We really enjoyed the Barn! Gwen was an amazing host, very responsive. Kitchen had everything (seasonings, evoo, pots, pans, foil) to grill the 2 nights we did and there was enough firewood-we used the pit all 3 nights (s’mores too!). The Barn has great views and we stargazed (brought telescope and used apps to identify constellations, spotted Saturn and shooting stars. We had a full moon, and on last night it was all orange) And, the cows…there is a pasture with these adorable black cows that would appear now and then. Not sure if they were milking cows or what but on our last 2 days, we saw babies! At least 3 lying close to the fence or walking near mamas. Just another little treat.
I chose The Barn for a remote farm experience and the great reviews for our fam of 4 (two 21+ sons) on a bourbontour. Cynthiana was further out, but I’m glad we rented because the time spent w/ family in this peaceful, pastoral setting each night was something we all really needed.
Itinerary? Day1Angel’s Envy then lunch B4 getting to the Barn, immediately at firepit w/ cocktails, s’mores&tunes. Day2:Woodford,Buffalo, Prodigy winery (eh, nearby pasture was cool– pet & befriended horses) then back to our peaceful retreat. Day3:Claiborne Farm, Lex’s Distillery Dist. (Elkhorn &Pepper dist.), lunch at Lex Native Garden Café (love the Zen), grocery run, back to Barn.Day4 back 2 STL-Heaven Hill tasting then Exchange Pub New Albany. We loved Kentucky!Thank you Gwen for helping make our vaca amazing