Bed & Breakfast Inns: The Better Way to Stay

July 16th, 2012
Eureka Springs BB special touches

Quality B&Bs such as our Eureka Springs, AR inn add personal touches to make your stay special.

Guests who have experienced our Eureka Springs B&B know we love providing the distinctive hospitality that only a quality bed & breakfast inn can give. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes how luxurious, convenient, varied, and relaxing a stay at a B&B inn can be.

The Personal Touch
Bed & breakfast innkeepers are a detail-oriented breed. They think about every aspect of a guest’s stay. It’s not just a matter of making sure the room is clean (although they certainly do!) They actually care for their guests. They’re flexible about what each individual needs and they go out of their way to provide pampering if it’s wanted and privacy if that’s preferred. Great innkeepers don’t just provide lodging and food. They’re also your helpful concierge who can schedule your cab, a massage, a day trip to the best local attractions. They know their town and area by heart and are happy to share the local favorites and history. B&B innkeepers provide a warm welcome and a fond farewell that simply don’t happen at any other type of lodging.

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It’s Summer Camp Season in the Ozarks

July 1st, 2012
Children Camping

Ozarks summer camps keep children entertained while giving them a chance to meet new friends, get out and play, and learn useful skills.

It’s that time of year when the kids go off to make their own lasting summertime memories. Hopefully, they’ll have the same opportunities many of us had: time to slow down, get away from the routines of home and school, make new friends and learn new skills (or try to anyway). Ah…summer camp! It’s an especially beautiful experience here with the surrounding rivers, lakes and Ozark Mountains.

There are a number of summer camps offered in and around the Ozarks. A very popular camp is just over the border in Missouri. Kanakuk Kamps provides a premier Christian summer camp experience for youth ages 7-18. Fun and educational programs are age-appropriate and children enjoy the benefits of quality staff and facilities offering over 70 activities and sports. Parents can rest assured that their children are playing and learning in a safe and enriching place at Kanakuk Kamps.

Camp Barnabas is also nearby, in Purdy, Missouri. This Christian summer camp serves people with special needs and chronic illnesses, giving them a chance to learn, play and experience the beauty of the Ozarks in a safe, supportive environment. Camp Barnabas is a very special summer camp giving children opportunities they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.

While the kids are at camp, parents can also have a chance to get away from it all. Come to our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast to reconnect with nature and with each another. Treat yourselves to one of our luxurious guest rooms, suites or the Pearl Tatman Guest House and make it your home away from home.

There are so many things to see and do in Eureka Springs, you’ll want to return to enjoy them all. Eureka Springs’ Victorian charm is enhanced by the fine cultural and dining experiences available. The beautiful Ozarks Arkansas region also offers natural and man-made wonders such as the Cosmic Cavern and Thorncrown Chapel. Parents can have their own “summer camp,” seeing and learning new things, or just basking and relaxing in nature.

When camp is done, it’s just a short drive to pick up your children. What a refreshing way for the whole family to enjoy the summer break!

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Intrigue Theater in Eureka Springs

May 21st, 2012
Intrigue Theater, illusionist and medium

Intrigue Theater in Eureka Springs.

There is intriguing theater happening in Eureka Springs these days, or at least Intrigue Theater. It’s worth a look the next time you’re at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. It may even be worth a special trip.

What is Intrigue Theatre? It’s “astounding” says Jacqueline Froelich of KAUAF Public Radio. It will blow your mind says Matt Dunn of Scream Town. It will keep you at the edge of your seat says Trip Advisor.

Intrigue Theater is a fabulous collaboration between an Illusionist and a Medium. Special Guests from “the other side” are featured as well. It’s classic Victorian Era entertainment, and it’s the perfect way to spend an evening in Eureka Springs.

Intrigue Theater will be at the Historic Gavioli May 17 through June 23 and at the Historic Auditorium June 28 through October 28, 2012. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays, and holiday Mondays.

Tickets and additional information are available at Intrigue Theater.

 

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Get the Blues in Eureka Springs

May 11th, 2012
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster in Eureka Springs.

The 2012 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is coming up, May 31 through June 2. As of this writing, we still have an opening at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast that weekend.

Blues Weekend is the final act of the Eureka Spring May Festival of the Arts, and it’s hard to imagine a better way to wrap up a month devoted to art and creativity.

The blues is all about transforming suffering into beauty. Your lady up and left you, you lost your job, and your dog died. What do you do? You pick up a guitar and let the whole world know. In doing so, you overcome. That’s the power of creativity right there. That’s art.

