October 8, 2024

Celebrating 5 years

This year marks our 5th anniversary of opening the doors to Briar Barn Inn! Over the past five years, our property has come a destination for cozy getaways, seasonal dining experiences, restorative treatments, and unforgettable celebrations. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful guests, dedicated employees/staff, and supportive community that have made our inn, restaurant, and spa a grand success.

A Dream Becomes a Reality

Utilizing her years in the hospitality industry, Briar Forsythe (owner) and her team established Bramble Hospitality in 2017, dedicated to great food, beautiful surroundings, and exceptional service. In 2019 Bramble Hospitality introduced a second property, Briar Barn Inn, which features a 30-room inn, an on-site restaurant, Grove, and The Spa at Briar Barn Inn.

Newsworthy Opening

Leading up to our opening and during the first year, we were fortunate to be featured in the following:

The Boston Globe – Here, there, and everywhere – “Rowley Gets a Stylish Inn. The Briar Barn Inn recently made its stylish debut in Rowley. The full-service property sprawls across 4 manicured acres where a series of buildings - housing 30 boutique rooms, a 100-seat restaurant in a white post-and-beam barn, a holistic spa, meeting rooms, and offices - create the feeling of a small pastoral village.”
Boston Magazine – Three Stunning North Shore Wedding Venues – “Set on four acres of winding paths and landscaped gardens, the Briar Barn Inn in Rowley, is old-New-England serenity at its finest. The white, 3,150-square-foot post-and-beam barn made its debut in April is full of rustic charm.”
Eater Boston
Northshore Magazine's Eat+Drink

Award Winning Service

We are honored to have received the following awards over the past five years:

BONS 2019 Editor’s Choice: Brunch
BONS 2020 Readers’ Choice: Bed & Breakfast, Editor’s Choice: Day Spa
BONS 2021 Readers’ Choice: Bed & Breakfast
Travelers’ Choice 2021
BONS 2024 Readers’ Choice: Indoor Venue
BONS 2024 Editors’ Choice: Rehearsal Dinner
BONS 2024 Readers’ Choice: Bridal Shower Brunch
Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Aware 2024
The Knot Best of Weddings 2024
Select Registry: New Member of the Year 2024 (nominee)

On the Horizon

Meet 103 Main Street - the 18th-century neighboring property purchased by Briar Barn Inn. With this new acquisition, we are planning to restore the home's facade and preserve the barn while creating additional lodging and guest parking. Learn More