The Barn Yard Blog

It was an adventure for our crew as they headed west to raise this 30' x 54' custom post & beam barn kit in the heart of Montana. Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, there was no shortage of inspiring scenery for the crew as they raised the barn timber by timber.

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.

The beauty of a post and beam barn is evident on the outside just as much as the inside. This is a 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn, with pine siding stained using TWP Honey for a warm, golden glow. The main barn is 22' x 32', with a 10' x 32' enclosed lean-to. Three overhead doors, and one entry door, lead inside. This barn has an electrical package allowing for lights on the exterior of the barn and power for the barn’s interior. The customers use the second floor of this barn as a family space, complete with couches, a coffee table, and a projector.  

Our sheds are split into five series—Traditional, Classic, Victorian, Grand Victorian, and Modern Farmhouse. Each series has distinctions that set it apart, from the overall design to the small details. In this blog, we will break down the common differences in our sheds to help you determine which series is best for you. 

On display at our Bethel showcase is this 24' x 24' Newport Garage. This custom garage features board & batten siding in the color Colonial White, with black Garaga Eastman Carriage House Overhead Doors and black Andersen 100 Series windows. Timber frame accents, including an eyebrow roof and a corbel accent, bring a modern farmhouse feel to the garage’s exterior. A 12' transom dormer provides extra light and space to the second floor loft. Read on for a photo tour.

A Lenox Carriage Barn in Harvard, MA is used as a versatile space for family and friends. Rustic meets modern in the exterior of this barn, with corrugated metal paneling, barn board siding, and copper accents on the timber frame eyebrow roofs and the cupola. Let’s take a closer look. 

This car barn’s structure, made with eastern white pine timbers and authentic mortise & tenon joinery, looks as classic and timeless as the vehicles it protects. Sitting at 3,500 square feet, this barn doubles as both a car workshop and a car display. There is plenty of room on the interior to work on these classic cars and showcase them, too. Let’s take a closer look. 

A 12' x 18' Victorian Carriage House makes summer days by the pool bright and relaxing, thanks to white Duratemp siding on the exterior and whitewashed shiplap on the interior walls and ceiling. Read on for a photo tour.

Follow our timber framing crew to Cleveland, Georgia near the Blue Ridge Mountains for the raising of this 58' x 74' Timber Frame Event Barn Kit. Get the behind-the-scenes story from crew members about the design, craft, & build process, and hear from the customer about his take on the process & completed timber frame.

A Carriage Barn is the ideal place to host family and friends for moments both big and small. You’ll find a 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn in southern Connecticut that does just that. Two spacious floors, each with seating areas and other amenities, provide the means to celebrate milestones with family and friends, or for guests to unwind and have fun. Read on for a photo tour.