Enjoy your stay in the historic 1890s with all the comforts of the 21st century. Relax in the quiet country atmosphere. Catch a glimpse of a starlight sky, wild turkeys, deer, and fireflies across the pasture in the summer.
Owner Martin Rude had a long-held love of old castles and barns, which inspired him and his wife, Cheryl, to start the Barns @ Timber Creek venture. Castles in Kansas seemed a stretch, but barns were a definite possibility. They found 35 acres with a stone barn just north of Winfield and began the journey. A second barn, built with beams and hickory pegs in Oxford (11 miles east of Winfield), was found and donated on the condition that it would be taken down piece by piece and moved! They did it! Students from the local high school advanced graphics class put the plans, which were in Martin's head, on basic blueprints, and a local bank, CornerBank, believed in the Rudes' dream with a loan. Their two kids grew up thinking barn-building was part of everyday life. Everyone survived, learned a lot, and opened the doors of the Bed & Breakfast beam barn in 2004. The restoration of the stone barn was completed in 2011 as an event venue. The restoration of the granary barns was completed in 2021. The Granary barn serves as an outdoor covered pavilion, providing additional space for the event area.
We have a 2-acre vineyard at The Barns. St. Vincent, Chambourcin, and Vignoles were planted using vines from the former Wheat State winery. Trial and error, and Mother Nature, have been our best teachers as we learn about the world of the vineyard. Unpredictable early frosts, deer's appetites for tender young vines, and raccoons' ravenous appetites for grapes at the perfect picking sugar level are among some of the hardest lessons.
If you’d like to see where we are now or taste some of our blending efforts, just ask while you’re a guest at The Barns or send us an email at timbercreekbarnsinfo@gmail.com to schedule a visit today!
G.W. Yount planted orchards, quarried stone, and raised a family on the banks of Timber Creek. The history of his time is kept alive through the Barns at Timber Creek. The original stone barn is on the National Historic Register and stands as a testament to the hard work of a fine craftsman. B&B hosts Martin and Cheryl Rude moved an 1890s post-and-beam barn to the property, reconstructed it, and have added today's comforts to the buildings of yesterday. Plan to stay in one of the guest rooms for your special celebrations, quiet getaways, retreats, group gatherings, or family reunions.