When Grace Haven resident Paul Martis and his wife Joann first imagined a summer festival celebrating their town’s mint-farming roots, they had no idea it would become one of Michigan’s most beloved traditions. But 40 years later, the St. Johns Mint Festival is still going strong — a legacy built on community pride, hard work, and big ideas.
Paul’s story is just one example of how StoryPoint Group residents continue to inspire us with the lives they’ve led — and the stories they still have to share.
Click below to read how the Mint Festival began and how Paul helped shape a summer favorite for generations to come.
