The Barn Yard Blog

Wishing you a wonderful holiday and exceptional new year. From The Barn Yard & Great Country Timber Frames family.

Phoenix Farm, a Certified Organic Farm in Cromwell, CT recently turned to The Barn Yard to build their new farm stand. The large, 20' x 30' footprint, plus 8' overhang and full basement, is a major upgrade from their previous small, wheeled farm stand. The family that runs the farm says the small stand just wasn't enough to keep up with customer demand and future plans for the farm.

...a Victorian Cottage, that is, one of our most popular sheds. With distinctive style, many options, and the industry's strongest construction, the Victorian Cottage takes your standard shed up quite a few notches. Our customers say, "Why didn't I get one of these sooner? It looks great in my yard and is so useful."

We've received a lot of interest about the outdoor pavilion we built at NBC Connecticut for their new studio. Here's more information about it, including size, specs, and photos.

Welcome your horses home with a Center Aisle Horse Barn from The Barn Yard. This barn in Columbia, CT features two 10' sliding double barn doors with square half glass, three 10x12 stalls, one 10x12 tack room, Dutch doors, slider doors with grilles, post & beam style construction, and more. The customers say, "We love it!" The horses say, "We do too!"

Featuring hammer beam truss design with metal strapping, this Alpine Timber Frame Pavilion is an extension of the home and perfect for entertaining. Opposite the tie-in side, notice the timber frame portico bump out featuring king post design with arched bottom chords. Authentic mortise & tenon joinery, two-tone stain, arched braces, large timbers, and more create a rustic, welcoming addition to the home.

It's all about the details at The Barn Yard, and this custom garage in Oxford, CT is the perfect example. Notable features include double garage door, porch overhang with Everlast standing seam, enclosed lean-to, Masonite doors, Marvin windows, stone masonry, and NuCedar fascia, trim & rough sawn shingle siding. From design to finishing touches, the beauty is second to none.

Based on our popular 24' x 24' Special Package Newport, this garage is upgraded with an extra 4' on the eave side, a functional transom dormer, and more. It's a good example of how our Special Packages provide a great starting point for further customization.

Designed, engineered, & built by The Barn Yard's sister company Great Country Timber Frames, this 3,800 sq. ft. timber frame home in Tolland, CT is designed with Rocky Mountain West inspiration. From the massive timbers in the great room to the cathedral ceilings and barn board accents, this barn home delivers on the welcoming, Rocky Mountain lodge feel, while still incorporating modern elements into the design.

Built at GreatHorse in Hampden, MA, this 4,000 sq. ft. Driving Range Lodge makes a statement on the course.