“One thing I learned from the first barn that burned was how to make the sliding barn doors better. I did learn a lot and made some incremental improvements that made this barn even better,” explains Mark. It was a total loss except for some of the utility work. “The first barn was similar in layout and it was about 85% complete when it was struck by lightning. In the space where the new barn stands, a previous barn had burned down. Mark also added that there is still an old barn on the property that was built in the 1890’s, but that time has taken its toll on this barn. Mark shared that both his grandfather and his uncle were farmers and he spent a lot of childhood summers at his Uncle Ed’s farm. But obviously, this project was much closer to home. He said he drew inspiration for the new barn from past projects like Mint Spring Farms and other outdoor projects using rough lumber that motivated the overall look and feel of the space. Mark’s RSU team has been handling big projects since 1982, including room additions, basements, attics and whole-house remodels. Making it feel comfortable is no surprise, as this isn’t their first time doing something like this. An older sheep, Clarise plus Daisy-May and Elsie-May also help set the scene and induce smiles at Hidden Acres. Two friendly family pet pigs stumbled over to bask in the attention: Weasie and Iggy-Pig, while Willie-Goat was also eager for an ear scratch. One was a pig delighting in rolling in the mud amid the blazing summer sun. When I first met the incredible husband-and-wife duo for a tour of this epic hobby barn, I was quick to ask about the animals I spotted in the field beside the barn. This new hobby barn on their 9-acre farm “Hidden Acres” is a rustic-glam sight to behold, and it also welcomed the reception following Mark and Theresa’s daughter’s wedding this summer. For Mark Williams, owner of RSU Contractors, his pandemic-born project went a little further than banana bread, gardening, and exercise, however. Originally published in Brentwood LifestyleĪ lot of people took on new hobbies during their long months of sheltering at home.
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