A Private Garden Tour on Mackinac Island

Join us for a tour of the historic Stroh Cottage garden on Mackinac Island. Hear the history of the homes and the island from landscape designer Jack Barnwell, of Barnwell Landscape and Gardens, along with his goals and ideas when it came to designing this amazing outdoor space!
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  • @wifemommeboblife3657
    @wifemommeboblife36574 жыл бұрын

    Who else just wants to hangout with Jack? He's so cool 😎

  • @marybethwylie
    @marybethwylie4 жыл бұрын

    Is there anything better than listening to someone talk about something they are so passionate about? Love this video!

  • @dannac_8888
    @dannac_88884 жыл бұрын

    She's a great interviewer, gave him a huge amount of room to speak and expand on his art there. Great job! 🎨🌞👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @dlasky

    @dlasky

    3 жыл бұрын

    True, it's like they are just having a conversation

  • @naveedahmad9958

    @naveedahmad9958

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dlasky good 👍

  • @mamaj8810
    @mamaj88105 жыл бұрын

    you can tell he loves his job- I am so happy for him!

  • @lulundb
    @lulundb6 жыл бұрын

    He is proud of his work, as well as he should be.

  • @michiganprobateanswers3456
    @michiganprobateanswers34565 жыл бұрын

    We just came back from our annual family trip to Mackinac Island to start the summer. The only way to get around is by bicycle or horse and carriage. There is an 8 mile loop to walk or bike around the island, which is so beautiful with vistas of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac. There are so many Michigan "cottages" with gardens so there is endless inspiration. The whole island is such a gem and we are lucky to have it in Michigan.

  • @dwyllis1
    @dwyllis13 жыл бұрын

    In July 2012, my husband & I visited America from New Zealand, to where I have two sons living in Michigan. One of our daughter-in-laws took us on a three day visit to Mackinaw Island & we had such a wonderful time exploring the island & looking at the beautiful homes & gardens. I really enjoyed revisiting Mackinaw Island again, & seeing the enthusiasm of this young man & the pride he so obviously takes in these immaculate gardens.

  • @marthaobrien5776
    @marthaobrien57763 жыл бұрын

    Ok, here’s a person who knows what he’s talking about with a passion for it. What a pleasure to watch, and thank you 1000% for just letting him talk. I finally moved back to Michigan after many years away and have visited the island a few times introducing my family to it. After watching this I’ll be sure to take the garden tour next time. Outstanding job to you both and never bored with the details!

  • @naveedahmad9958

    @naveedahmad9958

    Жыл бұрын

    Good 👍

  • @pattyatrumdycreations134
    @pattyatrumdycreations1346 жыл бұрын

    That is one guy who loves his job. What a beautiful , peaceful place. Love it!

  • @katkatmi

    @katkatmi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Many places on the island have gardens that are to die for.

  • @bondpit8750

    @bondpit8750

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kat Mi Yeah, he has over 200 clients on the island!

  • @samanthak.2430
    @samanthak.24306 жыл бұрын

    That side yard has had me daydreaming for days, I keep coming back to watch it! He is unbelievably talented!

  • @tlovesgreens8244

    @tlovesgreens8244

    5 жыл бұрын

    And handsome!

  • @kattypatty8581

    @kattypatty8581

    3 жыл бұрын

    And young. Super impressive

  • @michelerok4252
    @michelerok42522 жыл бұрын

    Laura is my favorite peep. She is truly amazing.

  • @ja-uh9gz
    @ja-uh9gz4 жыл бұрын

    Stunning! You can hear his passion and pride, in the way he speaks of this gorgeous garden and landscape...as he should be proud. I loved this tour..thank you, Laura!

  • @mariebarnes416
    @mariebarnes4165 жыл бұрын

    What a talented young man! It's amazing that the area has the worst winters but the plants come back strong every spring. Thank you for sharing this tour. It was truly enjoyable.

  • @nelidascott6917

    @nelidascott6917

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love this ! I love all your videos 😍❤️

  • @AndreaAubertin
    @AndreaAubertin5 жыл бұрын

    Wow...this man knows his work and is very knowledgeable about the island! Awesome! Need to go visit! 🇨🇦

  • @Mlv2123
    @Mlv21233 жыл бұрын

    As a Michigander, who has been to mackinac island many times , I love this video

  • @joannetanner7282
    @joannetanner7282 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is gorgeous! What an opportunity to work on the Island. He seems to really enjoy it

  • @annieraz
    @annieraz5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a fantastic garden tour. Absolutely beautiful garden.

