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- "What is this place?"
"Safehouse?"
"Let's hope." - ―Thor, Tony Stark and Clint Barton[src]
The Barton Homestead is a farmhouse owned by Clint Barton in Iowa. Initially set up for him by Nick Fury, the famhouse enabled him and his wife, Laura Barton, to peacefully live and raise their children here while keeping out of the public eye. After the Ultron Offensive, Barton relocated his family to a new farmhouse. The farmhouse's existence was soon made aware to the authorities following the Avengers Civil War, where Barton agreed to serve a house arrest sentence.
History
First Homestead
Off the Records
- "Fury helped me set this up when I joined. He kept it off S.H.I.E.L.D.’s files."
- ―Clint Barton[src]
When Clint Barton was recruited into S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury made sure his family's existence would be kept secret, setting up the farmhouse as a secure, isolated place where they could live in safety, located in Iowa. Its inhabitants include Barton, his wife Laura, and his two children, Cooper and Lila. The only other person to know of this arrangement was Barton's partner and best friend, Natasha Romanoff.[2]
Ultron Offensive
Avengers Sanctuary
The Avengers arrive at the "safehouse"
- "Honey? I'm home. Hi. Company. Sorry, didn't call ahead."
- ―Clint Barton to Laura Barton[src]
After the Avengers' loss to Ultron, nightmares from Wanda Maximoff, and an outbreak of the Hulk, Clint Barton decided to take the team to his home, where they could lay low and collect themselves. Clint landed the Quinjet outside the house, which the team thought was a safe house, as they made their way towards it.
The Avengers discover Clint Barton is married
When they entered, they discovered Clint being greeted by Laura, who was revealed as his wife that they were not aware of. Following this surprise, Cooper and Lila appeared, and Clint hugged his family, while everyone but Natasha Romanoff stood there, shocked. As Clint and Romanoff reunited with the family, Thor exited the house and went off to go find answers for the visions he saw earlier. The Avengers then got changed and each went and did their own thing.
Clint Barton reunites with Laura Barton
Clint talked with his wife, informing her of what had been happening with the team and Ultron, having been the only one not to be affected by Maximoff. They also discussed Romanoff and Bruce Banner's relationship, as well as Clint's place on the Avengers. Clint then went to do some woodworking with his children outside.
Bruce Banner and Natasha Romanoff talk
As Banner got out of the shower, he found Romanoff waiting in the other room. The two revealed to each other their darkness within them, both seeing themselves as monsters. They then discussed being together and leaving everything behind. However, Banner explained to Romanoff that he could not have a normal life, not like Clint, as he gestured to the home environment.
Steve Rogers and Tony Stark argue
Meanwhile, Tony Stark and Steve Rogers went to chop wood outside as they recovered, where they discussed the future of the team after Maximoff showed them something about their past, future, or dark side. When they started arguing, they were interrupted by Laura who asked if Stark could fix their tractor, so he left Rogers to help her.
Nick Fury talks to Tony Stark in the barn
Stark entered the barn, but was greeted by Nick Fury, who had been called by Maria Hill. Fury and Stark discussed the latter's actions in creating artificial intelligence. Stark revealed how he was shown the death of the Avengers and how he would be responsible for it.
That night, Fury talked with the Avengers, discussing the ongoing events, and how the Avengers needed to act to achieve victory. They were able to realize Ultron's plan, and the team headed out to stop him. Clint promised Laura that this would be his final mission, and the flew away in the Quinjet.[2]
Extensive Remodeling
Clint Barton returns home to his family
- "The dining room. If I knock out that east wall, it'd make a nice workspace for Laura, huh? Put up some baffling. She can't hear the kids running around."
- ―Clint Barton to Natasha Romanoff[src]
After Ultron's defeat, Clint Barton retired from the Avengers and returned to the farmhouse to be with his family, now with a new member being born shortly after. During this time, he also extensively renovated the farmhouse.[2]
Second Homestead
House Arrest
By 2016, Clint Barton had relocated himself and his family from their original farmhouse to a new one.[3] However, after being arrested for violating the Sokovia Accords and subsequently broken out of the Raft,[4] Clint revealed the existence of his family and homestead to the authorities and made a deal to be put under house arrest so he could be with his family.[5]
Snap
Clint Barton witnesses his family disintegrate from the Snap
In 2018, the Barton family decided to have a picnic outside their home, with Clint still being on house arrest. As Laura prepared their lunch, Cooper and Nathaniel played catch while Clint trained Lila in archery. However, Clint's family turned to dust as a result of the Snap, leaving him alone on the property.[3]
Family Reunited
Clint Barton reunites with his family
As a result of the Blip, Clint Barton's family was resurrected in 2023, reappearing on the farm. Shortly afterwards, Clint returned home in a Quinjet where he was happily greeted by Cooper, Lila, and Nathaniel, who hugged him on arrival. Clint then embraced Laura, happy to be reunited again.[3]
Christmas Holidays
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Laura Barton speaking with her family
In December 2024, Laura Barton called her family, who had taken a trip for a weekend away, and asked how they were doing. She discussed with them about their Christmas plans when they returned, and was told they wanted to make gingerbread houses, watch Christmas movies, and wear ugly sweaters.[6]
Laura Barton and the children making gingerbread houses
When Lila, Cooper, and Nathaniel Barton returned home, Laura joined them in making gingerbread houses in the kitchen. As she was helping them, she recieved a call from her husband.[7]
Alternate Universe
Testing Time Travel
Clint Barton at his homestead in an alternate timeline
In 2023, while preparing for the Time Heist, Clint Barton volunteered to test the Advanced Tech Suit and the Time-Space GPS. Using the Quantum Tunnel, he traveled back in time to 2018 before the Snap, creating an alternate timeline. He arrived in the barn and made his way to the house, where he overheard Lila arguing with Cooper, prompting him to try and see his daughter again. However, he was brought back to his timeline seconds before he could.[3]
Appearances
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Avengers: Infinity War Prelude
- Avengers: Endgame (alternate timeline)
- Avengers: Endgame
- Hawkeye
