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Eagle Watch and Fall Foliage Cruises

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
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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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Eureka Springs 2nd Saturday

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

The second Saturday evening of the month is a festive occasion here in Eureka Springs, at least April through December. Art galleries open their doors from 6 – 9 p.m. for the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll, highlighting special shows and artist receptions. People wander from gallery to gallery, admiring art. More than one guest of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast has returned from the Gallery Stroll with a new treasure tucked under the arm.

The galleries of Eureka Springs.

Eureka Springs has often been labeled a “Top Twenty-five Arts Destination” in the United States, and with good reason. The galleries located in the historic downtown village routinely showcase the work of over a thousand artists. There is literally something for every taste: raku pottery, bronze sculptures, glass art, oil paintings, and much, much more.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is close to the Historic Downtown area and the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. Guests who don’t mind walking up and down some pretty impressive hills may leave their cars at the inn and leisurely stroll to and from art. Parking is available for those who would rather drive.

Read on for a brief summary of art galleries participating in the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll:
83 Spring Street Gallery. The Flagship Studio Gallery of nationally recognized bronze sculptor Mark Hopkins; also showcases work by many fine artists.
Eureka Thyme Gallery. Arts and crafts by local artists.
Fusion Squared Gallery. Hand-crafted fused glass art of John Rinhehart and work by nationally recognized artists.
Iris at the Basin Park. Sculpture, modern painting, crafts, and fine art.
The Jewel Box Gallery. Art jewelry and hot glass work.
Quicksilver Gallery Jewelry, paintings, glass art, and wonderful gongs, chimes, and singing bowls.
Zark’s Fine Design Gallery Features the work of a dozen artists.

For up to date information on the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll, please visit Art of Eureka.

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Thorncrown Chapel

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

Thorncrown Chapel inspires feelings of wonder and awe. It also exudes peace. To stand in it is to feel the power of nature and the grace of God.

Thorncrown Chapel Interior

Thorncrown Chapel

Thorncrown Chapel exists because one man decided to share beauty rather than enclose it. In 1971, school teacher Jim Reed and his wife purchased a stunning piece of land in the Ozarks. Their plan was to build a home and retire there. Over time, Jim noticed that people often stopped on his land to admire it and its view of the Ozarks, and he made a decision. In the ultimate spirit of hospitality, he and his wife would invite people to stop and rest here rather than shoo them away. They decided to build a glass chapel to welcome and inspire wayfarers.

At Reed’s bidding, Arkansas architect E. Fay Jones designed Thorncrown Chapel. He was inspired by Sainte Chappelle in Paris, and he ‘affectionately labeled Thorncrown’s style as “Ozark Gothic”‘. Built of glass, wood, flagstone, and a bit of steel, the chapel is a tribute to the beautiful land surrounding it.

The chapel is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, April through November, though it sometimes closes early for special events. It is located just west of town, a short drive from our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. At this time of year, Sunday services are held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.  All are welcome.

Many guests of our Eureka Springs Arkansas Bed and Breakfast visit Thorncrown Chapel during their stay. They find it a truly peaceful and inspirational space. Perhaps you will, too.

Additional information is available at Thorncrown Chapel.

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Fun After 5 in Eureka Springs

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Eureka Springs is a fun place to visit any time of day, but for the next few Thursday evenings, it will be particularly Fun After 5. Stretch your weekend at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast into a long weekend, and check out our historic downtown area on a Thursday night.

Sponsored by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network, Fun After 5 invites shoppers to linger, explore, and have fun with a variety of activities. The series kicked off last night with a Downtown Dance Party; Ozarkwaaba played at Basin Spring Park, and by all accounts, the show was fantastic.

Fun After 5 continues in the coming weeks:

  • July 28: Geocache/Scavenger Hunt: find hidden prizes around the historic downtown area.
  • August 4: Chalk Eureka: chalk yourself in Basin Spring Park or join a spontaneous chalk party in front of one of the shops or art galleries in historic downtown Eureka Springs. Sure to be a colorful and festive occasion.
  • August 11: Readers & Writers in Basin Spring Park: book making, open mic poetry reading, and book signings by local authors. Of course there has to be chalk poetry in the streets, too.
  • August 18: Home Run in Basin Spring Park: Spike the mascot and two players from the Naturals will be on hand for photos, Carroll County Soccer players will put on a fun demonstration, Eureka Springs High School coach and basketball team will do a demonstration and the Cheerleaders will perform. All this to music by the Eureka Springs Band. This is sure to be a fine example of small town community.
  • August 25: Go Green in Eureka Springs: find your way through a maze of green recycling boxes and relax with a chair massage. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and spiritual readings, among other events.