  • @markanderson3852
    @markanderson38522 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Setting....and can't help but think of my favorite movie "Somewhere in Time" filmed there.

  • @Gin0827
    @Gin0827 Жыл бұрын

    New to following Jack Barnwell. Been watching Laura since 2018.

  • @ladym7547
    @ladym75475 жыл бұрын

    This is what paradise looks like! Wow!

  • @rebekahtregonning7662
    @rebekahtregonning76623 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Just WOW!! Gorgeous. I'd be in heaven. I feel like I'm breathing the beautiful air just watching this video 😍

  • @gayleritter1199
    @gayleritter11994 жыл бұрын

    How on earth did he get that knowledge? What a talent. Obviously, he was born with part of that talent, you don’t teach some of what he accomplished. That was a thrill for me. The pure manpower to lay those many stepping stones was unbelievable. Breathtaking gardens. Loved every minute!

  • @juliam.mallen9019
    @juliam.mallen9019 Жыл бұрын

    Talk about your labor of love! So much work every year the history of this island is incredible. They did a great job articulating the different variables of this magical place. The gardens and stone walls are truly magnificent!

  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey51022 жыл бұрын

    I heard the passion and commitment but didn’t see that passion in his gardens 🌺

  • @peggym7699
    @peggym76995 жыл бұрын

    So gorgeous. Michigan lawns are so lush and the green is so rich. Thank you for giving us a peek. 💕

  • @shuvanidev
    @shuvanidev5 жыл бұрын

    Geez, how beautiful!! Jack is super-knowledgeable about all facets of the Island. Great tour!!

  • @dawnitalutz1953
    @dawnitalutz19533 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the big slate stepping stones in the grass along the paths.

  • @LadyYoop
    @LadyYoop5 жыл бұрын

    Stunning...simply STUNNING!

  • @joeg3140
    @joeg31405 жыл бұрын

    omg, I am in love with the place. A garden paradise

  • @PJEC
    @PJEC3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous stunning beautiful

  • @boots6110
    @boots61102 жыл бұрын

    Two of my favorite youtubers in one video. You both are so talented and lucky to have all these plants and flowers at your fingertips.

  • @peggyvansickle1268
    @peggyvansickle12685 жыл бұрын

    I have lived in Michigan all of my life and have yet to make it to the island. My sister got to spend some time there, working one year, and just loved it before going away to Emmaus Bible College in Chicago. I did make it to Chicago. Now I have to make it to the island. It is so beautiful! This has just inspired me to make a plan to go this summer.

  • @myrtlelau4054
    @myrtlelau40542 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful tour of a magnificent garden and its surrounds.

  • @donnathompson4717
    @donnathompson47173 жыл бұрын

    Awesome cottages and gorgeous landscaping.

  • @tcordery6104
    @tcordery6104 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE HIS HAT. WISH I COLD GROW ONE OF HIM IN THE GARDEN. WHAT A CUTIE

  • @nataliebarnwell7583
    @nataliebarnwell75835 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see this myself, so beautiful.

  • @catherinecook9260
    @catherinecook92604 жыл бұрын

    Mackinaw Island is a very special place, “stuck in time”. No cars, nearly all horse and carriages. Love hearing the clippity clips of the horses. The gardens are fabulous and Jack Barnwell really knows his business.

  • @eskimolinds
    @eskimolinds4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could find a landscaper who is truly an artist like this guy!

  • @ashley_sunflowerstate
    @ashley_sunflowerstate2 жыл бұрын

    You can’t be in a bad mood when you watch this video. Fabulous!!

  • @carolsabo187
    @carolsabo1874 жыл бұрын

    Here in Michigan we’re proud of the island, once you’ve been there you’ll never forget it. I’m so happy you were able to visit it.

  • @SandraMaraCarvalhodeMelo
    @SandraMaraCarvalhodeMelo4 жыл бұрын

    Good evening thank you ,your garden is belissimo , design is poem

  • @debraschilling5133
    @debraschilling51335 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video, so love the gardens and the obvious love the landscaper has for his work.

  • @musicmatters1114
    @musicmatters11144 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Michigan originally and can remember visiting Mackinac Island many times with my family.Thank you for this wondering garden tour! Jack Barnwell is a talented landscape designer!

