Newsletter
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
February, 2012
Everyone knows February is for Lovers. When was the last time you spent time away, just the two of you? Escape for a weekend away from home, enjoying good food, quiet times and the warmth of a romantic fire. Eureka Springs offers the perfect winter destination, and we have the perfect romantic getaway packages. Cozy and intimate restaurants, quaint shops and unique galleries all set in a picturesque village setting. Don’t wait too late to book that special getaway with your sweetie!
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
January, 2012
Happy New Year! The decorations are down and put away and we’re looking forward to a great New Year. We want to thank all our new and repeat guests for staying with us this past year. We love having you and hope you can make time for a getaway again this year in Eureka Springs with us. We appreciate all the kind words and prayers for Donna and hope she will be feeling better soon.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
December, 2011
Christmas Season is here! Eureka Springs is preparing for a spectacular Christmas Season. Lights are everywhere you look – buildings, store windows, parks, adorning handrails, hanging from light poles, wrapped around trees…you get the picture. Eureka Springs is on the Arkansas Trail of Lights and we want make sure guests enjoy our wonderful town in all it’s decorated glory. We have thousands and thousands of lights up and we hope you will visit to see them.
Some of the things going on this month are the the Pine Mountain Jamboree continues their Christmas Show, the Candlelight Tour of Homes, Christmas Forest, Photos With Santa in Basin Park, and the Christmas Ball.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
November, 2011
Wow! November is here already. Sorry we didnt’ send out a newsletter last month. Things were just so busy around here taking care of our guests this past month.
The Christmas season is just around the corner. Eureka Springs is preparing for a spectacular Christmas Season. The city is asking for everyone to have their decorations up by the second weekend in November. Eureka Springs is on the Arkansas Trail of Lights and we want make sure guests enjoy our wonderful town in all it’s decorated glory. We have thousands and thousands of lights to put up in the next few days and we hope you will visit to see them.
Some of the things going on this month are the 64th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, the Pine Mountain Jamboree starts their Christmas Show, an Art Parade and Gallery Stroll, Fall Antique Show & Sale and the Eureka Springs Fall Art Show. Santa will be in Basin Park starting on November 25. Have your picture made with Santa and his Elves on November 26. The Eureka Springs Christmas Parade will be December 2nd. You won’t want to miss all the colorful entries.
We will be open for Thanksgiving and Christmas and already have some bookings so don’t be shy about asking for holiday dates. Unlike some places, we are open all year and we’d love to have you visit during the winter when it’s slower and more relaxed.
Enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
September, 2011
Congratulations Eureka Springs! Each year, 
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine celebrates the great small towns with the “Coolest Small Towns in America” competition. Readers of the magazine nominate the most interesting towns they know with populations of less than 10,000. Voters then choose among the nominees for the coolest small town. Eureka Springs is proud to have been voted #4 in the U.S. overall! Voted for having great B&B’s, Victorian architecture, the monumental 67-foot-tall hilltop Christ of the Ozarks, Branson-style shows, and hunting for ghosts in the historic downtown. Also noted for the thriving Artist Community, the current of creativity bubbles up just about everywhere, if you look hard enough. We would love for you to visit and experience this wonderful Victorian retreat for yourself.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
August, 2011
We hope you are faring well in this summer heat. We’ve had to water our plants daily to keep them from dying since we haven’t had any measurable rain in weeks . Hopefully the worst is behind us and cooler days will be arriving soon. We’ve had many visitors from Texas in the last few weeks that come to the Ozark Mountains for a respite from the sweltering heat. The evenings have been pleasant with temperatures in the 70’s and a few guests have chosen to have breakfast outside to enjoy the cool mornings. Kids will be going back to school soon and we hope you’ll take some time for yourself to relax in Eureka Springs.
There’s always plenty of things going on in Eureka Springs and this month is no exception. Events this month include the 17th Annual Yards and Yards of Yard Sales. Hosted August 5th and 6th, Yard Sale bargains will be all around town. Maps will be available at the Chamber of Commerce so you can locate the sales in our city-wide sale. New this year, the Eurekan Biking-swimming-foot race triathlon, with lots of activities for family members of the athletes, August 12-14. Participate or come watch the athletes compete for the title of THE EUREKAN. Join us for our 2011 Annual Bluegrass Celebration August 19-21! Rain or Shine. Bluegrass groups such as Mountain Sprout, Backroads Bluegrass Band, Steve Jones’ Band, Cletus Got Shot, Arkansas Red, Hogscalders, Hogeye Ramblers, Blackberry Winter and Gospel-themed ensembles from the Pine Mountain Theatre and the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down will perform. The 19th Annual Volkwagen weekend will be August 26-28 featuring all things VW. There’s even a Banjo Rally featuring banjos from all over the US. Sounds like great fun!
