Famous Barns Building Workshop

Posted by: Sonja Howle

Round Top, Texas: If you’ve ever dreamt of a classic, wood-framed barn with living space, the workshop designed by Rachel Ashwell and Famous Barns is for you.

The conference is on Saturday, May 4th at The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell, in Round Top and will cover elements of construction, design, restoration and even secrets from a land broker and appraiser’s perspective.

Central Texas Consultant for Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture, Kim Thweatt will share the style, function and philosophy of Ashwell’s Shabby Chic.

Sonja Howle, owner of Famous Barns, will share information on types of barn construction and showcase some of the regional stars from her 2011-2012 Famous Barns Tour.

“I’ve toured barns all over the country – the Frank Lloyd Wright Midway Barn, Will Roger’s Polo Stables in California and his boyhood barn in Oklahoma, the movie barns of Silverado and Astronaut Farmer. The Ranger Lounge in Round Top is special – its interior is surprising and elegant … I knew others would enjoy this style and level of comfort,” Howle stated. Famous Barns will also be releasing the Famous Barn Kit inspired by The Ranger Lounge at the conference.

About Rachel Ashwell and Famous Barns
Since 1989, Rachel Ashwell has been known for her brand of Shabby Chic Style through books, television and print. Her four Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic stories are located in London, New York, Santa Monica, California and Round Top, Texas. Round Top is rich treasure hunting territory for Rachel and her investment in The Prairie has been a labor of love. www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com

Famous Barns builds barns inspired by America’s most treasured barns, in various styles of construction. Sonja has been part of one of America’s leading post and beam and timber frame networks since 2007. She also hosts tours of Famous Barns. www.famousbarns.com

Contact: Sonja Howle, San Antonio, Texas (210) 364-7381, sonja@famousbarns.com