2011 Christmas Tour of Homes

November 11th, 2011

The Christmas Tour of Homes has been a Eureka Springs tradition for nearly 30 years. Each winter, owners of historic homes in Eureka Springs open their doors to the pubic and warmly invite them to step inside. In 2011, the Tour of Homes takes place on Saturday, December 3, from 3 to 8 p.m. Don’t miss it. As of now, we still have rooms available at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

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.

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Art and Innkeeping in Eureka Springs

November 4th, 2011

The arts are highlighted often in Eureka Springs, but never more so than on the second Saturday of every month, when new exhibits replace old. Art galleries, shops, and museums stay open until 9 p.m., frequently hosting artist receptions. Some serve drinks and appetizers. The second Saturday of the month is a popular time for travelers, which is why we recommend booking a room in our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast soon.

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.

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Eureka Springs Sweet Treats Tour

October 26th, 2011

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.

 

 

 

 

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Original Ozark Folk Festival

October 18th, 2011

It’s just about time for the 64th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival of Eureka Springs. This is always a foot tapping good time. We hope to welcome many fans of bluegrass, mountain, and folk music to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast November 2 – 5, 2011.

Still On The Hill plays at the 64th Original Ozark Folk Festival.

The Original Ozark Folk Festival is the oldest continuously running folks festival in the United States. It began back in 1947, when today’s baby boomers were still in diapers. Just think of that. Music is timeless.

The festival features a mix of some of the finest established and up-and coming bluegrass and folk musicians around. Headlining the event this year are Still on the Hill, 3 Penny Acre, and Split Lip Rayfield. In addition, dozens of bands will perform at various venues around town throughout the festival.

One of the oldest traditions in the Original Ozark Folk Festival is the Barefoot Ball. It is what it sounds like – an unpretentious dance where folks are having so much fun dancing that sometimes they kick off their shoes. This year it takes place on November 4th in the Basin Park Hotel’s Barefoot Ballroom, which was named after the event itself. Don’t be mislead by the name, however; shoes are required to enter.

Please visit our reservation page to book a room at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast during the 64th Original Ozark Folk Festival, November 2-5, 2011.

Please see Ozarks Folk Festival for up-to-date festival information.

 

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Eagle Watch and Fall Foliage Cruises

October 11th, 2011
Catch of the Day (Explored)

Look for feeding eagles during a Beaver Lake Eagle Watch cruise.

October is a good time to visit Eureka Springs. Leaf peepers come to admire vivid fall colors. Outdoor enthusiasts come to bike, hike and explore the Ozarks. Art enthusiasts come to browse the many art galleries in town.

Some of the most popular visitors to arrive in Eureka Springs and the Arkansas Ozarks each October are the bald eagles who winter here. Let our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast serve as your headquarters for your Ozark Eagle adventure.

Consider taking an Eagle Watch cruise aboard the Belle of the Ozarks. Expert guides will be on board throughout the month of October, helping to spot eagles and sharing a good deal of information about our national bird.

In the pasts, guests of our Bed and Breakfast Eureka Springs have returned from Eagle Watch Cruises on Beaver Lake with photos of mature eagles, immature eagles, hunting eagles, and eagles perched atop swaying trees. No matter how many times we see eagles, they always inspire awe. Their remarkable cry sends chills down the spine.

Cruises are also a good way to admire fall foliage around Beaver Lake.

For more information about October Eagle Watch Cruises, please visit Belle of the Ozarks.

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Discover War Eagle Mill

October 4th, 2011

War Eagle Mill is located about 30 minutes from our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. It is in a beautiful setting, has a fascinating history, and is well worth a visit any time of year.

welcome to war eagle

War Eagle Mill

A young couple named Sylvanus and Catherine Blackburn built the house that still stands at War Eagle Mill back in the early 1830s, when they moved into the valley from Tennessee. Shortly thereafter, they built a mill, for the closest mill at the time was 25 miles away. Business thrived as more and more homesteaders brought their corn to War Eagle Mill, and Sylvanus added a lumber mill to the building. The mill was lost to flooding in 1848, and Sylvanus rebuilt it. It was burned during the Civil War, and son J.A.C. rebuilt it. After changing hands, the mill burned again in 1924. It was rebuilt by the Medlin family in 1973, and it stands intact today.

Elise Roenigk runs War Eagle Mill nowadays, using it to create fresh, organic products. Visitors to the mill can watch it in operation and marvel at the technology that has kept people fed for so many centuries. Visitors are welcome to walk and bike the many trails on the property, to visit the Hobbs Nature Center, and to explore the rich history of the place. All this will undoubtedly spark an appetite, which can be satisfied at The Bean Palace restaurant, on the third floor of the mill.

Each spring and fall, War Eagle Mill hosts an Arts and Crafts fair. The Arts and Crafts Fair at War Eagle Mill is considered to be “the grandaddy of all Arkansas craft fairs”. If you love to peruse booth after booth of finely made arts and crafts, you’ll want to attend the War Eagle Mill Arts and Crafts Fair, October 13 – 16, 2011.

We still have availability at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast the weekend of the Arts and Crafts Fair at War Eagle Mill. Come spend a few days meandering through the booths and enjoying the land at War Eagle Mill, and let us pamper you at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

More information about the mill and Crafts Fair is available at War Eagle Mill.