  • @gjbowens13
    @gjbowens133 жыл бұрын

    I’m 2 1/2 hrs away & it’s been years since I’ve been there😊 I’ve got to put in a trip to Mackinaw Island before summer’s end!!! This garden tour was amazing!!!

  • @ja-uh9gz
    @ja-uh9gz3 жыл бұрын

    Paradise....I think of paradise when viewing these homes and gardens. Excellent tour and interview! Thank you. :)

  • @prantikjulkernine5046
    @prantikjulkernine50462 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning garden

  • @cmsbeth
    @cmsbeth3 жыл бұрын

    LOL. Man's perspective..."Look at the bricks, the steps, the rocks!" Laura's perspective..."Look at the varieties of flowers. What is your favorite ground cover?"

  • @judymcgrath561
    @judymcgrath5615 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful.......on my bucket list now!!!

  • @DebbyBeachy07
    @DebbyBeachy076 жыл бұрын

    Oh My Gosh thank you for the tour, fun tip watch and so beautiful. I could love a big beautiful coffee table book of Mackinac Island and the gardens.

  • @beverlyskurow7998

    @beverlyskurow7998

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @lovelight5714
    @lovelight57143 жыл бұрын

    Last summer we went to the island. A lot of houses have very beautiful garden and flowers . I saw some Damascus roses one house. Very beautiful! Also saw some unknown beautiful flowers.

  • @chrisfry436
    @chrisfry4365 жыл бұрын

    Made me laugh when he said "summer cottages", I saw some mini mansion houses but no cottages!! lol lol

  • @ProvenWinnersYouTube

    @ProvenWinnersYouTube

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, on Mackinac they have a different definition of the word 'cottage'!!

  • @tlovesgreens8244

    @tlovesgreens8244

    5 жыл бұрын

    That man is so attractive. 😀

  • @basantswaroop2566
    @basantswaroop25662 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful collection Laura I love ❤ 😍

  • @kathleensozzi2368
    @kathleensozzi23683 жыл бұрын

    So passionate about his work and I loved hearing him talk about it all from what flows underneath to the reasons for color or water features........ She was a great interviewer also,.....asked good questions. Loved this video and this place!!! His designs are a dream and I can see why he has over 200 clients!!

  • @triciarose389
    @triciarose3896 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see this when I go to Mackinac Island again! 🤗

  • @cutazabutton

    @cutazabutton

    5 жыл бұрын

    How do you rent a place?

  • @isabelcarvalho8654
    @isabelcarvalho86542 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful,thank you.👍🏻❤️

  • @justojime
    @justojime5 жыл бұрын

    I can watch your videos for hours. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend16903 жыл бұрын

    Picture perfect tour. Thank you both and to Jack. Truly Enjoyed! ❤

  • @marystout1606
    @marystout16065 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this place! Thanks so much for the video and also learning so much from this young man.

  • @pboyd8354
    @pboyd83546 жыл бұрын

    whoa, just a jaw dropping and most tranquil experience. such a treat as I live in the desert. thank you

  • @joansnow4013
    @joansnow40135 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to work on the island, so beautiful. Love everything there is to do with that rock!

  • @marylucia2705
    @marylucia27055 жыл бұрын

    I love that you visited mackinaw island! I love learning more about my state and plants! And sweet woodruff is one of my absolute favorites too

  • @TheSeedsower107
    @TheSeedsower1074 жыл бұрын

    What a blessed life to be the top gardener on Mackinac Island ! My dream job !

  • @cosmicdust3881
    @cosmicdust38815 жыл бұрын

    I tried to thumbs up this video a million times but it won’t let me. Absolutely stunning gardens and houses. A complete paradise! 😍

  • @dubs3400
    @dubs34004 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful gardens and landscaping! Thanks so much for taking your viewers through the grounds.

  • @SaeedHassan8n
    @SaeedHassan8n5 жыл бұрын

    A great tour and wonderful commentaries. Thank you Laura.

  • @BrightRiverSunset
    @BrightRiverSunset5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Stunning!

  • @GeminiPurPower
    @GeminiPurPower3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning…thank you for taking us on a tour.

  • @franmellor9843
    @franmellor98435 жыл бұрын

    Love hydrangeas yours are just beautiful...so colourful your garden

  • @brendatrujillo2666
    @brendatrujillo26665 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous gardens!

