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The Blackbird The Blackbird, a spectacular Airbnb housed in a gorgeous 1905 church in southern Alberta. Dear Blackbird peeps, weeeeeee're baaaaaack!

Albeit in a different way... but we are back! How did it all happen? well, get comfy, here is a snapshot of the last 13 years....I bought the Holy Ghost Church in 2007. With my brother living in Fernie, I often drove past the building and wondered what was happening with her, one time I stopped, and upon entering found an old friend, Witold Twardowski, up in the rafters, giddy with having just unc

overed a long lost painted ceiling. Those that know, or know of Witold, know he is a master of finding new concepts for old buildings, and his design and decor can be seen all over Alberta. Witold had purchased the church, and the Church Hall, now Rumrunner, and was busy working his magic. Years passed, and driving back down to Fernie, I noticed a FOR SALE sign in the front window..... too rushed to stop, the image remained in my mind. Months later it was still there, now this HAD to be a sign, and so it began. I had wanted to get my three kids out of the city and back to a bit of a more ... grounded life... you know.... "the mountains are calling..." Boom, a year later we had built a little house in the church and were ready to open up a coffee house.. and then someone asked if they could bring a band in to play. And just like that, the Blackbird coffee house was born. SO many great nights spent listening to music, in my LIVING room, great friends, long winters, glorious summers. When my little kids became big kids, the city lights beckoned and we were back in the hustle and bustle of the city groove. 8 years have flown by, and suddenly, we had a lot of time on our hands. 2020, am I right? while other people were learning the intricacies of sour dough, or how to tap dance in Italian.... I suddenly had an opportunity to revisit the Blackbird. We "camped" out a few nights, and I fell in love all over again. So our pandemic project has been fixing her up, and figuring out her, and our... well... mostly MY, next chapter. Welcome, The Blackbird. Our mountain getaway, the escape form the city. this is my place to unwind, take a hike and reconnect. I would love it to be yours as well. We are happy to offer up The Blackbird as a holiday rental, from a weekend or a week, I hope you will find it as restorative as I do. Please follow long here and on instagram , to see the progress. We hope to welcome guests sometime in June this year. Like the song says, ..."pack up all your cares and woes"... and we will see you at the Blackbird.

Sunday snacking with .baked ! Checkout this new business offering up small batch amazing made to order baked goods… cook...
02/02/2025

Sunday snacking with .baked ! Checkout this new business offering up small batch amazing made to order baked goods… cookies and focaccia. All the hits! The most delicious focaccia! How long with this loaf last?

Happiest new year to all our fabulous guests at the Blaxkbird. Your enthusiasm and love for our favorite place has fille...
07/01/2025

Happiest new year to all our fabulous guests at the Blaxkbird. Your enthusiasm and love for our favorite place has filled our hearts! Our first guests of 2025, Whiskey and Bailey , really brought the style to the blackbird! How adorbs are they? Happy to be sitting in the sunshine! Thanks for spending the first weekend of 2025 with us ! Can’t wait to host all of you in 2025!

Saturday morning at the blackbird… 🐦‍⬛ bliss!
14/12/2024

Saturday morning at the blackbird… 🐦‍⬛ bliss!

We’ve had the best fun going through ’s fantastic cookbooks she left for us! It’s true… we all need cake! Thank you juli...
09/12/2024

We’ve had the best fun going through ’s fantastic cookbooks she left for us! It’s true… we all need cake! Thank you julie! Happy baking everyone! xo Blaxkbird

If you’re not measuring your snowfall like this is it even snowing???? She’s crazy out here folks! Howwww amazing!!! Thi...
24/11/2024

If you’re not measuring your snowfall like this is it even snowing???? She’s crazy out here folks! Howwww amazing!!! This is your reminder to book your skiing trips in nowwwwww! Blackbird is filling up! 🎿 ⛷️ ❄️ ⛄️ 🔥 🍷 🍻

Current state of affairs at the Blackbird…. Enjoying a midweek get away.
13/11/2024

Current state of affairs at the Blackbird…. Enjoying a midweek get away.