Don’t miss Free concerts in Basin Spring Park seven days a week, weather permitting. Eureka Springs. We’d love to have you visit and enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!
RECIPE
CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
1 tube crescent rolls
6-8 slices of thickly sliced or grated pepper jack cheese
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried onion or minced green onion
6 slices bacon (fried and crumbled) or thinly sliced ham
salt and pepper
Separate & press dough in sprayed 9×13” pan. Press into bottom and 1” up each side of pan, sealing seams. Place cheese slices over the dough, sprinkle with bacon. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper, pour over cheese slices. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until tested done. 6-8 servings.
EVENING SHADE INN BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
June, 2011
The rash of spring storms has been unfortunate and we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Many places in the area are accepting donations for the relief effort. Our heart goes out to all those affected.
The Eureka Springs Blues Festival is this weekend. If the blues are your thing, be sure to catch the multitude of performers that will be all over town. We have one cottage left for the weekend and it won’t last long. Cars shows, gallery strolls, free music in the park and more…Eureka has lots of things going on this month. Opera in the Ozarks starts later this month. The season is short, so don’t miss out. The finale will be on July 22.
We’ve been working on ongoing upgrades this spring, with new drapes and duvets in several rooms, new flat-screen tv’s and cherry tv stands. We’re always working to make your stay nice and comfortable and we appreciate all our wonderful guests.
Weekends are getting really busy and our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast rooms are filling up, so don’t delay. Reserve your dates today. Our special is month is for mid-week when things are less busy.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
May, 2011
The rain has been plentiful and all the plants and flowers are so green and lush. It’s been a beautiful spring and should make for marvelous fall color later this year. Don’t believe the bad news reports. Eureka Springs isn’t flooded and is open and ready for business. The natural springs are beautiful and flowing right now. If you are a photography enthusiast, now is a great time to take advantage of this rare opportunity to capture some spectacular shots.
The May Festival of the Arts is held the entire month. Come celebrate the art of Eureka Springs in all its forms. Dozens of exhibits, artist’s receptions and demonstrations, Gallery Strolls, annual White Street Studio Walk, free concerts and much more are part of this month’s city-wide festival. This year’s premier performance of the Great Passion Play will commence on May 6th. Among the many other events are a plant sale, car shows, a parade, War Eagle Craft Show, a bike show and much more!
I want to thank everyone that has voted on our food poll. It seems that there is a growing demand for healthier foods while people are on vacation. We intend to take your input to heart and adjust our recipes accordingly, so stay tuned as we gradually work on perfecting them. The poll is still open and you are invited to vote and/or leave a comment if you wish. The poll is here. Thanks for your input.
Our Spring dates in our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast are filling up, so don’t delay. Reserve your dates today.
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Blooms, blooms everywhere! I don’t have to tell you the weather is just great to get out and enjoy, especially after such a hard winter. Our special this month is a great getaway on a budget and you can even add a couple’s massage by exchanging the show tickets along with $79 extra! What a great deal as couple’s massages normally are $130 for one-hour for two people.
Events this month include the 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. Enjoy an open-house atmosphere as galleries welcome tourists and locals alike. Carving In The Ozarks is also this month and offers an unique opportunity to see carvers at work using chainsaws to make art instead of cutting down trees. Of course, music shows, stores and restaurants have all reopened after their winter break, so there’s plenty to do and enjoy in Eureka Springs.
We want your input on a poll we are conducting about food choices. While we get many compliments on our made-from-scratch breakfasts and desserts, we want to stay current with our guests preferences. It’s a delicate balance. While we rarely do a “country breakfast” with biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs since you can get that at almost any restaurant, we also don’t want to serve fancy dishes that our guests can’t pronounce with ingredients that are only available at gourmet stores.
