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Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom is a celebration of the Earth. We strive to be more than just a pretty place, but one that offers a meaningful, mindful experience. Our ideology and momentum rests on creating superior events while being cognitive of the size of the ecological footprint created in the process. Our philosophy on living is tightly woven into each thread of our business. Being aware of our choices and the power of those choices drives every decision we make.
We do what we can today and are prepared to make more changes as alternatives become available. We constantly ask questions, and we keep adapting. We garden organically. We recycle everything we can. We compost all our kitchen scraps. We use 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper. We use organically grown flowers in all our arrangements. Our food service is certified organic by Orgeon Tilth and the USDA. We are members of the Green Restaurant Association and take at least three environmental action steps each year. We cool and heat our building with geothermal power. The Mansion has a 75-year concrete roof and the ballroom has a 75-year thatched roof.
We also think it is very important to actively support our community. Local artists are carefully chosen, from our buffet platters by local glass makers to produce from local farms. We donate our facilities to local groups who are committed to making the world a sustainable place. We are achieving something special in providing amazing events, with minimal impact on our environment, and great benefit to local and sustainable businesses. We are constantly learning and always enjoying our job!
Our vision is to provide a community center that is ecologically advanced, energy efficient, consciously designed, and sustainable. We hope to provide a setting for people to come together and interact in a surrounding that will foster awareness and cultivate community among people interested in working to improve our world.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration of our venue. Our hope is that the result will be to awaken your spirit and allow you to create your celebration with hope, wisdom, and promise in your life.
Barn as it was in New York, circa 1770's:
- Built predominately with recycled materials including a pre- revolutionary timber frame barn.
- Thatched roof constructed by craftsmen from England.
British thatchers laying the first reed bundles:
- Rastra walls a recycled Styrofoam building wall
- Locally made stucco
- Geothermal heating and cooling system
- Menu highlights local organic products
- Gardens organically maintained, plans to have grounds certified organic in 2008
Timber frame, now in Texas, going up:
- Glasses and plates washed without bleach using very hot water from a tankless water heater
- Floral arrangements with organic roses
- Organic cotton fabric tablecloths and hemp napkins
- Candles locally made with non-petroleum, soy wax
- 100% post consumer recycled paper for brochures, menus
- We recycle our paper, glass and metal
- We compost all our food and plant waste
Giant mural by local artist Doug Jacques depicting the Garden of Eden, celebrates our diversity.
Cedar trees reclaimed from our site used as posts
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