The Barn Yard Blog

On a timbered hill in the Big Sky region of Montana, these two post & beam barns have a breathtaking view of Lone Peak. A 24' x 30' Plymouth Carriage Barn is used as a primary residence, while a 44' x 60' Riverton Monitor Barn has a garage on the first floor, with a finished guest suite in the second floor loft. These post & beam barns feature horizontal shiplap siding with rusty metal wainscotting and standing seam metal roofs. They were cut from Douglas fir timbers, and are now surrounded by a forest of Douglas fir. Both timber frame barns were shipped out as kits and raised simultaneously by local crews. Enjoy the beauty of post & beam anywhere in the nation with a timber frame kit from The Barn Yard. Read on for a closer look at these two incredible barns.

It was an adventure for our crew as they headed west to raise this 30' x 54' custom post & beam barn kit in the heart of Montana. Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, there was no shortage of inspiring scenery for the crew as they raised the barn timber by timber.

We’re proudly serving the Southeast United States! Enjoy the timeless authenticity of our post & beam barns, cabins, barn homes, and timber frame pavilions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Made for adventure seekers, imagine our post & beam structures on your hunting grounds, by a secluded lake, or on a mountainside.

A post and beam barn is a beautiful and functional addition to any property. It's a versatile structure that can serve as a hobby barn, office, or even a living and entertaining space. If you're considering adding a post and beam barn to your property, you will have plenty of opportunities for customizations and decisions, and choosing the right post and beam barn kit can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider, including size, design, and materials. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a post and beam barn kit.

From workshops to housing, our carriage barns are truly versatile. In Nebo, North Carolina, you’ll find a breathtaking Carriage Barn that accomplishes both—the first floor serves as a spacious workshop and storage area for cars and equipment, and the second floor is a rustic living space ready to provide for its guests. We shipped this barn out as a kit to North Carolina and assisted with its raising. Let’s take a tour of this 36' x 36' Lenox Carriage Barn.

34' x 28' Lenox Carriage Barn Kit being raised in Petersham, MA. Watch as our crew assembles the timber frame for this authentic barn.

Your cabin getaway is here. Introducing the Timber Frame Trapper’s Cabin. Featuring authentic timber frame construction, a 5' open lean-to porch, traditional wood joinery with hardwood oak pegs, and much more. Watch in-person as we build this cabin on the shop floor during our Open House on January 28, 2023.