Some of the biggest names in Blues will be performing in Eureka Springs May 31-June 2. They are Marquise Knox and The Cate Brothers, the Tommy Castro Band and the Ruthie Foster Band. Well known musicians and up and coming musicians will take the stage in The Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom, The Auditorium, Basin Spring Park, and various restaurants and clubs around town.

The Basin Spring Park shows are free and open to all. Other shows require tickets, and advance tickets are suggested.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is close to the Blues Weekend venues. Come listen to the Blues. It will cheer you.

Tickets and additional information are available at Eureka Springs Blues Weekend.

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Feast on Art in Eureka Springs

May 6th, 2012

Feast on Art in Eureka Springs during the May Festival of the Arts. A variety of special events take place throughout the month, guaranteed to spark your appetite for the arts.

Eureka Springs B&B close to historic downtown area

Explore the art galleries of Eureka Springs during the May Festival of the Arts.

  • Gallery Strolls take place each Saturday evening.
  • Free concerts in Basin Spring Park will have you dancing Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day.
  • The Downtown Eureka Springs Art Fair on May 11-12 will have you perusing art booths along Center Street and Basin Spring Park.
  • The White Street Studio Walk on May 18 in the historic district invites you to visit the homes and studios of dozens of artists. Dozens more artists set up stands along the street. It’s a block party atmosphere and a great deal of fun.
  • The Spring Garden Tour on May 19 allows a peek into private gardens throughout the city.

    Eureka Springs Inn breakfasts

    Start your day with Breakfast at Arsenic and Old Lace.

When hunger strikes, you’ll find special art exhibits in many Eureka Springs restaurants. We always enjoy seeing the new shows at Keel’s Creek Winery and Art Gallery, and we look forward to seeing what will grace the walls of The Grand Taverne, the Cottage Inn Restaurant, and Ermilio’s.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is located on a wooded hillside in the Eureka Springs Historic District. If you like to walk (and don’t mind hills), you’ll find we are walking distance to many of the May Festival of the Arts activities.

A complete schedule of events is available at May Festival of the Arts.

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Eureka Springs Art Festival

May 1st, 2012

The 2012 May Festival of the Arts is already underway here in Eureka Springs. It’s an exciting time to stay at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

May Festival of the Arts Eureka Springs

Creative Energy, at Basin Park.

  • Turpentine Creek is celebrating their 20th anniversary with 20 days of art. Artists are invited to set up a workspace at the Refuge so they can capture the animals on canvas, in film, or with clay. Come watch the artists at work, admire the animals, and perhaps purchase some of the artwork. A share of the profits will benefit Turpentine Creek Animal Refuge. Art with the Animals concludes on May 8, 2012. Additional information is available at Turpentine Creek.
  • Electric Vision: Creative Energy Project Exhibition opens today. This interactive light painting and photography project, created by Jeremy Mason McGaw and friends, consists of 17 painted images and three images made from people attending a few public events during April. All 20 images will be on display in the Basin Park downtown throughout the entire month of May.
  • Also beginning today is the Invitational Art Show at ARTIFACTS Folk & Fine Art Gallery. Art work by approximately 50 local artists will be on display throughout the month. Vote for your favorite. The artist with the most votes will receive over $3,000 in prize money.

May is a wonderful time to visit Eureka Springs. We hope to welcome you this month to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

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The 2012 May Festival of the Arts

April 23rd, 2012

The 2012 Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts is just around the corner. With it comes a host of sensational events and activities that celebrate the art and artists of Eureka Springs and the Ozarks. It’s a wonderful time to come to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts.

2012 May Festival of the Arts poster by Jeremy Mason McGraw.

One such event is the 22nd Annual White Street Walk, which takes place Friday, May 18, between 4 and 10 p.m. At that time, the public is invited to enter the homes and studios of the many artists who live and work on historic White Street. View their latest works, and see the works of the more than 40 guest artists who will be there as well.

Other May Festival of the Arts special events include:

  • Saturday evening Gallery Strolls
  • Free concerts in Basin Spring Park, Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays.
  • Festival of African Rhythm, Dance, Food and Culture, May 3-6.
  • ARTrageous Parade, May 5.
  • Eureka Springs Art Fair, May 11-12.
  • Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, May 31-June 3.

 

Spend a few days at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast during the month of May and immerse yourself in art.

A complete schedule of events is available at May Festival of the Arts.

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Let the Chips Fly

April 14th, 2012
Chainsaw Carving Festival Eureka Springs

It's fun!

