Home Grown Trust

Esme Martinson was born and raised in Bayfield, on an organic blueberry farm just minutes from the heart of downtown. She currently lives at Turner Road Farm with her fiancé and their daughter Nori. At this beautiful organic farm, a landmark traveling north of town, they raise British White cattle, a flock of sheep, and a menagerie of other farm animals. The little farm store is a source of goodness for locals and visitors alike! Living on a farm and growing up in Bayfield Esme understands and underscores the value of the beauty and natural resources that the Peninsula offers. As a member of the Bayfield School Board, Esme is invested and expresses the importance of being involved in a sustainable community. As a Realtor®, she has a particular interest in helping people find and sell agricultural properties, as well as condos, waterfront cabins and any Northwoods getaways. Esme loves to walk the lands with her clients and discuss appropriate possibilities. She has been in the real estate business since 2015 and has put her footprint on the market with over 50 million dollars’ worth of transactions and a five-star rating from her past clients and customers. Esme has ownership in Broad Street Brokers LLC.

Suzie Arn was born and raised in Bayfield, hence very familiar with the community and surrounding areas. Suzie is an extremely personable, trustworthy and enthusiastic real estate professional. She goes above and beyond for all her clients, who can always be assured to have a steadfast advocate working on their behalf. In her free time, Suzie enjoys the same thing that attracts so many to this area, the beautiful outdoors! Raising her two young sons she and her husband take every opportunity to be out and about on the great trail system and on the lake. While Suzie lives in the City of Washburn, she is connected to both the Bayfield and Washburn school districts and the local clinics. Suzie enjoys evaluating property as well as telling newcomers anything they want to know about the area. Suzie has been in the real estate business since 2013 and has participated in over 325 transactions worth over 60 million dollars. Suzie gets an overall 5-star rating from her past buyers and sellers, and she looks forward to assisting you as well. Suzie is an Associate Broker with Broad Street Brokers, LLC.

Brianna, who goes by "Brie", grew up in the St. Croix River Valley and visited the area every year until she and her husband bought their dream home in the Town of Russell, just north of Bayfield's city limits. On their eighty-acre Northwoods homestead, they raise chickens, grow veggies, and enjoy the great outdoors. Brie holds a degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and has taught preschool, high school Spanish, and overseas in South Korea. She understands the importance of education and the excitement of exploring new horizons. Because she enjoys helping clients along their journey, no matter what obstacle is in the way, she is a valuable asset in real estate and to our firm in particular. Brianna is co-owner of Ghost Ship Gallery, an alternative art venue, working studio space, and art supply shop in Washburn. She knows how difficult it can be to launch a business or move to a small town, and she wants to help her clients navigate their next move. Brie is excited to share her expertise and love for the area, to help protect and enrich this thriving community. Brie has practiced in our area for three years and is a Broker Associate in our team.

Marieke van Donkersgoed was born in the Netherlands and raised between cultures on several continents. She fell in love with this area like so many others do, when her new husband introduced her to the Bayfield Peninsula in 2000. They made their home and raised their son on a wooded acreage in the Washburn countryside. Marieke has a background in business organization and marketing and is also interested and involved in life coaching. Having moved seven times in her adult life, she understands the emotional impact of home searching, buying, and selling. She prides herself in having guided hundreds of clients through the (sometimes challenging) process with success, leading to many friendships with those who settled in the area with her help. Marieke loves to read and write and to establish deep relationships and connections. She enjoys being involved in the economic, cultural, and natural wellbeing of the area and its people. Currently President of the Washburn Chamber Board, Marieke is actively involved with efforts to keep the local communities healthy and sustainable, while also protecting the natural beauty of Lake Superior and her surroundings. Marieke has been in the Bayfield area real estate business since 2003 and earned her stripes with close to 40 million dollars’ worth of transactions. She has ownership in Broad Street Brokers LLC and is responsible for daily operations as Supervising Broker.