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Cocktail Receptions, Luncheons, and Dinners in the Barns

The Barns is suited for any occasion

November 4, 2013
The Barns Atrium
The Barns Atrium
The English Barn features a built-in bar and charming interior
The English Barn features a built-in bar and charming interior
The German Barn
The German Barn
Rustic linens and candlelight highlight the Barn’s bucolic ambiance
Rustic linens and candlelight highlight the Barn’s bucolic ambiance
Both bright and neutral tones complement the wooded walls
Both bright and neutral tones complement the wooded walls
The stage can host range of entertainment and presentations
The stage can host range of entertainment and presentations
The German Barn and stage
The German Barn and stage
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