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Red Barn Inn
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Swanton, Maryland
Cozy B&B in a rustic style with whirlpool baths, fireplaces & a fishing pond beside a golf course.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Phone (301) 387-3373
- Website theredbarninn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The room was elegantly appointed with a very cozy bed and spotlessly clean.”
“We loved being able to walk down to the pond to catch fish, taking walks on the grounds, and the quick drive to hiking the trails at Deep Creek Lake.”
Amenities couples mention
“We loved being able to walk down to the pond to catch fish, taking walks on the grounds, and the quick drive to hiking the trails at Deep Creek Lake.”
“We had live music, catered dinner, the best bartenders and a mechanical bull.”
“She made sure that we have everything (including wheelchair access and facility) to enjoy our stay.”
What couples say again and again
“The venue is gorgeous and so much stress was relieved by having it for the entire weekend so we could set up on Friday and tear down on Sunday morning.”
“The property is private, and the Stone House and rooms at the Inn are comfortable, unique and clean.”
From the reviews
We just enjoyed an overnight stay at the Red Barn Inn in Swanton, MD, in the Deep Creek Lake area, and let me tell you: what a jewel of a place! The whole building has been renovated and beautifully decorated in a modern farm house chic, with spacious bedrooms, with gorgeous views of the pond and hills, as well as the…
We (six families of total 22 people) just had our best ever get together at Red Barn Inn. Everything was there, what we were looking for - The peaceful environment, spacious room size, cleanliness, closeness to all Deep-Creek-Lake attractions, and space to play outside, and so on.
My husband and I were fortunate to be able to stay at the Red Barn Inn at the end of June for a family event in the area. We were joined by many of our family members, and the Inn provided all the space we needed!
The Red Barn Inn at Deep Creek is a very special place. We had our 50th birthday party there and Lori and everyone we met were so helpful and professional. The new Pub space was just the right size, beautiful and comfortable.
Getting married at Red Barn Inn
Red Barn Inn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Red Barn Inn
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Red Barn Inn — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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