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Peak Foliage – Elusive and Enchanting

September 22nd, 2011

Autumn is the most glorious time to visit Eureka Springs and the Ozarks. Forests change their muted greens for lively reds, oranges, and yellows. The air turns slightly more crisp, especially in the morning and evening. During the peak, it’s impossible to ignore the glory of nature.

autumn falls...

Experience the glory of nature in the Arkansas Ozarks.

Alas, knowing just when the leaves will peak isn’t easy. Some years the leaves seem to turn all at once; other years they tease us, one tree turning today, another tree turning next week. The good thing is that they’re always beautiful, no matter when they turn.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. Arkansas autumns may not enjoy the fame of New England falls, but that’s not because they don’t deserve it. Fall foliage is spectacular here, too.

Fall colors are expected to peak soon; traditionally we peak in mid October to Early November. Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is filling fast, as leaf peepers and those seeking an autumn adventure make their plans. We encourage you to make your Fall Foliage reservations soon.

 

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Sometimes Girls Need to Get Away

September 15th, 2011
Friends with Bride

Grab your best girlfriends and head to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

Ladies, when was the last time you kissed your responsibilities goodbye and ran away with a few of your closest girlfriends? If you can’t remember, it’s time you indulged in a Girlfriend Getaway at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. How about planning one for this October?

The kids will have a month or two of school under their belt, and routines will be established. The hectic holidays will not yet have begun. Your spouse will relish the opportunity to spend extra time with the children. It’s the perfect time for you to relax and recharge.

Our Girlfriend Getaway Package includes 2 nights and lots of pampering. Enjoy a one hour facial and dinner at one of Eureka Springs finest restaurants. You’ll receive an Arsenic and Old Lace coffee mug, so you can remember your rejuvenating weekend each time you take a sip. You’ll also receive a luxurious Arsenic and Old Lace robe, which will help you feel pampered at home.

Eureka Springs is a great town to explore with friends. The historic downtown area, which is close to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast, is filled with shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Nearby Leatherwood Park has many hiking trails and canoe and paddle boat rentals. In October our foliage will be at its peak, and even sitting on our porch will be a treat for the eyes.

Consider it. It’s never easy to treat yourself to a weekend away, but with a little planning, it can be done. You’ll be thankful you indulged in a Girlfriend Getaway at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast once you’re back home.

Details are available on our Packages page.

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Eureka Springs is a Cool Town

September 8th, 2011

Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel has named Eureka Springs number 4 in the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America 2011. We’re delighted. We’ve long known that Eureka Springs is special, and it’s reaffirming to learn that travel specialists think so, too.Come see just how cool Eureka Springs is.

Travelers unfamiliar with Arkansas are often surprised by the bucolic beauty of the state. We have rolling hills, waterfalls, and large, meandering rivers. Outdoor recreation is popular because nature beckons. Eureka Springs is surrounded by both large and small  lakes, many of which are tucked away in the Ozarks. To look out over the land is to see lush, green trees – except in the fall, of course, when the forests are bursting with color.

Eureka Springs itself feels like a European town. It’s built into a hill, and winding streets like the one leading to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast invite exploration. The wealth of historic architecture heightens the sensation that the town is from a different time and place. In many respects, it doesn’t feel like America in the 21st century here.

Some folks call Eureka Springs the honeymoon capital of the Ozarks. It is certainly known for being romantic, and it is. We host many weddings, elopements, and honeymoons at our Bed and Breakfast Eureka Springs. Couples stay with us to celebrate their anniversaries and birthdays, or just to get away from their harried hectic lives. It’s easy to feel the spark of romance in a place as charming and quaint as Eureka Springs.

There’s a good chance you’ll fall in love while you stay at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. Many of our guests fall in love with Eureka Springs.

For the complete list of 2011 Coolest Small Towns, please see Budget Travel.

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Jazz Eureka, 2011

September 2nd, 2011

Jazz Aficionados, take note. Jazz Eureka takes place the weekend of September 23 – 25, 2011, at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. This event is free – yes, free – to one and all. Best of all, we still have rooms available at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

See Hogtown Hot Club at Basin Spring Park during Jazz Eureka.

There are many different faces of jazz, and many sounds to go along with those faces. The 2011 Jazz Eureka line-up underscores the diversity of the genre. Highlights include:

  • Hogtown Hot Club: Gypsy jazz and American Swing via acoustic quartet.
  • Trio de Janero: Samba. Need any more be said?
  • SMSU Jazz Band: They’ve played some of the biggest jazz festivals in the world, and now they’ll play Eureka Springs.

You’re sure to hear something you like at Jazz Eureka. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic, and spend the weekend relaxing in beautiful Basin Spring Park.

The shops, galleries, and restaurants of historic downtown Eureka Springs are just steps from Basin Spring Park. When you feel the need to stretch your legs, you’ll find there’s plenty to do and see in town. Keep an ear cocked as you stroll through town – many restaurants will feature live music in conjunction with Jazz Eureka.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is located close to the heart of downtown Eureka Springs. Guests who are walkers or cyclists (and don’t mind hills) frequently leave cars parked at the inn and explore town on foot.  While there is in-town parking for folks who prefer to drive many guests enjoy the Eureka Springs Trolley and leaving the driver to someone else.

 

 

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