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Inside the Bayou Party Barn

Part stable, part entertaining space, this versatile structure has become a family's weekend retreat
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The stable entrance to the Heebes' barn, built from reclaimed Louisiana lumber.

Bayou Beauty

The stable entrance to the Heebes’ barn, built from reclaimed Louisiana lumber.

Photo: Alison Gootee

A glimpse of the barn.

A glimpse of the barn.

Photo: Alison Gootee

An exterior view of the Heebe barn by architects Eric Grieshaber and George Hopkins in Louisiana.

An exterior view of the Heebe barn by architects Eric Grieshaber and George Hopkins in Louisiana.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The outdoor fire pit on the property.

The outdoor fire pit on the property.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The Heebes' miniature Sicilian donkeys outside the stable.

Natural Selections

The Heebes’ miniature Sicilian donkeys outside the stable.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The stable entrance to the party barn.

The stable entrance to the party barn.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The tack room.

The tack room.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The bar.

The bar.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Vintage hog pans and copper cookware on open shelves in the kitchen.

Vintage hog pans and copper cookware on open shelves in the kitchen.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Kitchen shelves.

Kitchen shelves.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The dining room overlooking the swamp.

Bonus Images

The dining room overlooking the swamp.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Photo: Alison Gootee

The wood-burning fish grill in the heart of the barn.

The wood-burning fish grill in the heart of the barn.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Photo: Alison Gootee

A window bed on the second floor.

A window bed on the second floor.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Photo: Alison Gootee

Photo: Alison Gootee

An antique creel collection in a guest bedroom by interior designer Melissa Rufty.

An antique creel collection in a guest bedroom by interior designer Melissa Rufty.

Photo: Alison Gootee

A peek into the Heebe kitchen from the barn’s entry.

A peek into the Heebe kitchen from the barn’s entry.

Photo: Alison Gootee

A painting by the late Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter gives the barn local flavor.

A painting by the late Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter gives the barn local flavor.

Photo: Alison Gootee

A Creole pirogue tethered to the meandering swamp walk.

Swamp Sanctuary

A Creole pirogue tethered to the meandering swamp walk.

Photo: Alison Gootee

The Heebe’s garden and gazebo.

The Heebe’s garden and gazebo.

Photo: Alison Gootee

An alternate view of the Heebe’s garden.

An alternate view of the Heebe’s garden.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Fred and Jennifer Heebe.

Fred and Jennifer Heebe.

Photo: Alison Gootee

Interior Designer Melissa Rufty.

Interior Designer Melissa Rufty.

Photo: Alison Gootee