The Barn at Stratford has been busy this month with activity and new improvements.  Garth’s held another of its fabled antique auctions and will return on May 31st for another Walk In Appraisal Day.  We’re getting ready to Party with the first wedding of the year.

New Logo Signs on the Barn

New Sign - The Barn at Stratford - Event Venue - Delaware OhioThe Barn now proudly wears new “The Barn at Stratford” logo signs facing the Stratford Road entry.  When the roadwork on US23 is completed, new west facing signs will also announce The Barn at Stratford and Delaware County Historical Society .

Shedding Light on The Barn Entry

Event Entry - The Barn at Stratford - Event Venue - Delaware OhioThe Barn’s entry has been brightened by sunlight through the addition of a window.  Inside, the entry has been decorated with oversized historic photos from the Meijer Photo collection.

Hanging Baskets of Flowers

Classic Street Lamp - Historic Meeker Homestead - Delaware County Historical Society - Delaware Ohio Spring Flowers - The Barn at Stratford - Event Venue - Delaware OhioSpring has arrived at The Barn at Stratford.  Hanging baskets of flowers brighten up the barn’s east wall.  At the Meeker House, the classic lamp, that lights the side entry, now boasts its own hanging basket of flowers.

Renovated Restrooms in the Barn

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Women’s

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Men’s

The renovation work on the Barn Gallery Restrooms is now complete.  No longer primitive farm facilities, both rest rooms are sparkling, clean, and modern. Each facility has a marble counter and sink atop an elegant cabinet.  Completing the ensemble is a generously sized framed mirror.

Party Lights for The Barn Gallery

Barn Wedding - The Barn at Stratford - Event Venue - Delaware OhioThe historic beams of The Barn’s Gallery have never looked better.  They are now festooned with highlights to give a festive air.

The lights were made possible by a gift from Hilborn Insurance.

 

The Barn Gallery is Ready for a Party

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Venue Manager Connie Hoffman is busy making sure that everything is just right for the first wedding of the year at The Barn at Stratford.  She has been working with the bride and family to make sure her special day will be just right.
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Connie has even created “Heart Lights” to cover the walls with love for the occasion.