Stay at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and have Fun After 5.

Eureka Springs is known for its eclectic and accepting community. This is a town that likes to step out and have fun whenever possible. It’s why we’re here; and we love to share our quirky town with guests of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

 

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Romantic Eureka Springs Weddings

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is a lovely venue for romantic Eureka Springs Weddings. We specialize in intimate weddings, hosting at most fifteen guests. Marriage ceremonies may be held in our gardens, on the Veranda, or in the Victorian Parlor. Receptions are held in the Dining Room or, weather permitting, the veranda.

The garden of our Eureka Springs B&B is a lovely setting for a wedding ceremony.

While we are happy to tailor your wedding to your specific needs, we do offer a number of Eureka Springs Wedding Packages. With the exception of our Elopement Wedding Package for two, all include two nights lodging for the bride and groom, wedding ceremony in the location of your choice, flowers, and a reception with sparkling cider and wedding cake.

More elaborate wedding packages at our Bed and Breakfast Eureka Springs include such treats as a massage for two, a romantic Horse Drawn Carriage ride, and a voucher for dinner at one of Eureka Springs finest restaurants. It is also possible to add various spa treatments, a round of golf at Holiday Island Country Club, tickets to a local show, and luxurious robes.

Our goal is for our brides and grooms to have the most relaxing Eureka Springs Weddings possible. Once you decide what you want, we make it happen. The bride and groom need only enjoy their time together and their time with their guests.

We host weddings year round and use a three tiered pricing system:

  • October Weekends.
  • Weekends Jan. – Sept., Nov. – Dec., October weekdays, and Holidays
  • Weekdays Jan. – Sept., Nov. – Dec..

We’d love to speak with you about hosting your wedding at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. Call 866.350.5454.

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Opera in the Ozarks

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Just a few miles outside of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is Opera in the Ozarks, a unique training program for aspiring opera singers and home to an Opera Festival each summer. Situated at Inspiration Point, “a mountainous place not too many miles from Heaven”, Opera in the Ozarks overlooks the White River valley and the distant Ozark mountains. It is a stunning place to witness opera.

Opera in the Ozarks grew from a Fine Arts camp held during the summer 1950. Its founders quickly decided to focus on opera and music drama, and after decades of tweaking and fine-tuning, Opera in the Ozarks was born in 1993. All performers are students, and the alumni of Opera in the Ozarks have performed at all the major opera houses in the world.

Sunset at Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony

Sunset from Inspiration Point, Opera in the Ozarks.

Guests staying at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast from late June to mid July flock to the spectacular performances at Opera in the Ozarks. It is truly a unique opportunity to hear first rate opera in a glorious setting.

Opening night is Friday, June 24, 2011, when Die Fierdermaus by Strauss will be performed. Performances take place nightly (with the exception of June 26 and Monday nights) through July 22, when Opera in the Ozarks concludes with Little Women, by Adamo.

Opera in the Ozarks 2011 features the following performances:

  • Die Fiedermaus, by Strauss: June 24,29; July 2,5,8,10,15,21.
  • Little Women, by Adamo: June 28; July 1,6,9,13,17,22
  • Le Nozze di Figaro, by Mozart: June 25,30; July 3,7,12,14,16,20

We look forward to Opera in the Ozarks all year. It is a remarkable opportunity for guests of our Bed and Breakfast Eureka Springs to see world-class opera while visiting our small, historic town.

Please visit Opera in the Ozarks for additional information.

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The Music of the Eureka Springs May Arts Festival

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Nothing puts a person into a festive mood like live music. That’s why there are many concerts during the Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. We love to see guests of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast sashay through the door after listening to a free concert in Basin Spring Park. It’s a cheerful sight.

The free concerts in Basin Spring Park take place daily throughout the month of May (weather permitting). Local and regional musicians bring all genres to the stage. Bring a blanket and a picnic, stretch out, and let the music waft over you. Or bring your dancing shoes and cut up the grass.

See Delta Reign at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs.

You never know who will take the stage for the daily concerts, but we are looking forward to a few musicians brought in specifically for the May Festival of the Arts:

  • May 21, 1-5 p.m. Bluegrass by Hogscalders & Delta Reign
  • May 28, 1-3 p.m. Jones Van Jones
  • May 28 3-5 p.m. buddha’s grove shoes reggae dance party

The 2011 May Festival of the Arts concludes with the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, June 2-5. Nearly 40 Blues groups will perform in several locations throughout the city: Basin Spring Park, the Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom, The Auditorium, and several restaurants and bars in town.

 

A few performers scheduled during the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend:

Tinsley Ellis at Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, June 2-5, 2011.

