This family retreat took shape with the fun collaboration of the homeowners, including their teenage boys. Thoughtful interior elements create connection between all three levels of the home, such as a ship ladder to the family room loft, a wooden catwalk and an upstairs bedroom window that overlooks the open living below. A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the space with practical warmth and rustic ambiance.
 
The key architectural element of this reinterpreted mountain aesthetic is the large and distinct shed roof. Supported by angled posts and clad in rusted corrugated metal, the design is reminiscent of Colorado ranches and mines. Well-positioned covered decks and patios offer ample opportunity to experience the breathtaking views of Navajo Peak, Chama Peak and Chromo Mountain. Blackbird Ranch is a testament to the enduring beauty of Mountain Rustic architecture, contemporized, in harmony with nature and in tune with its timeless, historical roots.