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Christmas Came Early
For over a dozen lucky customers, Christmas came early at The Barn Yard! That's because they purchased a qualifying building during our Blue Moon Sale in November and received a free iPad before Christmas.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, December 22, 2014
36' x 68' Newport Custom Garage (Ellington CT)
Custom Projects on the Boards 2
There's always something in the works at The Barn Yard. The following blog will give you a glimpse of more custom projects we have on the boards. From post and beam barns to custom garages, there's a lot for the crews to build this winter!
Read More Posted to Blog: Sunday, November 23, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
Happy Thanksgiving from The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages. Forever on Thanksgiving Day, the heart will find the pathway home.
Read More Posted to Blog: Sunday, November 23, 2014
Hybrid Post & Beam Carriage Barn (Ellington CT)
Custom Projects on the Boards
Winter is fast approaching and the crew at The Barn Yard is not ready to slow down anytime soon. It will be a busy winter season as the crew continues to build custom barns and garages all throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. On the list are post and beam barns, hybrid timber framed garages, conventionally framed buildings, and commercial projects.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, November 07, 2014
Pumpkin Branded with Quality
Branded with Quality
We sure had fun carving the brand into our pumpkins and hope you did too! Read more to see all the pumpkins that were "branded" with quality. Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 31, 2014
Heavy load!
Fall Festival
Our 2nd annual Fall Festival was a glowing success! Thanks to all who visited and got a free pumpkin, carving template, and Hummel hot dog. It was fun to see everyone and we hope to see many of the pumpkins glowing on doorsteps this season, and maybe even some with the brand carved in them!
Read More Posted to Blog: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Welcome to The Brand!
Setup Continues at the Big E 2014
Our display at the Big E is just about ready for Friday's opening day. Just take a look at these photos and be amazed. It's our 30th year at the Big E and we intend to make it the best yet!
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Setting up a Grand Victorian with overhang (Newport Custom Garage in background)
Setting up for the Big E 2014
Barn Yard co-owner Chris Skinner looks forward all year to setting up for the Big E. It's his favorite time of year. Even though technically Assistant Vice President of the company, you'll still find Chris backing up the trucks and using the forklift to position the sheds just right.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, August 29, 2014
Everett Skinner III and Kara Wolters at the Big E
The Big E 2005
As this year will be our 30th year at the Big E, we're looking through the archives and remembering years past. Let's take a quick look at The Barn Yard at the Big E, circa 2005, when we were joined by Kara Wolters.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Our Employees Make Our Brand The Best Yet
Proud to be Working for the Brand
We had a team building and company outing on Friday. It was great to enjoy everyone's company without the usual distractions of...well, work! We talked about the current state of The Barn Yard, thought of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats, listened to a motivational speaker, and worked together on a creative cover story contest. Of course, we also took group photos. Here is the entire TBY team, all proud to be working for the brand!
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, July 21, 2014