This project is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION and will be completed in 2022. Situated on a 5-acre lot in Grand Traverse County, this property has over 300 feet of frontage on Duck Lake and boasts a fast-moving stream that winds through the woodland into the lake. Inhabitect was hired to provide an assessment of the entire estate as well as deliver a conceptual design.
We started the first phase of this installation in late 2021 and will be installing native, adapted, and non-invasive plant material in early 2022. Our first phase included earthwork and the installation of several large limestone retaining walls, flagstone pathways, and large perimeter plantings (to screen neighboring properties).
The remaining phases of the project will include an update to the entrance with upgraded lighting, an automatic gate, numerous outcroppings, walls & pathways, multiple ‘outdoor rooms,’ an upgraded beach area, lighting and irrigation throughout, as well as fun extras including a beachside tiki bar and firepit area. 100% of the plant materials will be non-invasive, adapted, or native to Michigan. Great care is being taken to protect the natural features of the site during construction. The entire site is being designed to be low maintenance.