stunning ...this is on my bucket list one day I will get out there to see it a in person ...

[@shawnamuschamp8972]

💙💙💙

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@bellarosa009]

It's all so beautiful, Jack. Visiting Mackinac Island is on my bucket list. I would LOVE to see the properties you and your amazing team have worked on. P.S. When is your brother going to appear in your videos? 🙂

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

He does a little bit- we filmed on one today that he was in actually!

[@bellarosa009]

@@JackBarnwellDesign Can't wait to see it. You guys are so talented!

[@drszilka1]

Does your brother have a web site ? Would love to purchase some of those boxes!! Those are functional yet beautiful!!!😊

[@drew4021]

Love your content as usual Jack! Like others I would also love to see more of your plantings/projects. The process, before and after etc.

[@janeta2559]

Totally awesome. Your design talent is so inspiring so we can just use a portion of your great ideas in our own spaces. Thank you for everything you do to make the world a more beautiful place. I subscribed awhile back and have really enjoyed every video and seeing the finished product is fantastic. Thank you

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Love to see projects in northern Michigan too.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Coming soon!

[@lurk1953]

Beautiful gardens. Is that hydrangeas in the pots on the dock? Do they stay in the pots all winter? They must be pretty hardy. I have a request: when filming these beautiful gardens, can you keep your background in focus? I’d love to see them clearer. Love your videos.

[@carmenb2920]

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing. I absolutely love your work you do in Florida. I'll be patient, I know it's extremely hot down there now. I just love all the tropical plants. Michigan is beautiful this time of year too. What zone is it there? Keep up the incredible work!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Coming soon!!

[@anya229]

Very beautiful indeed. But - Brazilian wood? Not from the fast vanishing Amazon I hope ?

[@kimpollard6021]

Hi Jack! I am in NC. Can you say what and where you have things going on here? Thanks so much!