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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!
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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.

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

So excited to be a part of this contest! Such a great idea to help you all check out our little corner of paradise!
19/03/2024

So excited to be a part of this contest! Such a great idea to help you all check out our little corner of paradise!

PICTURE 1 - PHOTO TO ADVENTURE CHALLENGE! Get ready to play!

Week 1 of 10

Read the comments to learn how to play, but first, let's learn a little bit more about this picture. Get extra entries into the prize draws by re-creating this photo. You don't have to have a dog, but if you do, then extra high fives for you! You can also play by finding a mural near you and re-creating the picture, but more entries if you can re-create this one!

Have you seen this beautiful mural in Crowsnest Pass? It brings joy to humans and dogs, and we just simply love it!! It is home to The Blackbird accommodation. You can book this exceptional church, curated to impress and inspire. A great place to rejuvenate even on rainy days as you won't be bored when you enter this unique stay. Perfect for a large family, a retreat with your friends, a quiet get-a-way and so much more! Come visit us in the South Canadian Rockies Tourism.

Better yet, you can win a partial stay and gift basket from The Blackbird. It is part of one of four prize packages. In prize package #2, you can win $200 off a stay at the Blackbird and a welcome basket with local goodies. We recommend booking mid-week if you win this package as some of the spas included in this package have more options available mid-week. Sounds like a pretty fun trip with the friends! Can we get a whoop whoop?

Anyone can book The Blackbird for your next stay:
https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/49795099?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710812188_ZjllODdmNDYyZTIz&source_impression_id=p3_1710812189_%2Fh7fUNc%2FbW4JVoDG

The Blackbird is one of our Gold Sponsors and we would like to thank all sponsors for donating exceptional prizes to this contest! A shout out to our gold and silver sponsors: The Blackbird Adanac Adventures Cabins & Camping Crowsnest Pass The Crowsnest Pantry The Yurt Experience/ Aurora Eggert Coaching Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Cafe Burmis Bed N Bales South mountain beauty Chakras Revitalizing Spa & Salon The Gilded Haus spry.

I love holidays at the blackbird so very much, normally I’m spending all my time getting ready for guests and making sur...
21/12/2023

I love holidays at the blackbird so very much, normally I’m spending all my time getting ready for guests and making sure all the magic touches and special sparkles are there… this year I’m so very lucky to have been able to take a few days to fully relax and restore. Sleeping in, staying in pyjamas all day… sinking into the couch in front of the fire… sinking into a gorgeous tub.. there is nothing more rejuvenating than a clawfoot tub and candles… if you are trying to find the perfect gift? Look no further. A few days at the blackbird will fit annnnyones stocking and be sure to bring a sparkle to anyone’s eye. Link in the bio for your escape .

Here’s cheers… holiday season begins at Blackbird. All the glitter, all the glitz… but it’s the cozy blackbird vibes tha...
12/12/2023

Here’s cheers… holiday season begins at Blackbird. All the glitter, all the glitz… but it’s the cozy blackbird vibes that keep us coming back! Xo happy December everyone! Xoxo blackbird

How many blackbird elves does it take to put a tree up? Well our amazing crew spent a day glitzing and sparking up our l...
05/12/2023

How many blackbird elves does it take to put a tree up? Well our amazing crew spent a day glitzing and sparking up our lovely blackbird for the holiday season! And wowwww does she sparkle! Why not book a fun winter getaway? Snuggle in by the fire and turn up the Christmas music!

Blackbird news flash! Accommodation has opened up for the Meet the Minotaur weekend! Looking forward to hosting another ...
24/11/2023

Blackbird news flash! Accommodation has opened up for the Meet the Minotaur weekend! Looking forward to hosting another great group of racers! Follow the link!

The Blackbird 1905 church mountain getaway

Why else can you do on a weekend at the blackbird? Welllll let me tell you.. a whole lottttt! Check out one of our favor...
02/11/2023

Why else can you do on a weekend at the blackbird? Welllll let me tell you.. a whole lottttt! Check out one of our favorite fun time planners, . From a few hours, to a full day of great activities tailored to your group’s needs, will get you informed and excited about all the great outdoors that crownest pass has to offer. And now you have realllllly earned that night in front of the fire! Happy wintering!

It’s happppppening Sept. 10-14 , 2024, the second, The Divide 200 from ! We had a blast following the action last year ...
16/10/2023

It’s happppppening Sept. 10-14 , 2024, the second, The Divide 200 from ! We had a blast following the action last year ! Checkout www.divide200.ca for all the details.
We have blocked our week sept 8-16 to allow time for racers to register, and book. So please message us directly. We will keep the week blocked until the new year! Happy trail running! Xo blackbird all pics from

Tournament ready! We finally received our new ping pong table, all 200 pounds of her! I spent 3 hours putting it togethe...
04/10/2023

Tournament ready! We finally received our new ping pong table, all 200 pounds of her! I spent 3 hours putting it together last night and my neighbours provided the muscle@to flip it over. She’s a beauty! We hope our guests have good times, and remember it’s just a game… hehhe! 🏆🏆

4am finished the first ever 200m race in Canada. Held in our OWNNN backyard, the Divide 200. 92 hours of straight up r...
16/09/2023

4am finished the first ever 200m race in Canada. Held in our OWNNN backyard, the Divide 200. 92 hours of straight up running through the woods…. Little tree nap here and there… well done ladies, well done , well done to all the runners, pacers, crew, volunteers who kept it all going. Such an incredible event to see unfolding throughout the week. Now time for beers, baths, and sleeeeeep! Congratulations!and cheers! 🍻 🥂 !