Let the chips fly in Eureka Springs. That’s the pervasive attitude each year during the annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. So pack your safety glasses and head to our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast April 20-21, 2012. Trust us; this is an event to be witnessed.

The Carving in the Ozarks Festival really is fun. Carvers wield their chainsaws with finesses, coaxing amazing creations out of logs. Their artistry requires vision, skill, patience, and strength. Also good ear and eye protection.

Each piece carved during the festival will be offered at an auction held on Saturday at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit local civic organizations and charities, and winning bidders get to take home truly original art. It’s a win-win situation, all around.

For many guests of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast, the Carving in the Ozarks Festival is the first time they witness chainsaw carving. It can be a transformative experience. Come see for yourself.

If you miss this year’s Carving in the Ozarks Festival, plan ahead to see it in 2013!

 

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Eureka Springs Railway

April 8th, 2012

The Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway is now open for the season!

Travelers first arrived in Eureka Springs by rail in 1883, and the ES&NA gives modern passengers a feel for that experience. ES&NA is a collection of vintage rolling stock, one of the largest in the Ozarks. To ride on the Eureka Springs Railway is to go back in time.

Passenger Special At The Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Depot

Ride the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railroad.

Trains depart from the historic Eureka Springs depot several times a day, Tuesday through Saturday. They travel through the Ozarks for just under 5 miles before returning to the depot. The journey isn’t long, but the scenery is magnificent and the sense of history makes it fun.

The restored depot is also home to a number of interesting exhibits, such as an automobile that can run on the rails. It’s a good place to explore while waiting for a train.

Come May, ES&NA runs a Dinner Train. It departs at 5:00 p.m. and returns around 6:30 p.m, covering the same route as the daily scenic trains. Passengers of the Dinner Train choose from Chicken Eurekan, Chef’s Prime Rib, or Rainbow Trout Almondine. Wine and Champagne are available.

A Lunch Trail also begins service in May. Passengers choose from Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Salad, or a Hot Deli Sandwhich. Lunch Trains depart at noon and last about an hour.

Many guests of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast have enjoyed traveling aboard the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway. Some go for lunch, some for dinner, and some just for the ride. It’s an easy way to sit back and experience the beauty of the Ozarks.

Additional information is available at ES&NA.

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April Art Gallery Stroll in Eureka Springs

April 1st, 2012

The Second Saturday of each month is all about art in historic downtown Eureka Springs. Art galleries stay open until 9 p.m., with special events taking place between 6 and 9 p.m. Anyone and everyone is welcome to pop in and out of all the galleries.

Eureka Springs Gallery Stroll.

Stroll the art galleries of historic Eureka Springs, April 14, 2012.

The Second Saturday Gallery Stroll starts up on April 14 and runs through December 8, 2012. Each month highlights different artists with exhibits and receptions. It’s a wonderful time to browse the many art galleries in downtown Eureka Springs, admiring art.

Have an early dinner, then head out to stroll. Or start with drinks and take a break from strolling with dinner. Participating galleries are located throughout the historic downtown area, close to many good eateries. Keels Creek Winery, located a bit outside of town, features both art and wine.

Quicksilver Gallery features the artwork of more than 100 local, regional, and nationally recognized artists. Jewelry, tapestries, pottery, musical instruments… all are found at Quicksilver Gallery.

Fantasy & Stone Gallery has some wonderfully whimsical pieces, such as Sculpted Fairy Houses by Bell and Frank Barr and Sculpted Clay Fish by Sharon Cupit.

Artifacts is in a new, large space that features paintings, glasswork, wooden boxes, sculpture, and more.

To visit Fusion Squared is to gain a new appreciation for glass art. Local artist John Rinehart creates unique, fused, hand-crafted fused glass jewelry and art.

83 Spring Street Gallery is the Flagship Studio Gallery of bronze sculptor Mark Hopkins. Also featured are works by other Eureka Springs artists, such as Betsy Stafford and Don Goin.

The Jewel Box Gallery specializes in art jewelry, but you’ll also find amazing wooden boxes, hot glass work, feather masks, and other unique crafts.

Two other good spots are Zarks Fine Design Gallery and Iris at the Basin Park. Zarks always has interesting work, such as smoke drawings, Native American art, and etchings. Iris at the Basin Park features ceramics, jewelry, glass, and more.

For a complete, up-to-date list of galleries participating in the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll, visit Art of Eureka.

To make your reservation at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast, visit our reservation page online or call 866-350-5454.

 

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