02/25/2026
I honestly donβt even know where to begin.
This past week has been a whirlwind of overwhelming emotions, and now that things are slowing down, itβs all finally starting to sink in.
I have so much to say. But first, I need to say thank you.
First and foremost, all glory to God. None of this happens without Him.
To my incredible crewβ¦ thank you. Your commitment to excellence and to this company never wavered for a second. You didnβt question the big ideas. You didnβt complain about the long hours. You just showed up and gave everything you had. I could not have done this without you.
To my beautiful wife, Jen⦠thank you for believing in me 100 percent over this past year while I dreamed, planned, and pushed toward making this a reality. Thank you for carrying the load at home, for the late nights, the time away, and for standing beside me through it all. I love you more than words can say.
To Mailliardβs Landing Nurseryβ¦ you made the impossible possible. You searched out and sourced some of the most incredible plants and trees, even when my requests were challenging to say the least. You have stood behind me for years, and I truly could not do what I do without you.
To Washington Custom Welding⦠thank you for bringing my big steel dreams to life. You took ideas in my head and turned them into something real and beautiful.
To Adam Gorsky for the introduction last year, and to Lloyd for giving us a chance⦠thank you for opening a door that changed everything.
To the other designers and builders at the show⦠thank you for being welcoming, supportive, and generous throughout the entire process. The camaraderie meant more than you know.
And finally, to our incredible followers, clients, friends, and all of the new faces who came to see us⦠standing there and sharing that experience with you was indescribable. Truly.
We are so grateful. So humbled. And already excited for next year.
But for nowβ¦ weβre tired.
Tomorrow we head back to Seattle to begin the teardown.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.β€οΈ
Quality Without Compromise.