It's worth the trip to Eureka Springs.

Come into show for the town and enjoy a fun-filled weekend at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. Sleep late, eat well, shop in the historic downtown, and find out just what “A Season of Celebration” is all about.

Two other fun holiday events will take place in Eureka Springs between now and December 10, 2011. The Tour of Homes on December 3 leads participants to festively decorated, historic homes, where docents in period garb will tell interesting tales. The Annual Sweet Treats Tour on December 10 invites participants into nine Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfasts, where they’ll find tasty sweet treats, holiday recipes, and fresh decorating ideas.

We hope to see you soon. Please visit our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast reservations page to book your room.

Please visit Pine Mountain Theater to reserve your seats for “A Season of Celebration.”

If you don’t yet have set plans for Thanksgiving, and if you’re ready for a change this year, consider spending Thanksgiving here, in beautiful Eureka Springs. Take a break from hosting or being hosted, and enjoy the long weekend at your leisure. Several Eureka Springs restaurants will serve Thanksgiving meals, some family style, some buffet style.

Eureka Springs restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, 2011:

• The Crescent Hotel. Roasted Turkey, rosemary and garlic Leg of Lamb, Steamship of Beef, Honey Glazed Ham, Mesquite Salmon, and a host of salads, sides, and desserts.

• Rogue’s Manor. A traditional dinner from 3 to 7 p.m..

• Grand Taverne Restaurant. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner in a romantic, Victorian atmosphere.

• Garden Bistro. A Thanksgiving feast guaranteed to be as delicious as their other food.

Thanksgiving Weekend is a festive time in Eureka Springs. The spirit of Christmas takes over, and colorful lights and decorations dress streets, homes, and shops. It’s a fantastic weekend to start your holiday shopping. The unique shops and art galleries in historic downtown Eureka Springs will be open all weekend. In addition, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts hosts their Winterfest Fine Art and Craft Show on November 25 and 26, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. It should be easy to find unique gifts for your friends and loved ones.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast during this holiday season.

A scene from the 2010 Christmas Tour of Homes in Eureka Springs.

Docents dressed in period costumes will welcome tour-goers to each home. Elegant ladies and gentlemen dressed in period garb will stroll the streets of historic downtown Eureka Springs. All this makes for a very festive mood.

Live music and refreshments are part of the tour as well. Tour-goers will be greeted by choirs at some homes, carolers at other homes, and bands at still others; last year featured a string duo and a brass band. Hot chocolate, warm cider, appetizers, and sweet treats will also be served.

It’s possible to drive to these homes, but in truth, the Christmas Tour of Homes is envisioned as a walking tour. The Eureka Springs trolley runs until 6 p.m., and is a convenient way to move from one area of town to another. Yet even those who drive will find numerous steps, stairs, and inclines throughout the tour. Comfortable walking shoes are advised.

The Christmas Tour of Homes should take between 1 and 2 hours. Afterwards, enjoy a little holiday shopping in downtown Eureka Springs, popping in and out of stores with the folks dressed in historic finery. Grab a bite to eat (if you’re not already full from all the tasty treats offered on the tour), then head back to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and warm yourself by the fire.

Tickets for the Homes Tour may be purchased at Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes.

Is innkeeping right for you?

It’s always fun to browse the art galleries and shops of Eureka Springs, which feature the works of more than 1,000 artists. Many of these artists live in the region – the Ozarks draw creative folks and inspire art – though national and international artists are also represented. The advantage of attending one of the Eureka Springs Second Saturday Gallery Strolls is that it feels like a party. It’s kind of like going to see a movie with a crowd of people on opening night, which is way more fun than watching it by yourself at home.

The next Second Saturday Gallery Stroll in Eureka Springs takes place November 12. The following day, we begin an Aspiring Innkeepers Seminar at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. It runs for three days, from November 13-15, 2011, and is a great way to explore whether or not innkeeping is right for you.

Many people who enjoy staying at Bed and Breakfasts have, at one time or another, considered innkeeping as a career. There are many advantages to innkeeping, and many perks, yet like any career, innkeeping also has its challenges. Our Aspiring Innkeepers Seminar puts potential innkeepers at the table with working innkeepers. We’ll talk about expectations, realities, economics, and marketing. By the end of the three days, you should know if innkeeping is a good fit for you, or if you’d be happier remaining a guest.