  • @dwighthill58
    @dwighthill585 жыл бұрын

    So wonderful to see such beauty. Thanks.

  • @royde-bo-hun3113
    @royde-bo-hun31134 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. just beautiful!! Such a majestic property!!!

  • @Cheryl1947100
    @Cheryl19471004 жыл бұрын

    He surely loves his job, and rightly so... Beautifully done gorgeous island!!!😍

  • @mvhill59
    @mvhill592 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Michigander who loves Mackinaw Island and all the natural beauty, architecture, foliage and garden's. Great video!

  • @clintdelcambre8683
    @clintdelcambre86832 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @JorgePerez-ee9vi
    @JorgePerez-ee9vi3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video love the cottage. Enjoy

  • @nikierohrer2001
    @nikierohrer20013 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @beverlydemoranville468
    @beverlydemoranville4684 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the 2 of you together. Laura has been part of my garden for a very long time. Thank you for sharing this video👍🏻

  • @arceliacody5151
    @arceliacody51514 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL! ! BEAUTIFUL!! BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @gracem5048
    @gracem50484 жыл бұрын

    This is so refreshing and lovely to watch. Its so beautiful...

  • @YUMMAEH1
    @YUMMAEH14 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully stunning landscape and houses. Loved listening to his tour info

  • @juliamihajlovich
    @juliamihajlovich4 жыл бұрын

    Dide loves his job so much! That’s precious!

  • @maranathabranton1786
    @maranathabranton17862 жыл бұрын

    Oh,my word!!! So much inspiration in this video.I love to watch the both of you.Happy gardening

  • @tanyasmith5346
    @tanyasmith53464 жыл бұрын

    Wow! These gardens are gorgeous!

  • @heathermelanson5492
    @heathermelanson54924 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I could easily live there. Coming from the south western part of Nova Scotia, we have very similar weather (harsh winters as well). I am glad you asked him of his favourite flowers for both shade and sun. Thanks for the tour.

  • @donnaokoniewski3761
    @donnaokoniewski37613 жыл бұрын

    I live in Northern Michigan and have been to the Island many times. This was an absolute treat! Thank you so much Laura. Beautiful Tour! xo

  • @MultiLisa10
    @MultiLisa104 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this video the place is stunning!

  • @sherriejohnson9250
    @sherriejohnson92504 жыл бұрын

    I've lived here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 50 years. Love visiting Mackinac Island. I guarantee I've never seen these beautiful gardens so close up. Thanks for the tour! Well done.

  • @paulapeeler3157
    @paulapeeler31573 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! This was a treat. Completely enjoyed 🤗

  • @phoebekosaketh4316
    @phoebekosaketh43164 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful landscape. love all the flowers and plants.

  • @LB-pg3no
    @LB-pg3no4 жыл бұрын

    Wow...absulutely beautiful......great landscaping....great setting....great historic island!!!!

  • @phoebekosaketh4316
    @phoebekosaketh43165 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful garden and colors.

  • @Leahnc1
    @Leahnc14 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting! I enjoyed hearing the history of the cottages and gardens

  • @eleezemckenna6787
    @eleezemckenna67873 жыл бұрын

    One word describes it for me !!!!MAGNIFICENT!!!!

  • @lovinglife8097
    @lovinglife80973 жыл бұрын

    Sooo Beautiful landscaping and the variety of flowers.. such an incredible job He did around. 👏👏❤️❤️

  • @goldcoastgardner9772
    @goldcoastgardner97724 жыл бұрын

    Mackinac Island is Fabulous!!! Such gratification of the senses for a garden and inspiration great job Jack!!!

  • @cherylwright9408
    @cherylwright94084 жыл бұрын

    I need to go back! Its been awhile Jack was probably little the last time I was on the Island! So talented!

  • @31alka
    @31alka2 жыл бұрын

    Mackinac Island is one of my favorite places...so many beautiful memories on this island...such a pretty place ...absolutely loved hearing the history of the house and gardening

  • @dianepoe3594
    @dianepoe35943 жыл бұрын

    It's good to see you doing a garden video closer to my neck of the woods. I love visiting Mackinac Island. It's a very beautiful area.

  • @yvonnesharpe1024
    @yvonnesharpe10244 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning xxxx

  • @tannisslimmon
    @tannisslimmon2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful and educational tour by both of you capable people! I can't wait to come to the Island and see this for myself, except for the private gardens part of course! Thank you so much!