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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lil' Red Shed
Visit Meadow View Farms in Southwick, MA and check out their amazing selection of everything autumn, including pumpkins, fall decor, treats, corn maze, hay rides and the Lil' Red Shed, built by The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, October 20, 2014
Big E 2014: Video Tour
Take the video tour of our biggest and best Big E display ever. Let Chris show you around and learn about the many different styles, configurations, and uses of our vast array of buildings at the Big E. From the smallest shed to the largest custom garage, we have something for everyone.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, September 26, 2014