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Post & Beam Barn Complete: Ellington CT
What began as CNC-machined timbers became a precisely-joined timber frame structure built for strength and beauty. Our crew recently completed this authentic post and beam Carriage Barn in downtown Ellington, CT. Read on to go inside.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Ice Cream Pavilion at Sonny's Place
Last week, The Barn Yard built this 17' x 33' Timber Frame Pavilion for Sonny's Place in Somers, CT. Now guests can enjoy Sonny's tasty ice cream under the shade & protection of the new pavilion. Click to see more pictures and read more about the new Ice Cream Pavilion at Sonny's Place.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Inside the Cover Shot Pool House
Many of our buildings make excellent pool houses. This Grand Victorian pool house in New Canaan, CT graces the cover of our "Sheds & Pavilions" brochure. The building is just as beautiful inside as it is outside.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, March 13, 2015
Precisely Built: Barn Raising
The same precision it takes to design & engineer our post and beam barns, it takes to build them. That precision is evident in the raising of this 36' x 32' Carriage Barn. The result of precisely built joinery is a work of art. Read on for more barn raising pictures from this week's raising in Ellington, CT.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, March 06, 2015
Shelter Harbor Golf Club Halfway House
When Shelter Harbor Golf Club in Charlestown, RI needed a building for golfers seeking refreshments and snacks halfway through the course, they called upon The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages to design and build it. The finished halfway house compliments the main clubhouse with cedar shake siding & roofing.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, February 27, 2015
Home Gym Above Garage
It's that time of year when everyone starts thinking about (and hopefully going) to the gym. This homeowner turned the upstairs of their Newport 1 ½ story garage into a home gym. Now going to the gym is as easy as walking upstairs in the garage. Read on for more garage home gym design ideas.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, February 27, 2015
Flower (Boxes) for Your Valentine
Flowers are nice...but what your sweetheart really wants are flower boxes filled with vibrant flowers on a beautiful new shed from The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages. Let us show you why. Find Valentine's Day inspiration in this blog post.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, February 13, 2015
Relax at the Spa ... at Home
Think our garages are just garages? Think again. This 24' x 24' Newport was built without garage doors and instead with a loft, office, cathedral ceilings, and built in hot tub. Now it's a spa!
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, February 06, 2015
Game Day in the Man Cave
What better place to watch the big game than the man cave in the upstairs of this 26' x 38' Newport Custom Garage in New Canaan, CT. With a big TV, Shelby Mustang pool table, L-shaped couch, mini fridge, microwave, and half bath, it's easy to relax and enjoy the show.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, January 30, 2015
Post and Beam Barn Tour
Tour a completed post and beam barn built by The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages in Sutton, MA. Barn Yard owner & resident structural engineer Everett Skinner IV, P.E. leads the tour, pointing out the features, both inside and out, that make our post and beam barns better, stronger, and more appealing.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, January 19, 2015