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Wolf Trap plans to begin operating the relocated and renovated Virginian Barn in November, adding a third historic structure to The Barns at Wolf Trap.

The 2,500-square-foot barn, built in the early 1900s, was disassembled and moved from its longtime home in Loudoun County to Wolf Trap earlier in 2026. The renovated building will provide space for dining, gatherings, special events and private rentals. Kitchen and restroom facilities have also been added inside.

No exact opening date in November has been announced.

Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO Arvind Manocha said the project would expand the ways visitors can use the property around performances.

“The addition of the Virginian Barn allows us to build on that legacy by creating more opportunities for our patrons to gather, celebrate, and connect before and after performances while preserving the historic character that makes this place so special,” Manocha said.

Longtime Wolf Trap donors Karen and Fred Schaufeld donated the barn. They were concerned that it could be taken down because of a Route 15 widening project, according to the supplied account. Wolf Trap was already looking for a third building when the Schaufelds offered the structure.

“We are so pleased that this remarkable historic structure will live on in a meaningful way,” the Schaufelds said.

They added: “Wolf Trap is the perfect home for the Virginian [Barn] because it shares our appreciation for preservation, community, and bringing people together.”

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the building project in December 2025. Lancaster Timber Framers began work in spring 2026 to disassemble, recondition and reconstruct the barn at Wolf Trap. The company specializes in restoring historic timber-frame structures.

The new facility will join two 18th-century barns that were moved to Wolf Trap from New York. Those buildings represent German and Scottish architectural styles. Together with the Virginian Barn, they will form a collection of three historic barns at the performing arts venue.

The project gives the relocated structure a new role while expanding the practical space available at The Barns. Beyond its use for meals and informal gatherings, the renovated building is intended to accommodate special events and private rentals.

Wolf Trap has not reported the project’s cost. The precise status and potential effects of the Route 15 widening project were not independently documented in the supplied material.