New Mackinac Landscape -update tour!

We did a tour through this new landscape and garden being built on Mackinac with Laura ‪@gardenanswer‬ in late August~ The hardscape
is nearly complete and we are now deep into the soft scape design process. Stay Tuned for more updates on this one, and we’ll plan a video in the design studio as we envision this historic gem all planted up!

[@johnbowles9185]

Maxwell did an amazing job on that wall and brick pavers. Can’t wait to see the plants show case everything!!!

[@candymiller1245]

Fellow Floridian here. Hope all is well for you and your family in Naples.

[@elizabethb6492]

You had me with the bench in the stacked wall! What a thoughtful design to encourage a scenic view of the lake.

[@sandraguarino3762]

❤ the built in bench, so unique!

[@angelaschettino1327]

Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the phases until completion!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

I just love your designs.......they will last for generations!

[@Sbullo]

Love love love all the stone work!! Absolutely gorgeous. Your clients really are blessed.

[@deltonabf]

I love the expansion of the useable spaces in the most natural ways. And as a transplanted Floridian, sigh, the crunchy leaves!

[@stephanieblume5448]

High admiration and respect for you, on how you can imagine and produce such gorgeous designs and landscaping.

[@taylorswf23]

Thanks for the update. I’m reminded that these projects take time… and feel less discouraged that my yard still looks like a construction zone. It’s going to be gorgeous!

[@upnorth21]

Thank you for updates. Amazing amount of work, I can't imagine how you keep on top of it all, plus your other projects!

[@pat9604]

Thanks for the update, Jack. Looking forward to next progress post. What a beautiful pallet, masterfully enhanced.

[@zanbenino2349]

It will really be an exquisite sight to behold. Waiting eagerly for spring!!!

[@shasita3361]

Loving the update! It's so fun to see the area take shape.

[@karenmorse7031]

Gorgeous!!

[@casandradickinson8518]

Stunning as usual, the bench is the icing on the cake Jack😃

[@vintageblackarabians3797]

Magical Mackinac! Thank you for the tour!

[@bettyharvath5217]

Thank you for the up date on this project.

[@annierampersad3982]

Talk about taking your passion and creating a majestic landscape. Kudos to you Jack and your team. Much love from Trinidad.

[@johnetteszydlo1665]

Coming along beautifully! So interesting to see it in the different stages.

[@karens8593]

Love, love the entryway! The walls and beautiful fireplace too!

[@sydneykasmar]

A lot has changed on this property since September and it has a real nice feel. The entry walkway is both grand and comfortable which seems right for a cottage on Mackinac. Looking forward to seeing more of this project.

[@laurahorace9939]

I was so happy to see this video since I was there during the garden show. Fall is looking beautiful there. Thanks so much Jack.

[@Blake.Cooper]

Nice work as always, Jack! Thanks for sharing!

[@GoingGreenMom]

Lol, the videos with Laura are what got me subscribed over here!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Thanks!

[@janeta2559]

Man O Man. Its going to be so beautiful.

[@candicespencer2021]

It’s going to be gorgeous Jack! I love the update on the hard scape!

[@daisypeony66]

WOW WOW WOW!

[@findmysoulgarden914]

Wow..lots of progress..stunning! Love the wall seat..

[@amydeeds6248]

Wow this is really looking wonderful! Laura will have to come back when it is all finished. Love seeing the progress 😊

[@liontribeofjudah5616]

Looks amazing..Can't wait for more updates on this property..

[@carolsabo187]

I can’t wait to see this finished

[@FLlife]

Elevated sidewalk! Nice!

[@camicri4263]

It's going to be a stunner, Jack! You guys always do such a great job, beautiful work! 🤗❤🤗 The stone bench as part of the wall....love it!

[@Pervydachny]

Amazing stone fireplace! I imagine how pleasant it will be to sit by the fireplace in the evening and watch the beautiful sunset. You are creating a masterpiece! Good luck to you👍🌻💙

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

It will be super nice for sure!!

[@annelindquist1868]

Incredible dry stacked walls, especially the bench built into the wall and the view from the property is so breathtakingly beautiful! So much has changed since your tour with Laura, Thank You Jack for the update, looking forward to Spring tour ❤

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Wow it’s going to look stunning

[@Change4Good333]

Beautiful work, Jack!🌟

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Jack, wow this "cottage" is amazing already! When you said the walls were dry stacked I could not believe it! They're beautiful! I can't even imagine what the end result of this project is going to look like!! However, ......I know you have something up your sleeve! Have an awesome day and I will see you in the next one! :)

[@laurieh9388]

Wow thanks for the update! I remember when you and Laura first walked it.

