Recently Briar Forsythe, my friend and proprietor of the North Shore’s newest inn and special events venue, the Briar Barn Inn, invited me to again visit the property and photograph their progress. You can see photos from April here.
Proprietor Briar and architect Gerald Fandetti
You will simply be knocked out by the beauty of the architecture and exquisite interior details. The buildings perfectly meld with the pastoral landscape, paying lovely homage to the area’s agricultural roots.
Some of the details will melt your heart. For example–architect Gerald Fandetti and designer Charlotte Forsythe, many, many years ago, rescued the gorgeous arching windows you see pictured here. The windows have been incorporated into the architecture of the Barn and will flank the entryway vestibule. Imagine storing these huge unwieldy windows for decades, not knowing if they would ever find a new life.
People love farmhouse style weddings–mostly because they want the feeling of at-home, relaxed, and down-to-earth entertaining. At Briar Barn Inn, you will find the perfectly idealized setting for your dream down-home wedding, along with every imaginable modern luxury.
More sneak peaks to come!
Briar Barn Inn is located in Rowley on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway at 101 Main Street (Route 1). For more information about the Inn visit the Briar Barn Inn website here. To book your stay call 978-653-5323.
Message from the Briar Barn Inn team:
BRIAR BARN INN IS NOW BOOKING: December 2018 and beyond!
We’re so excited to be opening our Inn just in time for the holiday season – on December 1st, 2018! We want our friends and neighbors in Essex County to be among the first to enjoy our cozy rooms, so we are offering an introductory rate of 20% off your entire stay! So if you’re looking for a local getaway in December 2018 – March 2019, or want to host your family or friends for a wintertime visit, we invite you to celebrate a new tradition in our 30-room Inn. Each room features a fireplace, luxurious bathrobes, and an alcove soaking tub! We’ll also include a special in-room gift for our guests in December to celebrate our very first month in business.
The opening of our Restaurant and Spa will follow shortly after our December 2018 Inn opening, so this introductory rate is the perfect way to get a preview of all our property will offer.
Visit our reservation website (linked below) to book your stay! After selecting the dates of your stay, enter the code “LCAL” under the area that says “Rate Options”, and hit the “Apply” button to get 20% off your entire stay for visits between December 1st, 2018 and March 31st, 2019. Or call and mention “Local Love” to experience our very first season at Briar Barn Inn!
