My husband and I both grew up in small towns, with him in Middleville and me in Byron Center. In our opinion, it was the best way to grow up. We settled our family in Byron Center and grew right along with the town. Soon the town was no longer small but our house was. We knew it was time to leave.

Martin, Mi wasn't even on our radar. My sisters and I grew up at the drag strip watching our dad race and as my son grew, you could find us at the dirt bike track next door, but to live there?

It was the height of the housing crisis. Nothing was for sale, interest rates skyrocketed and it was winter. Anything that was for sale got bought up within hours and for double what it was worth. It was not looking good until a house popped up on my Zillow app in Martin, MI. I didn't even tell the app to consider this location. But God is funny like that. It had been for sale for a while, just waiting for us. We fell in love instantly! Many trials later we call Martin home. Martin is the best town on earth!

The idea for Black Rose Barn came when we could not find Martin apparel for game days and spirit days at the school. There are seven of us and we needed quality and affordable. Back in Byron Center, there was an amazing mom who ran a store out of her home. I could buy BC spirit wear whenever I wanted and more than half my wardrobe was just that.

With her great mentorship, Black Rose Barn LLC was born and now all can have access anytime to quality affordable Martin apparel or whatever you need because custom apparel is my specialty.


With Gratefulness ~ Rose Hooper- Owner