**PRIVATE Apartment** - Birdsong Artists Loft

OKOTOKS AREA **PRIVATE APARTMENT** above Birdsong Art Studio is perfect for a weekend getaway or extended stay. It is the ideal mix of both town and country. Please feel free to message us your questions. We live on property and are available to assist or help out if necessary. 1. Private fully equipped studio apartment with kitchen and laundry. 2. Private entrance with a keypad. 3. Cleaning supplies are available in-suite, and we follow AIRBNB COVID19 Disinfection Guidelines between guests. It is said that location is everything. “The Loft” is a few minutes walk from unique shops, great coffee, tasty treats, and the amazing Lineham House Galleries. It is also a few minutes drive to wide selection of larger chain stores including Costco, Walmart, and Safeway. Less than an hour to the Calgary International Airport, an hour and a half to the Canmore/ Banff area and the glorious Rocky Mountains, and only 15 minutes to the south end of Calgary, “The Artist’s Loft” in Okotoks is a centrally located home away from home for your next southern Alberta adventure. For visitors who are visual artists, you will be invited to use Birdsong Studio below as much as you like. It is a 400 square foot creative space with lots of light and several spare easels. If you’re an aspiring artist and want to experience the wonder of painting, ask about arranging a workshop during your stay or some one-on-one painting time with one of our resident artists. For those seeking rest, relaxation and self-care we have yoga, meditation and healing services available onsite. Pre-book your private craniosacral therapy or dynamic energy healing session before you arrive and know that you will be well cared for. “The Birdsong Artist’s Loft” offers a completely unique and private oasis, nestled at the base of a natural hill that is home to many species of birds and a natural habitat for the abundant deer and black squirrels that call Okotoks home. Don’t be surprised to walk down the stairs and be greeted by a furry friend. It is in the heart of downtown, but serene nature walks are literally a few steps away, a perfect balance between town and country. **Please NO Parties** As “Artist’s Loft” guests you have full access to your apartment suite and the backyard. You are also welcome to use the Art Studio in the garage for a small supply fee. We are usually on or about the property and available by text or phone if you have any questions. We are hands-off hosts, and you are welcome to be as private or social as you like. There is usually someone working in the Art Studio below where you are welcome to play and create as much as you like. If you would like to pre-book an art discovery workshop, studio time, an outdoor adventure, please let us know in advance. If you are a larger group, please keep in mind that we also offer full rental of our main house (sleeps 13/ 7 beds) or just basement on its own (sleeps 5/ 3 beds). **Please send us a message if you would like to inquire about either one of these options** Location is everything. “The Birdsong Artist’s Loft” offers a unique and private oasis, nestled at the base of a natural hill that is home to many species of birds and a natural habitat for the abundant deer and black squirrels that call Okotoks home. Don’t be surprised to walk down the stairs and be greeted by a furry friend. It is in the heart of downtown, but serene nature walks are only a few steps away, a perfect balance between town and country. “The Artists Loft” on Historic Elma Street in Downtown Okotoks is a short stroll from unique shops, great coffee, tasty treats, and the fantastic Lineham House Galleries. It is only a few minutes drive to a wide selection of chain stores: Costco, Michaels, Winners, Walmart, Starbucks, and Safeway. We are a centrally located home away from home for your next southern Alberta adventure. We are only 15 minutes to the south end of Calgary, 45 minutes to the Calgary International Airport (YYC), and an hour and a half to the glorious Rocky Mountains and the Canmore/ Banff area. Close enough for day trips, our big beautiful backyard, Kananaskis country has dozens of great hiking and cross country ski trails and includes the Kananaskis Village/Nakista Downhill Ski complex off of HWY 40. Our property has it all, access to local businesses and restaurants, a quiet mature neighbourhood with lots of greenery in the summer and the privacy you crave in a retreat. Our property backs onto a large hill with several walking paths that get you to the top. It is a perfect place to look at the town and watch the sunset behind the mountains or stretch your legs and enjoy some local wildlife and birds. We are also only two blocks from the Sheep River, which is bordered on each side by paved walking trails - a veritable oasis if there ever was one. ____ **For those looking for a hiking adventure and unsure where to go safely, let us know ahead of time so that Heather can customize a day hike or outing. **For visitors who are visual artists or creatives, we invite you to use the Birdsong Art Studio in the garage as much as you like. It is a 400 square foot creative space with lots of light and several spare easels. If you’re an aspiring artist and want to experience the wonder of painting, ask about arranging a workshop during your stay or some one-on-one painting time with one of our resident artists. **For those seeking rest, relaxation and self-care, we have recommendations for local massage therapists and healers. Pre-book your private session before you arrive, and know that you will be well cared for. **NOTE: As a retreat space, there is no TV in the Loft. We do, however, provide WIFI and trust guests to bring a laptop or tablet instead. There is a printer hooked up to the wifi, which you are welcome to use. **Please NO Parties** Historic downtown Okotoks is easily walkable and has much to see and do. We have BIRD electric scooters available throughout the town in the warmer months. (You will need to download: BIRD App). If you are going beyond downtown, we recommend you have a vehicle, although we do have taxi service, and there is a Town of Okotoks transit van available by pre-booking. _____ Historic downtown Okotoks has small town charm with restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and plenty of natural beauty. We are only four houses East of “94 Take the Cake” - an exquisite bakery/coffee shop, a block and a half West of “Lineham House Art Gallery” and the “Rotary Performing Arts Centre.” There are many other businesses on Elma Street, and we invite you to explore them all during your stay in the area. Just one block South is Downtown Elizabeth street, where you can find an art supply store, restaurants, cafes, clothing and other boutique shops. Check out some of our favourite locally owned and operated businesses, including but not limited to; “Rebel Bean Coffee Roasters,” “On Tap - Oil & Vinegar,” “The British Chippy (Fish & Chips Restaurant),” “Tribal Connections,” “Heartland Cafe” and “Bistro Provence 1882 (Fine Dining)”. For visitors who are visual artists, you will be invited to use Birdsong Studio below as much as you like. It is a 400 square foot creative space with lots of light and several spare easels. If you’re an aspiring artist and want to experience the wonder of painting, ask about arranging a workshop during your stay or some one-on-one painting time with one of our resident artists. (There is an additional charge of if you would like to use our art supplies). For those seeking rest, relaxation and self-care we have healing services available onsite. Pre-book your private craniosacral therapy or dynamic energy healing session before you arrive and know that you will be well cared for. We make an effort to support other local businesses so many of the products provided for you in the loft are locally sourced from friends and neighbours.