The Barn Yard Blog

The photo contest is back! Win a gift card & be featured on our website. Send us a photo of your Barn Yard building and you could win a $200 VISA gift card! You could also be contacted by our staff photographer to professionally photograph your building.

We are proud to unveil our brand new catalog focused on timber frame kits! For serious customers outside New England interested in a quality timber frame kit from The Barn Yard, this is the ultimate handbook.

Plenty has changed since 1984, and our catalogs are no exception. We found a copy of the first catalog we offered. A two-page flyer, this first catalog showcased five sheds and a single bay garage on the inside. Today, it’s 136 pages, featuring a multitude of post and beam structures, garages, pavilions, and sheds. Check out these pictures to see how much has changed in 40 years.

When you decide the time is right to add to your outdoor living space, you may be wondering how to find the best structure to fit your needs. There are plenty of questions you can ask yourself to help narrow down which structure is right for you. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the most common questions that can help you identify which choice is the best for you and your home.

Introducing The Barn Yard Store: our shop for The Barn Yard and Great Country Timber Frames apparel and merch! Our official apparel is tested and approved by our hardworking shop & field crews on a daily basis. Now you can own our quality gear and tackle your building project in style & comfort. Shop our wide selection of apparel, including men's, women's, and kid's gear, plus official merch.

As 2023 comes to a close, we're reflecting on all that this year has brought us. We are so thankful for everything we have been able to accomplish this year, and we look forward to an even more exciting 2024. Let's take a look back at some of our highlights. 

Santa visited the Giving Tree in The Barn Yard Covered Bridge on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Joy was in the air for our third annual holiday toy drive. Hot chocolate & apple cider donuts were served from Faddy’s Donuts. Said Marketing Manager Erik Koehler, “We are incredibly grateful to the community for their generosity filling up Santa’s sleigh full of toys & winter gear for children in need in our community.”

It’s the season of giving, and we are proud to give back to those in need within our community. For the third year in a row, we’re running a holiday toy drive in The Barn Yard Covered Bridge, located at our Ellington Showcase, at 120 West Road in Ellington, CT.

Santa is coming to The Barn Yard! This Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 9:30am - 12:00pm, come to The Barn Yard Covered Bridge to take pictures with Santa, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider donuts from Faddy’s Donuts.

Post and beam construction is a traditional building method that has been used for centuries. It involves using heavy timbers to create a frame that supports the weight of the building. In recent years, post and beam construction has become increasingly popular due to its many advantages over other building methods. In this article, we’ll look at some of the key advantages of post and beam construction.

If you’re looking to enhance both the functionality and style of your property, creating a personalized post and beam garage may be an ideal solution. Post and beam construction provides a strong and durable framework that can withstand heavy loads and extreme weather conditions, making it an ideal choice for a garage. However, designing a custom post and beam garage requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure that it meets your needs and suits your style. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips and tricks for designing the perfect custom post and beam garage.