Monday, May 7, 2012

Historic/Barn Charm

Innisfree Farm, Innisfil, Ontario

This barn  was built in 1913 as a family retreat. (The owner was president of the Bank of Commerce, a major Canadian bank.)

Longer view of the farm

 I am linking to BARN CHARM at Trish's Bluff Area Daily.

18 comments:

Halcyon said...

This is a lovely barn. I like the mix of stone and wood! :)

Judy @ daily yarns said...

Wow, you can tell it was well built. Love the stone foundation in this.

Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter said...

This is a beautiful barn with a stone foundation!

Andrea said...

What a wonderful find. So much beauty, so much history. Is there a story behind this picture? There should be. Great Shot ...

Andrea @ From The Sol

barbara l. hale said...

Fantastic barn! Love the stonework and the silos.

A Quiet Corner said...

Reminds me of a place where I used to go, lie on the stonewall and dream...:)JP

Elaine said...

Pretty fancy barn and it was just a retreat! Looks like the owner was pretty well off.

Carver said...

Great barn and so lovely to have the field of flowers in front of it.

Debbie said...

WoW, what a spread!! i do love the close up view and that you know a little bit about it!! that always adds to the charm for me!!

what a pretty field of flowers!!

Beth said...

wow, that is lovely! i love all the textures there. stone, the silo, the roof, the yellow windflowers. all so great!! (:

Jan n Jer said...

What a charmer this is...soooo old but looks to be in good condition!

Tanya said...

i love this!!

W. Latane Barton said...

A barn for a family retreat? hmmmm.

heyBJK said...

That's fantastic! What a gorgeous barn!

Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily said...

CHECK OUT THAT STONE FOUNDATION! WoW! Love it Love it Love it! beautifully surrounded by flowers, the silos, the dark barn wood, very beautiful family retreat, indeed! Niiice

thank you =)

Rose said...

You sure find some great barns...I love the looks of this place and love the silos!

Gillian Olson said...

Great looking farm buildings.

Beth said...

This barn and setting are awesome! I love all the detail and texture, esp. the stone foundation. What a lovely place to retreat too---I imagine most of us would feel good after time spent there!:>)

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