Barn Yard Blog
Read about the latest & greatest at The Barn Yard. 
CT LIVE! at The Barn Yard Covered Bridge
Broadcast live today from The Barn Yard Covered Bridge, see footage from the construction of the covered bridge, hear from Everett & Chris Skinner about the design & historical significance, and check out the details that make The Barn Yard Covered Bridge exceptionally built in this segment from CT LIVE!
Posted to Blog: Friday, May 21, 2021
Classic Carriage Barn Elevated
This 22' x 42' Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To has the classic look while being taken to the next level.
Posted to Blog: Tuesday, March 09, 2021
It’s in the Details
This 26' x 28' Carriage Barn stands out with its many customizations including a 12' open lean-to, 16' transom dormer, and a 24' timber frame eyebrow roof.
Posted to Blog: Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Custom Carriage Barn: Oxford Academy
This 26' x 60' Carriage Barn with 14' Lean-To makes a spacious recreational hall for Oxford Academy in Westbrook, CT.
Posted to Blog: Monday, March 01, 2021
Custom Timber Frame Barn Features a Basketball Court
The customers had a specific vision and truly customized the building inside and out, including their very own indoor basketball court. Read on to see exterior and interior photos of this exceptionally designed & built custom timber frame barn. Plus, watch a video of the timber frame raising.
Posted to Blog: Thursday, February 18, 2021
CT LIVE! at The Barn Yard
Broadcast live today from our design & manufacturing campus in Ellington, hear from Everett & Chris Skinner, check out our timber frame shop, and see completed barns & custom projects in this segment from CT LIVE!
Posted to Blog: Friday, January 29, 2021
Shop Tour
Join Everett Skinner IV for an in-depth educational tour of our advanced timber frame design & manufacturing facility in Ellington, CT.
Posted to Blog: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Maple Barn
This 30' x 30' Newport with 12' Lean-To and 24' x 26' Addition is Woodlife Ranch’s maple barn, where they take raw sap from the acres of maple trees surrounding the barn, and distill it into several tasty varieties of maple syrup.
Posted to Blog: Monday, January 25, 2021
More than a Pool House
The customers of these buildings took it to the next level by making them into the ultimate guest spaces. Read on to see these pool houses with fully finished interiors.
Posted to Blog: Monday, January 25, 2021
Summer Retreat: Rain or Shine
Everything you need for a summer retreat, right in your backyard. Check out the bright & airy interior of this fully-finished pool house with an island vibe.
Posted to Blog: Friday, January 08, 2021