  • Elvin Bishop
  • Tinsley Ellis
  • Marquise Knox
  • G-Funk
  • Coco Montoya

For a complete schedule and venues, please visit Eureka Springs Blues.

Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts has been great fun to date. Guests of our Bed and Breakfast Eureka Springs have enjoyed the ARTrageous Parade (which was as spectacular and colorful as ever), the downtown Art Fair, and more than one Gallery Stroll. They’ve come back to the inn laden with artistic treasures and unique crafts, and they’ve gushed about all the wonderful artwork they’ve seen. Their enthusiasm is contagious.

The May Festival of the Arts infuses Eureka Springs with creativity and joy each year. If you are unable to make it to town this year, consider planning ahead for the 2012 Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. Hope to see you then at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast.

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Eureka Springs New Great Passion Play

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The New Great Passion Play opened for the season in Eureka Springs last Friday, May 6. It is scheduled to run several nights a week through October 29, 2011, as it has for more than 40 years. People come from all over the world to see the play, and many stay in our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast while they’re here.

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs tells the story of Christ’s last days on earth, his death, and his resurrection. The cast of hundreds gives a stirring performance in a stunning location – a 4,100 seat panoramic outdoor amphitheater nestled in the Ozark Mountains surrounding Eureka Springs. The set and scenery are remarkably accurate; spectators witness chariots being pulled past an ancient marketplace, a camel caravan, and even herds of sheep.

Experience The Great Passion Play when you visit Eureka Springs.

Guests of our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast who attend The Great Passion Play frequently comment on the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks statue that is located on the grounds. The sculpted statue of Christ stands seven stories tall and seems to rise out of the mountain on which it stands. It is inspiring to stand at its feet.

The Great Passion Play is perhaps the most unique attraction in Eureka Springs. It is a remarkable experience for people of all faiths.

For additional information and tickets, please visit The Great Passion Play.

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Celebrate Mothers and Fathers in Eureka Springs

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Eureka Springs is hopping these days. The May Festival of the Arts is in full swing. As darkness falls each evening, hundreds of colorful lanterns are illuminated throughout the city; merely walking from our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast to a nearby restaurant is an artistic experience. This is one of the most exciting times to visit Eureka Springs, and a great time to travel here with your mom and dad.

Visit with your parents on the porch of our Eureka Springs B&B

Mother’s Day is this weekend, May 8, 2011. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th. Treat your parents to a night or two at our luxurious Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast during May or June; better yet, join them there.  Your parents will be thrilled when you put everything else in your life on hold so you can spend some time with them.

Daily concerts (for free!) take place at Basin Spring Park now through the fall (weather permitting). A great variety of indoor performances take place almost nightly at The Auditorium; John Two Hawks will captivate audiences with his lovely Native American Flute Music on Mother’s Day; June 2-4 is Blues Weekend.

Think of all the times your mother and father put everything else on hold for you. They cheered at your games, they applauded at your concerts, and they schlepped you from one activity to the next. They were there for you when you needed them and did their best to let you go when you needed them to do that. They did it all out of love. Do something out of love for them now – spend some time with them in Eureka Springs.

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Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Each May, Eureka Springs gives itself over to the arts. This is one of the most exciting times to visit Eureka Springs and stay in our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. People travel from all over the country to witness the Grand Illumination of the town with Japanese and Chinese paper lanterns, and to feast on numerous theatrical, musical, and artistic offerings.

Join us for the May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs.

What can you expect to find during the Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts? Read on:

  • ARTrageous Parade through historic Eureka Springs: starts at 2 p.m. on May 7, 2011. You have to see it to believe it.
  • Downtown Gallery Stroll: every Saturday and several other dates throughout the month. Refreshments will be offered in participating galleries.
  • White Street Studio Walk: from 4-10 p.m. on May 20, 2011. Local artists open their studios and homes to the public. More than 40 guest artists will fill the street with their paintings, jewelry, pottery, and more.
  • Free Concerts in Basin Spring Park. Local and regional musicians perform in the band shell Fridays through Sundays and holiday Mondays.
  • Photography Stroll with professional photographer Susan Storch, 4-7 p.m. on May 6. Bring your cameras and snap photos of some of Eureka Springs hidden wonders.
  • The Great Passion Play opens May 6, 2011.
  • Blues Weekend is the culmination of the May Arts Festival. Some of the country’s finest blues performers come to town June 2-5. Visit Eureka Springs Blues for more details.

Come one, come all! Both artists and art fans are welcome at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast. Numerous workshops throughout the month – such as “The Artistry of Gourds” and the Ocarina/Whistle Flute Making Workshop – help foster creativity and encourage nascent artists.

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