The Barn Yard Blog

Buckle up for the epic return of The Barn Yard’s Timber Frame Open House.

You’re invited! Join us for an educational open house at The Barn Yard’s manufacturing & corporate headquarters in Ellington, CT. Go on a full shop tour, watch the CNC machines in action, and learn how to assemble a timber frame. Plus enjoy coffee & homemade donuts. If you’re considering a post & beam project in 2025, this event will answer your questions and inspire you to take your first steps.

With 2025 almost upon us, it’s time to reflect on the incredible year we had. We are very thankful for our customers, our dedicated team, and everything accomplished in 2024, and are looking forward to an even more exciting 2025. Here are this year’s highlights.

We’re thrilled to welcome Cole Hauser to The Barn Yard family, and we couldn’t imagine a better fit for our brand. Within this new partnership, Hauser will showcase our signature custom-built timber frame barns in a series of campaigns that highlight their versatility and appeal. The first campaign was filmed locally at the Bradway & Bald Hill barns. Cole’s natural authenticity and deep appreciation for the good things in life came through on screen—check out these photos from filming for the proof.

We had an incredible amount of submissions to our Photo Contest this year. Thank you to all who sent in photos of your Barn Yard Buildings! Our team had a difficult time narrowing down our winners, but remember—even if you didn’t win, you may still see your photos on our social media channels, our website, and even our next catalog! Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2024 Photo Contest.

Just in time for the holiday season, we are now offering 2025 calendars and camo trucker hats. Read on to learn more about these two new offerings. 

The photo contest is back! Win a gift card & be featured on our website. Send us a photo of your Barn Yard building and you could win a $200 VISA gift card! You could also be contacted by our staff photographer to professionally photograph your building.

We are proud to unveil our brand new catalog focused on timber frame kits! For serious customers outside New England interested in a quality timber frame kit from The Barn Yard, this is the ultimate handbook.

Plenty has changed since 1984, and our catalogs are no exception. We found a copy of the first catalog we offered. A two-page flyer, this first catalog showcased five sheds and a single bay garage on the inside. Today, it’s 136 pages, featuring a multitude of post and beam structures, garages, pavilions, and sheds. Check out these pictures to see how much has changed in 40 years.

When you decide the time is right to add to your outdoor living space, you may be wondering how to find the best structure to fit your needs. There are plenty of questions you can ask yourself to help narrow down which structure is right for you. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the most common questions that can help you identify which choice is the best for you and your home.