Homes West e
The CaBIN
It’s no secret that once all the livestock, grain and equipment is removed from the framework of an agricultural building, what’s left is the ideal shell for a unique living space. These distinct buildings that used to earn their keep as farming or ranching structures, offer a great deal of character. And what many people have discovered is that once they are cleaned, gleaned and primed for their second life, they provide a living experience that romantically blends urban and rural worlds together. Here’s how an Alberta couple turned a wind-blown, bashed in grain bin, into a sought-after airbnb. By JENN WEBSTER
42 WESTERN HORSE REVIEW JULY/AUGUST 2021
