The Barn Yard Blog

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.

With design inspired by the Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Part, we built this motorcycle garage originally with open overhangs on either side. When the customer needed more room, we were again on site to enclose the overhangs.

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.

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!

With every post and beam barn we build in CT, MA, RI, and throughout New England, we provide architectural 3D renderings of the timber frame prior to construction. These 3D renderings are from a 36' x 48' Saratoga Post and Beam 1 1/2 Story Center Aisle Horse Barn Combination Garage to be built in Sutton, MA.

Things change over the years and we've certainly grown. Take these aerial photos for example. The first is Windsor Locks, circa 1996 (our best guess!) and the second is Ellington, circa 2014.

You teach us how to build a good foundation, swing a hammer, timber frame, back up a truck & trailer, and work hard. You show us that a job worth doing is worth doing well.

Announcing our new referral program! $50 cash for you PLUS $50 Texas Roadhouse gift card (while supplies last) and $50 coupon for them. Get the full details here and forward this great deal to your friends.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design, foundation, construction, and finishing of the new 22' x 32' Post and Beam Carriage Barn on display in Ellington, CT. Barn Yard owner and resident structural engineer Everett Skinner IV, P.E. explains the building process and leads the video tour, going inside the completed barn.

Ever wonder what TBY stands for in our brand? Find out in this animated video in celebration of The Barn Yard's 30th anniversary.