Rebuilding the Round Barn
Shortly after the 2017 Tubbs Fire, architect and grapegrower Ken Moholt-Siebert started a replica of the Fountaingrove Round Barn on his farm, just north of the original location. For some years he worked on it quietly, but as the roof trusses went up it became hard to keep quiet, and the news of his project broke in November 2025, with an article in the Press Democrat by writer Austin Murphy and photojournalist Kent Porter.
What are the remaining steps?
Ken completed the structural frame in February, 2026. The next steps are:
- Roof Panels and Roof at eaves (Summer/Fall 2026)
- Wall Panels, and skirt at basement level
- Sign & Cupola
We are currently raising money to put a roof on the barn.
As of May 2026, we had raised $65,000, which is almost enough to buy the panels; we then need almost another $60,000 to pay for the roofer to finish the roof, once Ken buys and installs the panels. We have ordered the panels, and plan to start installation as soon as they are fabricated and delivered. We will update you with the timeline as soon as we know it. Ken has finished the eaves.
So we are looking for additional community donations.
The VERY BEST WAY to donate is to write a check to:
"Moholt-Siebert Round Barn Rebuild" and mail it to PO Box 20 Fulton, CA 95439.
This saves credit card processing fees.
We have launched a GoFundMe for this next phase.
You can donate here.
Or you can click on the check mark buttons below for a way to donate directly to our account at the local Exchange Bank.
Note: these donations are NOT tax-deductible. The Round Barn is being built by a person, not a 501c3
