Catskill Wedding Event Center

Catskill Wedding Event Center

When a customer approaches you about building an event venue in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains, you know that you have the potential for something special. After going through the design process we were excited about partnering up as their premier barn builder. As...
Timber Frame Home Planning

Timber Frame Home Planning

The dictionary defines timber as: “a large squared or dressed piece of wood ready for use or forming part of a structure.” Along with the ubiquitous calling of a falling tree, these are the two most popular references to wood suitable for building or carpentry....
River Mountain Retreat Update

River Mountain Retreat Update

Nestled in the Black Valley of south-central Bedford County along Sweet Root Creek, the 142-acre River Mountain Retreat is the first-ever “work play outpost” of personalized outdoor experiences with work amenities for those needing a connection to home or office....
BARNS 101

BARNS 101

Barns have been in use for centuries. They are used for housing livestock, including cattle and horses, as well as equipment and fodder, and often grain. In the U.S., the first barns were built by English and Scottish settlers and had many specific design features...
Barns with Living Quarters

Barns with Living Quarters

There is just something so down-home comforting about a barn. It speaks of simpler times when our ancestors labored with their hands to provide food and care for their families. So it makes sense that you’d want to live in one, right? But your house-inside-a-barn...
Tips for Working with Building Contractors

Tips for Working with Building Contractors

It takes careful planning, saving and budgeting to be ready to build your new home. But the next step you take — hiring a contractor — might just be the most important. That’s because a good one will help turn your dream into reality, while a not-so-great one can lead...
Timber Construction on the Rise

Timber Construction on the Rise

Building homes with wood is as ancient as the house itself. For centuries, homes were constructed with wood in addition to mud, stone, brick and many other earthen compounds. Timber framed homes became a mainstay in Colonial America with its ample supply of wood from...