[@marianhintz9981]

Thanks for sharing, love your videos. Excited to see what is next!!

[@andreacline7141]

It's going to be so pretty when you get it done. I did see you with Laura to introduce this project, I'm sure she will want to come back to see it completed. Thanks for sharing. I learn so much from your channels.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

That’s great!! Thank you~

[@michelebushnik2874]

Looking amazing Jack! I watched the tour with Laura from Garden Answers, and that's when I started following you! I love your passion for hardscape and elements of interest! And making everything blend in Naturally! Nice to have found you.

[@lorid1348]

Jack this property is looking...well...stunning! Great job as always....loved your video with Laura too.

[@heribertoespindola7987]

Loved it. Greetings from Chile.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Thanks for the update! Wow! Stunning progress!!

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

Thanks for the update.

[@ncflowergirl1446]

Hope you fared well in Naples! Love the hard scrape can’t wait to see the finished project

[@mollypitcher9380]

Great job Jack!

[@friedahickman3164]

will look forward to your video's on updates for this house.

[@katherinemcmillan5228]

your best work is ahead of you - you always managed to out due yourself. very impressive

[@Edu_Kate]

Stunning view!

[@sabrinacopas1636]

Wonderful video with Laura, it looks absolutely beautiful now!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Thanks!!

[@audreydakin8130]

I love the stacked stone, but that walkway is beautiful, especially at the entrance. Looking forward to the next steps. You’ve got me inspired for two of my gardens next spring!

[@lindaburti1187]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@AA-cp8ry]

Bravo

[@mariapilarme]

I saw the video with Laura. What a difference, beautiful!!! I would live outside all day.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

That’s the idea!!

[@diannehiggs]

Thanks for the update, Jack. And I see your dry stacked walls have rubbed off on Laura as she's found a way to incorporate them in part of her garden.😃

[@shawnamuschamp8972]

💙💙💙

[@alanconrad8490]

awesome

[@ivyandroses25]

Definitely one of my FAVORITE channels! I always can't wait to see what you're up to! Your designs always inspire me! ✨️

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Thanks so much!!! I appreciate that!

[@ivyandroses25]

This one is going to be so incredible. The terracing & layers gives so much presence and I love how you punctuate the boulders within the stacked stone. I can't wait to see plants spilling over and how lovely those stones will be once they start to patina. Great work, Jack!

[@zazelda]

Oh my word- the things you can see in your head are amazing! It looks BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing the update with us. The stone bench- I'm speechless. I always look forward to your videos and can't wait to see this one with installed landscaping. ♥ I understand why the porch has the light blue ceiling, but it interesting the upper story has a buttercream. Are the installments on the porch ceiling lighting or heating elements?

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

They are both lighting and heating elements for extended evenings :)

[@DQ2you2]

You may need mittens, in the Mitten! ❄️

[@nancywells5626]

Thank you for the update on this property. It should look pretty awesome when you all get it finished. How many acres does this property have?

[@renaeboonstra54]

🍃❤️🍃

[@maryanns6182]

Looking gorgeous!!! Question about the dry stacked walls: does anything go in behind them to help retain the soil? I have a MAJOR issue with erosion on my property and am now having to rebuild one of my Boulder walls for the 3rd time. 😩😩😩

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

We backfill with a clean drain stone and geotextile fabric with sock pipe drainage pipe when needed to channel water away and prevent water build up behind them….

[@348loadedlever3]

How do you haul all that stuff, horses ?

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Yes- all material hauled to the site from the docks by horse~~

[@thegoldenbloomsfarm]

Question for you: do the light blue ceilings of the verandas actually work, ie. do they deter birds and insects from building nests and cobwebs?

[@dottiebruce9555]

It doesn’t help-here in SC.

[@delladearest2511]

@@dottiebruce9555 I second that emotion 😊

[@thegoldenbloomsfarm]

@@dottiebruce9555 Thank you for sharing your input! We won't go with blue ceilings for our renovations!

[@thegoldenbloomsfarm]

@@dottiebruce9555 Thank you so much! I've been pondering changing our ceiling color since the first time I've heard Jack mention this. We won't bother! Lol

[@bettezingarelli8017]

Jack I’ve been so enjoying your Mackinaw tours Not been on the island since 1957 Things have changed do to your effort and talents Thanks for all the education about the history of this area and also thanks for your wonderful cooking demonstration best regards Lindyzing

[@jnlantes2000]

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