Welll… where did October goooo? So many fun little projects.. we are gearing up for our holiday season.. here a few snip...
03/11/2024

Welll… where did October goooo? So many fun little projects.. we are gearing up for our holiday season.. here a few snippets of what’s been going on!!
Don’t forget to book your weekend getaway, pre Christmas relax, or family ski weekend, blackbird is the perfect choice!

Such a lovely few days at blackbird… I love seeing the lights on in the dark… and wrapped myself up for some gorgeous st...
04/10/2024

Such a lovely few days at blackbird… I love seeing the lights on in the dark… and wrapped myself up for some gorgeous stargazing on the deck… the chill in the air mean cozy season is starting! Can’t wait!xox blackbird

Just a few of our favorite things…
30/08/2024

Just a few of our favorite things…

Happiest sweet 16 Sophie! Thanks for letting the blackbird be part of your special day! Shout out to the smartie birthda...
15/08/2024

Happiest sweet 16 Sophie! Thanks for letting the blackbird be part of your special day! Shout out to the smartie birthday cake, made right here! We love it! Thank you for sharing the photo, if you’ve stayed at blackbird and have a picture you would like to share please DM us!

Little vignettes of beauty at the blackbird this week. How lovely are the flowers on the fern! Such a little surprise an...
10/08/2024

Little vignettes of beauty at the blackbird this week. How lovely are the flowers on the fern! Such a little surprise and delight! Blackbird is full of them. The bright yellow of the kitchen floor always lifts my heart! Ahhhh blackbird says… nothing better . Xox blackbird

Warm summer nights at the blackbird…. Nothing better. Fill your cup with us this season! blackbird
27/07/2024

Warm summer nights at the blackbird…. Nothing better. Fill your cup with us this season! blackbird

Our guests submitted this gorgeous photo of their grandkids enjoying the blackbird! Summer memories being made! Xox blac...
24/07/2024

Our guests submitted this gorgeous photo of their grandkids enjoying the blackbird! Summer memories being made! Xox blackbird

Available date July 26-August 1! Yikes! There was a glitch on our calendar!!! The middle of the last week of July was bl...
03/07/2024

Available date July 26-August 1! Yikes! There was a glitch on our calendar!!! The middle of the last week of July was blocked. But no longer!!! Please share! Blackbird has July 26 thru to August 1st freeeeee due to cancellation!! Someonnnnnne must need a blackbird getaway?? Prime summer holiday-ing! We will even throw in a bottle of Prosecco! Xox blackbird

Last week in July just opened up at the blackbird!!! Who is going to be the lucky group that gets to have their vacation...
26/06/2024

Last week in July just opened up at the blackbird!!! Who is going to be the lucky group that gets to have their vacation at the blackbird! Book quickly, this won’t last long! ❤️❤️❤️🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

Last week in July just opened uppppp! Who is going to be the lucky group to get a summer break at the blackbird? Early b...
26/06/2024

Last week in July just opened uppppp! Who is going to be the lucky group to get a summer break at the blackbird? Early blackbird gets the beer on the deck! It won’t last long! Xox blackbird 🐦‍⬛

This is what we love, a fantastic milestone birthday weekend! We were thrilled that the blackbird was part of your speci...
21/05/2024

This is what we love, a fantastic milestone birthday weekend! We were thrilled that the blackbird was part of your special celebration! Big thank you to the Urquhart family and the beautiful birthday girl Wendy! We are honored you chose us as your weekend getaway. Xox blackbird

Glorious snowy weekend at the blackbird! Projects, sunny snow coffees… blissss! Summer is filling up fast so finalize th...
24/03/2024

Glorious snowy weekend at the blackbird! Projects, sunny snow coffees… blissss! Summer is filling up fast so finalize those plans peeps! Happy weekend! xo blackbird

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