The Barn at Kill Creek Farm

06/12/2026

05/17/2026

Celebrating Community

Take a trip to the newly renovated Johnson County Library - De Soto library this summer and be sure to visit the new mural in the children’s area — featuring a fun depiction of The Barn at Kill Creek Farm!

Whether you have little ones in your life or are embracing graduation season—like we are this month at the The Barn at Kill Creek Farm—we hope you celebrate being a part of such a close and caring community. Here’s to what lies ahead!

03/03/2026

The Barn at Kill Creek Farm was pleased to host Bridge Church De Soto's Mexican Dinner fundraiser over the weekend for the CIY summer student conference. This would mark our 4th year supporting this special event.

It was wonderful to see so many students, parents, and community members come together, and the generosity of everyone involved was truly inspiring.

As a nonprofit event venue, we enjoy offering our space to local nonprofits and community groups whenever we can. Learn more about The Barn at Kill Creek Farm and how we serve our community: https://thebarnatkillcreekfarm.org/

02/22/2026

Today’s the day your dream wedding starts to feel real!

Step into inspiration and see what’s possible with The Barn at Kill Creek Farm at the The 2026 Lawrence Wedding Collective Open House from 11–3. Meet local vendors, gather ideas, and discover all our traditional Barn has to offer as you bring your celebration to life.

Find us inside Venue 1235. We’ll see you there!

02/21/2026

It’s almost time! Join us TOMORROW (Feb 22) from 11–3 at The 2026 Lawrence Wedding Collective Open House for a day of food, fun, drinks, and giveaways!

Come discover the rustic charm of The Barn at Kill Creek Farm and explore our affordable wedding packages designed to make your dream day stress-free. You’ll find our booth inside Venue 1235, right along the Kansas River.

We can’t wait to see you!

02/19/2026

Valentine’s Day last weekend – Wedding planning this weekend!

If you’re newly engaged (or have been waiting for the perfect moment to start planning), join us at The 2026 Lawrence Wedding Collective Open House on Sunday, February 22, from 11am–3pm.

Come see The Barn at Kill Creek Farm’s offerings at Venue 1235 for a chance to win a free bottle of wine and to learn about our charming, rustic, timber-framed barn. 🍷🍾

Registration is free! Enjoy food/drink samples, giveaways, and lots of wedding inspiration! https://lawrenceweddingcollective.com/

One day dedicated to making your wedding planning easier! Register now and visit us at Abe & Jake's, Cider Gallery, Venue 1235, and Maceli's to see our spaces and meet our trusted vendors. Registration is free for all attendees! Couples can enjoy a complimentary cocktail at each of the four venues.

02/09/2026

Ask yourself: Are you privy to this info?

One of the most-asked questions we get at The Barn at Kill Creek Farm focuses on the smallest building on the property—the outhouse!

This small-but-necessary outbuilding was a key structure back in the day—many people have no idea that it was built in the mid- to late 1930s! Farm owner Darrel Zimmerman relocated this actual Work Projects Administration (WPA) Outhouse from a farm south of DeSoto to his farm at Kill Creek Road and K-10 in the early 2000s. Part of the move involved some restoration work, a new roof, and fresh paint.

After 25 years, the outhouse was a bit worse for wear. Four Barn board members—Jim Walker, Bob Zindler, Bob Teetsel, and Barry Zimmerman— volunteered their time and skills in 2025 to restore this latrine to its former glory—adding new siding, a new roof and a new coat of red paint. It now stands as a testament to hard work—then and now!

Work Projects Administration (WPA) Outhouse

The WPA was established during the Great Depression as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's “New Deal,” which provided jobs and improved infrastructure around the nation. While the program was best known for completing large scale projects, 2.3 million outhouses were constructed across the country to improve sanitation and public health in rural areas.

Every WPA outhouse was identical in both design and construction. They were built with a 4- x 5-foot wooden frame, a hanging roof with a 6” wide fascia board on all sides, and a ventilation chimney with a metal screen that vented polluted air outside and kept flies from coming inside. Each outhouse was constructed with a concrete foundation, floor, and vault.

01/26/2026

Ready to say ‘I do’? Need inspiration for your upcoming wedding or reception? 💕

Make plans to attend the Lawrence Wedding Collective Open House from 11am-3pm on Sunday, February 22 and visit lots of vendors, including us—the rustic farmstead at The Barn at Kill Creek Farm. (While you’re there, register for a free bottle of wine at our booth!)

The show offers FREE online registration at https://lawrenceweddingcollective.com/ for engaged couples and their guests, plus complimentary cocktails and prizes at four venues!

Make plans to join us!