Billy's Barn Waco

History of Billy's Barn

The spirit of Billy's Barn began decades ago. Billy Robinson raised his family here and was well known for the repair of watches, dolls, woodwork, and bicycles in the China Spring community. In 2004, we became next door neighbors and enjoyed many hours visiting with him over projects and coffee. His barn was overstocked with every tool, implement, bolt, or nut that might ever be needed for any project – big or small. Billy was always available to teach, share, and complete any job. His barn had an open door policy for tools and conversation. He truly understood what it meant to be a good neighbor.

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His passion was enjoying the country life, watching our horses in the pasture, and repairing bicycles for neighborhood families. It was such a delight to watch young children come to choose their favorite bicycle and hear him say, “that one will be 75 cents!” Their faces lit up with joy receiving Billy's gift. Upon renovation, our family was gifted with one of his original repair jobs - a bicycle built for four! To the delight of many local blind children this bike allowed three of them and one sighted young rider to experience a bike's freedom.

In 2017, we bought the property from his children. It is our desire to preserve his memory here. The Guest Haus, originally his shop, has been remodeled into a bed and breakfast for overnight enjoyment. The wood from the original home was repurposed as the beautiful interior barn walls and picnic tables. The home's shutters edge the stage under the covered patio and the original front door now allows access from the back pasture.

In keeping with his giving spirit, fond memories, and

lessons of life's simple pleasures

we invite you to Billy's Barn to come

Relax, Celebrate, and Enjoy.

Your local Waco area backyard venue to host family, friends, co-workers, colleagues, and employees making memories. Complete with AC & Heat inside barn space, Guest Haus accommodations and outdoor venue locations.