Super Heroes Must Eat Oats

There are a bunch of mnemonic devices to remember the Great Lakes.

Seargent Major Hates Eating Onions!

SuperMan Helps EveryOne.

Super Heroes Must Eat Oats.

The most popular is probably H-O-M-E-S.

We’ve been spending more and more time in the Great Lakes region, and it’s starting to feel less like a coincidence and more like a pattern.

We now have projects on Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, and a new one just kicking off on the wild shores of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula.

Each site is different, but they share a common thread: scale, access to water, and a sense that these places are meant to be lived with over time.

What continues to draw us in is how closely the region aligns with how we actually work. There’s a strong culture of straightforward building, practical decision-making, and respect for craft. Land is still attainable in many areas, zoning is often more workable than on the coasts, and there’s room to design homes that are appropriately scaled for their use case. It allows us to focus on the fundamentals—site planning, infrastructure, durability, and long-term use—without constantly fighting the gravity of an overheated market.

Most importantly, the Great Lakes support the kind of long-view thinking we encourage with our clients. These are places where a home might start as a weekend place, become a primary residence, host extended family, or eventually serve the next generation. The lakes themselves act as anchors, pulling people back year after year and giving projects a sense of continuity. For clients thinking beyond a single moment or transaction, the Great Lakes offer room to build something steady, useful, and lasting.

We’re excited to keep planting work The great Great Lakes region.