We want to know what you think. When you are on vacation or a getaway, do you indulge on rich foods or rather have lighter, healthier fare? Go to EveningShade.com/blog/ and answer just one question and leave us a comment, if you’d like.
Spring is a great time to getaway to our bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs. Reserve your dates today.
Our Winning Recipe this year at Souper Soup!
EVENING SHADE INN TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make two 9 inch layers of Devil’s Food Cake by box directions.
Place layer of Chocolate Ganache between the layers.
Frost Cake with Extra Smooth Frosting.
Top with toasted almond pieces.
Ganache
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (hershey’s special dark chips)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chop chocolate or use chocolate chips and place in a 2-quart bowl.
Place cream in a micro-wave safe measuring cup and bring to a boil (about 1 minute). Pause and bring to a boil twice more (should take only a few seconds the second and third time). Wait 20 seconds, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Use a spoon to blend the chocolate until it is soft. Whisk starting in the center of the bowl and gradually work out. Stop as soon as mixture is blended. Ganache can keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Makes enough to frost between two 9? cake layers.
Extra Smooth Frosting
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao works best), chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted buter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Place chopped chocolate in a medium metal bowl, set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until choclate is melted and smooth. Carefully remove bowl from over water, let melted chocolate cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Sift powdered sugar over buter and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add melted chocolate and beat until well blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
EVENING SHADE INN BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
March, 2011
We planted roses yesterday…spring is on it’s way. Things are starting to get busy and everyone is sprucing up after the cold, hard winter. It’s good to see things greening up again already. Our Valentine’s month special was a big hit and we want to thank all of the Romantic Couples who took advantage of it. We also had lots of fun making the cherry cheesecake special dessert this year. Now that February is behind us, there’ll be more and different wonderful desserts to enjoy.
Wow! March starts off with Mardi Gras celebrations all over town. 
The parade is downtown this Saturday. If one parade isn’t enough this month, the St. Patricks’ Day Parade and the Victorian Classic 10K will be on March 12. You can sample soups and desserts from restaurants and B&B’s at the Souper Soup that follows the Victorian Classic at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Spring Antique show will be March 18th, also at the Convention Center. Don’t miss these annual events that draw bigger crowds to Eureka Springs each year. Music Shows reopen this month, with he Pine Mountain Jamboree opening Friday night, just in time for our “Sing Into Spring Special”.
Don’t miss out on all the fun in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!
BREAKFAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE
(Makes 4 Casseroles)
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
7 oz shredded cheese (colby/cheddar)
3 oz pepperjack cheese
3/8 tsp dill seed
3/8 tsp dill weed
3 oz cream cheese, diced
3/8 tsp ground mustard
1 ¼ tsp Greek seasoning
3/8 onion, diced and sautéed
4 small croissants (or 1 ½ large)
4 slices ham (3×5 sandwich size)
Hollandaise sauce mix
Grease 8 oz ramekins
Cover bottom of ramekins with a layer of torn croissants
Place layer of diced cream cheese over croissants
Cut ham into small pieces (about 3/8”) and layer over cream cheese
Cover with another layer of torn croissants
Mix eggs, milk, colby/cheddar cheeses, mustard, seasoning and onion together
Pour over croissants, avoid overfilling cups
Top with pepperjack cheese
Bake at 350° for 1 hour
Mix Hollandaise sauce following package directions
Turn out casserole from ramekins onto small plate and top with Hollandaise sauce.
SPECIALS
SING INTO SPRING SPECIAL
* 2 Free Music Show Tickets – to the Pine Mountain Jamboree
* 2 Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn and Sabrina)
* In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
* Desserts in your room each day
* $278.00 plus tax
* Add $20 to upgrade to a fireplace suite
* Add $50 to upgrade to a private cottage
Valid in March 2011
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The parade is downtown this Saturday. If one parade isn’t enough this month, the St. Patricks’ Day Parade and the Victorian Classic 10K will be on March 12. You can sample soups and desserts from restaurants and B&B’s at the Souper Soup that follows the Victorian Classic at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Spring Antique show will be March 18th, also at the Convention Center. Don’t miss these annual events that draw bigger crowds to Eureka Springs each year. Music Shows reopen this month, with he Pine Mountain Jamboree opening Friday night, just in time for our “Sing Into Spring Special”.