Up-to-date Second Saturday Gallery Stroll information is available at Art of Eureka.

Please visit our Aspiring Innkeepers page for additional information about the upcoming seminar.

Join us for the 2011 Holiday Sweet Treats Tour.

The 5th Annual Sweet Treats Tour of Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfasts takes place Saturday, December 10, 2011.

As in past years, Arsenic and Old Lace will participate in the tour, along with eight other Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfasts. Participants are invited to visit each inn to see holiday decorations, taste sweet treats, and pick up new recipes for baking at home. Folks who visit all nine participating inns will be eligible to win one of three $100 gift certificates to participating Eureka Springs B&B’s.

Our December Sweet Treats Weekend includes two nights lodging, 2 gourmet breakfasts, 2 tickets to the self guided Sweet Treats Tour, and 2 Trolley Tickets, so getting to the inns will be easy. Please see our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Packages for details.

The holidays are a favorite time of year for us; we love any excuse to bake a fresh batch of sweet treats and decorate the inn. We look forward to seeing you then.

Celebrate July 4th, 2011, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Downtown Eureka Springs puts on a great old fashioned 4th of July celebration. The day is filled with games, contests, food, and music, all within easy walking distance from our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

At 6 p.m. in the evening, locals and visitors alike head to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Folks bring their own fireworks or buy them on site, and enjoy setting them off in a safe and fun environment on top of a mountain.

You may want to sleep in on July 5th, and that’s just what you should do. So take a few days off work next week and spend them here, at our Eureka Springs AR Bed and Breakfast.

Eureka Springs has a pretty full schedule for the Christmas season.  The historic tour of Homes is set for December 4; the folks at the Passion Play are producing the Reason for the Season; both the Pine Mountain Jamboree and the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down are having their Christmas Shows; the Downtown Network has many events scheduled for the Downtown Merchants!  Of course if you can’t get here to enjoy Arsenic and Old Lace and celebrations in Eureka Springs; you can prepare your favorite Arsenic and Old Lace dish from our cookbook; our great sheets and robes are available.  If you have those folks that are impossible to find the right gift for then consider a Gift Certificate.  Just give us a call we’d be happy to give you more information and will enjoy speaking with guests both past and future.  Remember Arsenic and Old Lace will help you excite all your senses!

Bluegrass weekend officially gets underway with performances on Friday morning in Basin Spring Park continuing through Sunday.  The Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival features some of the biggest names in Bluegrass music.  This year will include performers such as the Cobb and Williams Families, Ozark Alliance, Buffalo City Ramblers, Dragon Masters and numerous others!   

Rumor has it that they may still be pickin’ until sunrise!  Be sure to share the fun with Arsenic & Old Lace Bed and Breakfast.

When visiting Eureka Springs and Arsenic & Old Lace, be sure not to miss Opera in the Ozarks!  Opera in the Ozarks offers productions of some of the world’s best operas, which are performed during the four-week summer opera festival.  The 2009 season starts on June 19th and continues through July 17th.  Opera in the Ozarks is recognized as one of the top ten summer opera festivals in the world. 

Opera in the Ozarks is located seven miles west of Eureka Springs.  Located at Inspiration Point, this location is known as one of the most picturesque spots in the south as it is situated at the top of Candy Rock Mountain just between White River Valley and Beaver Lake.  Some of the performances this year will include Hansel & Gretel, Manon, Pagliacci, and more!  All seats for performances are by reservation only, so be sure to arrange this in advance of your visit.     

Going to this production will be great fun! The evening starts with dinner served at 7:00 P.M. and at 8 P.M. the production begins. Not only is Temperance Tantrums historical, it is also very funny. This is a hilarious musical spoof of an 1898 Temperance Rally. It contains music, singing, beautiful Victorian costumes, comedy improvisation, and plenty of audience participation. You can even sing along!

The performance will be held at the Grand Central Hotel and reservations are recommended. Call 800-344-6050 to reserve your space today. One performance will be held each evening May 14^th-16^th and costs $50.00 per person for the dinner and the show. Have fun!