Blackwater Bungalow

12/14/2025

It was a magical weekend in Blackwater✨

12/14/2025

Congratulations to our friends at River & Rail Coffee!✨

Dancing, Drinking, and Door-To-Door Singing. Story by Andrea Kaneko Each year on New Year’s Eve since the 1730s, Ste. Genevieve, the oldest permanent European settlement in Missouri, pays homage to its French-colonial roots through the event La Guignolée. This event, which began in France in the ...

11/30/2025

Thanksgiving gave us precious time with both sides of our family and quiet, cozy moments at the Bungalow with just the six of us. We are grateful for Mark Danner, whose quiet dedication helps make the holidays in Blackwater extra special.

We also made lep cookies under the loving supervision of my grandmother. Standing in the kitchen with four generations was the sweetest blessing of all. Thanks to the Blackwater Preservation Society for preserving the rich history of lep cookies in the area, a cherished tradition brought by German immigrants long ago.

11/23/2025

10/12/2025

Thank you, Blackwater community, for another wonderful progressive dinner!🩶

07/18/2025

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a luncheon to welcome Dr. Joel Rhodes, the new Executive Director of the State Historical Society and my gracious co-researcher for the immersive railroad museum coming to Blackwater, thanks to Missouri Humanities. Grateful to all who joined us (Artie even attended!). It was a room filled with kindness, gratitude, and shared excitement. Much to do in the year ahead, but the journey is already inspiring! 🚂

06/09/2025

Just over a year ago, this building was barely more than a shell, caught between what was and what could be.

This quiet little town has seen its share of trials, yet it always rallies. Time and again, it’s the people with deep roots in the community, those who pour their heart and soul into it, who bring it back to life.

I’ve always admired Blackwater for never trying to be anything it’s not. It isn’t flashy or pretentious, it is genuine, hardworking, and full of grit.

This project is just one small piece of a much bigger story, of a community with people who keep building, believing, and showing up. Bravo, Blackwater friends🩶

06/08/2025

How cool is this?💛

05/30/2025

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04/30/2025

04/30/2025

What an unforgettable day at the Missouri State Capitol!

The Bungalow received a 2025 Missouri Preservation Award. It was an incredible honor to see a tiny Mid-Missouri town recognized alongside major projects from Kansas City and St. Louis.

Surrounded by dear friends and four generations of family, we celebrated with a lovely luncheon, a joyful (and hilariously overstuffed) car ride avoiding a rainy walk, and plenty of laughs and hugs. Grateful for every moment!🩶