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The Saratoga Horse Barn
Saratoga Timber Frame Complete
After working all the way until nightfall yesterday and starting again before dawn this morning, the crew has raised the Saratoga Horse Barn Timber Frame! It was a monumental feat but they were up to the challenge. The post and beam barn measures in at 36' x 48' and is located in Sutton, MA.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Raising a huge bent
Raising Day Continues
It's going well here in Sutton, MA, where The Barn Yard crew is raising a 36' x 48' post and beam center aisle horse barn (the Saratoga). We have blue sky & sunshine and the crew is working full throttle. They are quick & efficient yet careful & precise all at the same time.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Looking at front of horse barn
Post & Beam Raising in Sutton, MA
The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages is raising a 36' x 48' Post & Beam Saratoga Horse Barn today in Sutton, MA. The first step is to assemble the main carrying beams of the 4-bay hemlock timber frame. After that, the crane helps lift the beams into place, and they are secured with oak pegs.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, November 11, 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

Bill R. and his prize tractor in front of a post & beam barn at The Barn Yard's Bethel CT location
The Barn Yard Announces Tractor Winner
BETHEL CT - The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages announces the winner of its tractor giveaway. Bill R. of New Milford, CT is the winner of a new John Deere D105 Riding Lawnmower Tractor. Bill purchased a 10' x 12' Classic Cape shed from The Barn Yard at the Big E in September. The shed and lawn tractor were delivered today.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, November 04, 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

The sun sets on a successful raising day
Post & Beam Workshop Raising Day
Yesterday, The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages raised a 22' x 40' Post and Beam Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To in Haddam, CT. The barn will be used as a workshop and barn for snowmobiles, ATVs, and other outdoor toys. As a workshop, the barn will inspire with its timeless beauty. As an outdoor vehicle building, the barn has enormous potential. Built to last by the builders of the industry's strongest post and beam barns.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, October 28, 2014

22' x 32' Post & Beam Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To (Columbia CT)
22' x 32' Post & Beam Carriage Barn
Customized to suit the homeowner's purpose, this 22' x 32' Post and Beam Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To was built in Columbia, CT. The customer started with our display model Carriage Barn and customized to accommodate a tractor, as well as changed the types of windows and doors, to make the barn a pool house.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, October 27, 2014

22' x 32' Post and Beam Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To (Goshen CT)
Post & Beam Barn Raising: Goshen CT
It's post and beam season here at The Barn Yard in Connecticut! We're raising quite a few post and beam barns throughout New England this time of year. This particular barn was built in Goshen, CT by our pro builders based out of Bethel, CT. It will be used as a retail organic garden and fruit barn.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, October 27, 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