In reply to Heather Nachazel Ford.
I am a board member of the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society and we are beyond thrilled that you have taken on this family related rehabilitation of the home and barn. You might check on our nonprofit throught our Facebook page Savethepoorfarmbarn. Our website is almost complete and will be lchp.org
Our president Steve Stier is a certified barn preservation specialist and is especially helpful in evaluating the condition and needs of your barn. This is his love so he is more than happy to arrange a complimentary visit to answer and questions you might have about your project.
He is available at stephenstier@gmail.com and 517- 648-2933
If you send me your email I will add you to our mailchimp mailing list. We just sent out an update on our consultation projects. Barbara Siepker siepker@aol.com 231-3340-4395
We look forward to meeting you sometime and encouraging you progress.