The Barn Yard Blog

The photo contest is back! Send us a photo of your Barn Yard shed and you could win a VISA gift card! You could also be contacted by our staff photographer to professionally photograph your building.

This year, there are two Victorian Cottages on display at the Ellington Showcase, each with a modern dormer. The modern dormer first appeared on the shed series in 2023 and it’s been a popular option ever since. This dormer allows for a seamless connection to the shed’s windows, letting in more light than ever before. Let’s take a closer look at these two standout sheds.

The Barn Yard has brand new buildings on display, including the Modern Nordic, New England Greenhouse, and Studio Pool House, plus more timber frame accent options. Come see all the new buildings for yourself.

On display at our Ellington Showcase are three stunning Grand Victorians that show off the series’ range and versatility. One serves as a sleek garage with plenty of windows. The other combines natural colors with rustic flair. Lastly, one has been transformed, with sliding doors and a timber frame overhang that will look great by a poolside. Let’s take a photo tour of these three Grand Victorians. 

In January, we completed the landmark raising of a 76' x 105' timber airplane hangar. Over 77,000 board feet of Douglas Fir timbers were raised and joined with hardwood oak pegs. This raising was a significant feat for The Barn Yard. Since then, our crew has continued to work diligently to assemble the weather-tight shell, install siding, windows, and the 65' hydraulic tilt-up door. Let’s take a look at some recent photos. 

Each spring, we refresh our showcase locations with the latest offerings, including new models and new features. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce brand new models, timber frame accents to take your shed’s exterior to a new level, new options for shed interiors, and many updates to our showcase. 

We are offering our display Trapper’s Cabin at a special price. This cabin, previously on display at our Ellington Showcase, is true post & beam, with a 5' open lean-to porch, a pine door with oak latch & authentic strap hinges, a 9' wall height, and authentic mortise & tenon joinery throughout. The exterior has been stained, and the interior has a poly finish and painted floor. As shown, this display model is available at the special price of $39,995. That’s over $11,000 in savings! But, once it’s gone, it’s gone. 

Elizabeth Park in West Hartford is known for its stunning array of flowers through the spring and summer months. Visitors to the park’s Sue B. Hart Perennial Garden can sit and enjoy nature underneath a timber frame gazebo. When they decided the gazebo was in need of an update, they came to The Barn Yard. We were able to use the design of the original gazebo to create a nearly exact replica, and gave the pavilion the update it needed. This 36' x 36' gazebo features Western Red Cedar timbers, with a 16' x 16' center pavilion and 10' octagonal extensions. The roof is Western Red Cedar Shakes, complete with a copper drip edge. 

In the hills of Vermont, a customer wanted a hobby space to work on vintage cars and start a wood shop. He chose a Plymouth Carriage Barn as his ideal structure. Thanks to the versatility of the Plymouth’s design, he has plenty of space for hobbies. A vibrant siding, plenty of windows, a partial loft, and three gable dormers make this barn unique, suited to the customer’s needs. Spanish Cedar doors—both overhead and entry—lead inside. Let’s take a closer look.

This 20' x 24' Alpine Timber Frame Pavilion has an open 12' reverse gable dormer and overlooks an incredible view of the Vermont countryside. The Alpine Pavilion, with its dramatic hammer beam trusses and black powder-coated steel straps, is a functional and eye-catching space to host family and friends. The customer added a stone fireplace on one side of the pavilion, as well as a seating area, to keep guests warm. In the center of the pavilion, a large table with even more seating is ideal for hosting large meals. The open gable dormer provides an unobstructed view of the Vermont sky, with the breathtaking views of Vermont in the distance.