Look at these gorgeous smiles! These amazing women are running in the Divide 200, Canada’s first 200 mile race, going on...
13/09/2023

Look at these gorgeous smiles! These amazing women are running in the Divide 200, Canada’s first 200 mile race, going on right now! We are stoked to have them and their fabulous group of supporters staying at the Blackbird this week. As night falls on the first day of this crazzzzzy race, we are following and cheers alllll the racers on! What an incredible experience. Well done .gallant and all the crew and volunteers keeping the show going! Sooo impressive! Yahoooo! Nothing like a little run in the woods!

Who knew? Not us! Someone just let us know we are in the top five for “best staycation”! How exciting! But there’s only ...
01/09/2023

Who knew? Not us! Someone just let us know we are in the top five for “best staycation”! How exciting! But there’s only 2 weeks left to vote, id you loved the blackbird, give us a vote! What a cool feather in our cap! Thank you to ! We are honoured!

Loving our blackbird details. Soaking up the last days of summer… do you have your Fall weekend getaways planned? We’re ...
30/08/2023

Loving our blackbird details. Soaking up the last days of summer… do you have your Fall weekend getaways planned? We’re planning for those lovely crisp Alberta mornings, into sunny Fall afternoons and delightful evenings around the fireplace… hope you are too! It’s always nice to have something to look forward to! xox blackbird

It’s true! Dates are open for summer 2024. So if you’re not a fan of car camping, or gas station showers… book your blac...
22/07/2023

It’s true! Dates are open for summer 2024. So if you’re not a fan of car camping, or gas station showers… book your blackbird vacation and rela###x knowing you have it alllll handled! Xoxo blackbird!

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Rescued three big fat bees today! I think they see the bright carpets and think “ohhhh lunch time”! They are so noisy with their buzzing… they seem quite irritated until the climb on the big dandilions head! Awes nature hey??? She’s pretty cool! #savethebees #pollinatorfriendly #beenice #beeawesome

Rabbit rabbit, happy October everyone. We’ve had a lovely weekend getting blackbird all cozy for the new season. Cozy bedding, few little change ups.. so fun! We added a little library to our pass thru room. I found an amazing table that we repurposed, made a new top, and it’s such a cozy little room now! We can’t wait for you to see it! #fallthings #cozyupsettlein #readabook #crowsnestpass

All the details…. Nothing like an alberta summer staycation. Explore your own backyard . We always get comments on our decor, we’ve spent years collecting ( NOT hoarding…lol) from all our travels and estate sales.. auctions, and maybe on the side of a road or two! Just e aiting for the perfect home for our treasures. Definitely not minimalist! Escape to our little hideaway, link in the bio! Xo blackbird

For all your adventuring in 2023, why not elevate your stay? Book our gorgeous c.1905 converted church and be the hero of the vacation! Perfect for when your group is diverse and some are training, some are hiking and some are still in bed! ( no judgment!) Crowsnest Pass is hosting lots of events this year, don’t be left car camping! Link in bio! @golfthecrow @flyfishingalberta_ @crowsnestcafeandflyshop @meettheminotaur @sinister_sports @skyrunning @crowsnestcurlingclub @hearts.peakcollective @crowsnestchamber

Getting ready for our guests this holiday season! Everything looks so sparkly and festive! Still a few December dates available!

Blackbird ladies weekend! Much fun had by all!

Art retreat at the blackbird. Such a wonderful idea, a weekend full of crafting, creating, mentoring and napping! also drinks and food… ( hello fresh scones.. also hello to rum and eggnogg.. it’s not to early is it? Nahhh…🎄)

First night snow report at blackbird! So funnnn right? We love to see it. Especially when we are all tucked in by the fire!

And that’s a wrap! Blackbird paint project is done for 2022! Thank you to Mother Nature for giving us an extra monthhh of warm days. Thank you to Dean for his incredible talent and vision. Thank you to his crew for the time spent scraping and fi###xxing... To Mitchell and Loxly and Angel for giving us their weekends and letting Dean hang out and paint birds! The care you all took with this project was above what I could have ever dreamed . This is a transformation we won’t ever forget. And big thanks to the peeps of Crowsnest who have been so positive and supportive. That is why we all love it here so much! Here’s to a great snow season! We plan on hosting an open house soon so everyone can see the inside as well. Please watch this space for more details! Xoxo the blackbird

good morning everyone! This is how my days at the blackbird start! Love a good bed… with a thousand pillows! And yes, I might be in pyjamas alllll day long! #blackbirdlife #pyjamasforday

Blackbird blackbird! Still a few rest and relaxation summer lazy hiking biking kayaking golfing fly fishing days left! Check the link and dm for questions! https://www.airbnb.com/h/stayattheblackbird

Another creative project coming to fruition at the blackbird… we like to think that these are the touches that set the blackbird apart from the rest. Thank you to the amazing creative @loriemasur for bringing this staircase to life!

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