We Help Families Become More Fruitful
Willow Brick Homes & Gardens is dedicated to one simple belief: that fruitful family spaces are the foundation of happiness. We don't just design and build—we develop environments where families can re-create (align, play, and grow) together.
“The seeds we plant today grow the lives we live tomorrow.”
Our Core Values
These are our “Fruitful Foundations” that guide everything we do, from initial consultation to final installation.
Family at Heart
We believe that the most important work we’ll ever do is within the walls of our own homes.
“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” - Winston Churchill
Day-to-Day:
We help every client (and prospective client) develop their family values and mission statements.
We celebrate family stories and invite all members to be part of the creative process.
We share simple, family-friendly resources in our magazine about gardening, home care, or play ideas to help families thrive at home.
Create Space to Take Place
We believe in listening to the child(ren) within.
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung
Day-to-Day:
We stay light-hearted and open during the design process—making room for creativity and fun.
We encourage children to share their ideas, drawings, or dreams about their play rooms.
We design for imagination over entertainment — leaving room for the story, the adventure, and the magic to come from the child.
Community Service
We believe that productive generosity is what really builds a prosperous community.
“People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Day-to-Day:
We support and collaborate with local makers, growers, and tradespeople.
We practice clear, honest, and timely communication.
We show appreciation—whether it’s a handwritten thank-you note, a thoughtful gesture on-site, or celebrating a job well done.
We donate leftover materials, plants, or time to local community projects when possible.
Stay Grounded
We believe in working with nature, not against it.
“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Day-to-Day:
We design gardens that encourage families to spend more time outside—whether it’s gathering, playing, or growing food.
We encourage families to live with the seasons.
We minimize construction waste and recycle materials when possible.
We provide simple, practical ways for families to start composting, rainwater harvesting, or seed saving at home.
Craftsmanship
We believe that good work starts with good (oriented) people.
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” – Benjamin Franklin
Day-to-Day:
We collaborate only with trusted tradespeople and craftsman who take pride in their work and uphold the same quality standards.
We conduct site checks at every stage of a project to ensure alignment.
We keep families informed on timelines, budgets, and progress with regular check-ins.
We avoid trendy, disposable design choices and instead lean into timeless, warm, and practical aesthetics that age beautifully over time.
Meet the Team
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Tanner Johnson
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
With 17 years of home renovation and marketing experience, Tanner founded Willow Brick and its supporting businesses to help families create more meaningful connections through thoughtful design.
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Emmett Marsh
HEAD OF HOMESCAPING
Emmett brings 15 years of interior design expertise, specializing in family-oriented spaces that aim to balance light, life, and love.
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Eleanor Chen
HEAD OF GARDENSCAPING
A master gardener with expertise in sustainable practices, Eleanor creates gardens that refresh and nourish families.
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Jake Thompson
HEAD OF PLAYSCAPING
Former playground safety inspector turned designer, Jake ensures every play space is both thrilling and secure for family fun.
Our Story
Our story began with a simple question:
What if we built homes like we grow gardens?
With care, belief, and a little bit of magic that “when you create the space, something beautiful takes place.”
With this idea, our purpose became clear —
“to help our community create fruitful family spaces.”
So, this is why we design and build Garden Homes — homes designed to grow alongside the families who live in them.
~ May we all feel welcome, alive, and fruitful. ~
Our Vision
As the world becomes louder and more chaotic, property values inflate beyond affordability, lots get cut into smaller and smaller pieces, the very essence of a private and safe space—to play, to dream, to grow—seems to have been lost.
The low standards of cities and their developing partners, amidst the “housing shortage”, has ushered in ever encroaching short-sighted practices and heartless structures.
While the world escalates its attempts to distract our valuable attention, we rediscover our responsibility to put technology in its proper place and allow ourselves to enjoy the gift of life that’s been given us.
As we look into the hopeful future, we see:
A returning to the craftiness of our grandparents — “a great remembering” of our ability to do more with less.
A renewed interest in gardening and well-crafted homes.
A thriving community — filled with designers, builders, gardeners, and families — all working together to cultivate a more meaningful, intentional, and joyful way of building a home.
Community service projects aimed to unite neighbors and friends.
Willow Brick Homes recognized as a leader in providing true solutions to modern housing challenges, carving out playful and peaceful spaces in a tumultuous world.
We hope that this heartfelt endeavor serves as an empowering nudge for us all—encouraging every one to recognize their expanding capacities and the importance of home.
Upcoming Community Projects
We are committed to deepening and expanding the joy in our community. Each connection we make is one step closer to the future we want to experience. We’re actively seeking collaborations to make these things happen!
Community Garden - 2026
Carousel Park - 2027
Craftsman Village / Community - 2028