Custom Timber Frame & Post and Beam Barn Kits
Experience
Preserving Tradition Through Our Craft
Harvest Moon Timber Frame turns back the clock by embracing traditional, hand-cut joinery and working with the natural character of each timber. Honoring time-tested post-and-beam craftsmanship, we create barn kits that are as enduring as they are beautiful.
With our in-house design team, every structure is individually customized to suit your residential or commercial needs—whether it’s a classic dairy barn, barn home kit, garage, workshop, pavilion, shed, or beyond. We’ll design, engineer, and hand-cut your frame to exact specifications, ensuring it’s truly your own.
Because we build around your vision, the possibilities are endless.
What We Do
Custom Barn Kits for Every Vision
At Harvest Moon Timber Frame, we make it simple (and exciting!) to bring your dream barn or home to life, even if you’ve never built one before.
We start by getting to know your vision. Our in-house design team will work with you to create a plan that fits your style, needs, and property. Out of the 500+ structures we’ve designed and created, there are only two that are identical.
Choose from a wide array of iconic barn styles: Colonial, Gambrel, Monitor, Salt Box, Broken Back Salt Box, or Shed Roof Modern. The Colonial has timeless New England charm, while the Gambrel delivers that iconic “barn roof” look with added loft space. A Monitor barn features a raised center aisle for light, air, and extra room—perfect for workshops, livestock, or even gathering spaces. The Salt Box and Broken Back Salt Box styles bring a distinctive sloping roofline with lots of character, while the Shed Roof Modern takes advantage of open spaces and contemporary lines. No matter the style, each can be adapted to serve your unique vision and function.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every detail aligns with your vision and to creating something truly yours.
What's Your Style?
Colonial
The Colonial style timber frame barn has a symmetrical roofline to not only provide a consistent interior height but also to create a balanced exterior, elevating both function and aesthetic appeal.
What's Your Style?
Gambrel
Gambrel timber frame barn has a symmetrical roof with dual slopes on each side. The gentle upper slope maximizes headroom, while the steeper, lower slope creates a fully functional second story ideal for extra storage or versatile use.
What's Your Style?
Monitor
Monitor style timber frame barn showcases a spacious central aisle that rises above the adjoining roofs, allowing for a wall that can be fitted with windows to flood the interior with natural light.
What's Your Style?
Salt Box
A salt box timber frame barn features its signature asymmetrical roofline—long and sloping in the back, shorter in the front—creating a classic New England silhouette. Originally designed to help colonial families avoid additional taxation on two-story structures, this clever style combines historic charm with practical extra space, making it a timeless and functional choice for storage, workshops, or living areas.
What's Your Style?
Broken Back Salt Box
The Broken Back Salt Box timber frame barn pairs a Colonial series building with a lean-to attached to the eave wall that can be enclosed or open-air. The steeper roofline of the main section contrasts with the shed’s gentler pitch, creating both visual interest and additional functional space.
What's Your Style?
Shed Roof Modern
The Shed Roof Modern timber frame barn series features a single sloping roofline that provides an open interior and a straightforward, modern design.
Six Fundamental
Barn Kit Styles
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Structures & Types
Timber Frame Barn Kits for Every Purpose
We’ve crafted timber frame barn kits and custom designs for nearly every use—from cozy homes and off-grid cabins to garages, workshops, horse barns, and even 8,000 sq. ft. event venues. Whether you’re after a rustic retreat, a productive workspace, or a unique gathering place, our custom timber frames bring your vision to life.
Event Venues – Memorable Spaces for Any Occasion
Step into the open beauty of a custom timber frame event venue and experience the charm, warmth, and craftsmanship that make each space unforgettable. These stunning structures capture the timeless feel of classic barns—evoking sunlit summer days and carefree moments—while providing the perfect backdrop for weddings, celebrations, and community gatherings.
Garages & Workshops – Built to Work as Hard as You Do
Our timber frame barn kits aren’t just beautiful—they’re built for function. From storing vehicles to creating dedicated spaces for hobbies or business, these garages and workshops combine strong, spacious designs with the natural beauty of wood. Perfect for organizing tools, tackling big projects, or protecting your investments year-round, they offer practicality without compromising on style.
Barn Kit homes – Rustic Beauty Meets Modern Comfort
Bring rustic charm and contemporary living together with a custom timber frame barn home. Featuring open, airy layouts, soaring ceilings, and exposed beams, these homes are built to last for generations. Whether it’s a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, we’ll help you design a space that reflects your style and feels welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Horse Barns – A Safe, Comfortable Home for Your Horses
Custom timber frame horse barns provide strength, beauty, and long-lasting performance for your equine companions. Constructed with full-dimension Eastern Hemlock or Douglas Fir timbers and precision mortise-and-tenon joinery, these barns feature 8×8 vertical posts and 8×10 to 8×14 horizontal beams for heavy-duty durability. Roomy stalls, wide aisles, and excellent ventilation ensure your horses stay safe, comfortable, and well-cared for in every season.
Monitor | 48×84 | New York
Broken Back Salt Box | 36×36 | Michigan
sustainability
Old World Traditions, Preserved
Our building plans strive to retain the barn traditions we have grown to admire and love in structures across the country. There is something about a timber frame building that conveys a warm, rustic feel. At Harvest Moon Timber Frame, we feel it is our duty to try to create new memories for future generations of barn lovers.
From Dreams to Reality
7 Great Reasons to Choose Harvest Moon
- Intentionally Small
- Family Owned
- Built On Trust
- Cut By Hand
- Made in the USA
- Ships Nationally
- Always Custom
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