Although stunning, it’s also unavoidably isolated, creating major issues with everything from construction to supplies.
As Sarah admitted, “Everyone said we were crazy.
But our hearts said ‘yes’ this is the right thing to do.”

Clearly, it was the perfect setting for a reality show, too.
Sarah agreed, noting, “In Canada, it’s like that all the time.”
How did Island of Bryan initially get started at HGTV?

The reality star was also advised, “Nobody can relate to that.
Viewers just won’t bond with it.”
Even when they got the go-ahead, though, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

“It had been a few years of uphill battles, learning as we go,” Sarah explained.