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!

The Events Calendar is starting to fill up, so don’t miss all the great things going on this month. Mardi Gras is becoming a bigger and bigger event every year. Parade floats will be christened this weekend. There will be two costume balls and a parade down Spring Street on February 18. Chocolate lovers will enjoy the Annual Chocolate Festival on February 11th at the Inn of the Ozarks. There’s plenty of other things too, just look at the calendar below.

We’re looking forward to a great season-kickoff and hope you’ll take time to visit with us this year.
Avoid the last-minute panic and reserve your romantic Valentine’s Getaway in romantic and charming Eureka Springs today!

SPECIALS

VALENTINE’S MONTH SPECIAL
Make Romance Last More Than A Day!
* Two Nights in a Private Honeymoon Cottage**
* A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s fine restaurants ($50 voucher)
* A Chilled Bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider in your room on arrival
* In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
* Desserts in your room each day
- $449 Valentine’s Weekend
- $399 Any days in February except Valentine’s Weekend (Feb 10 – 12)
**Substitute any of our suites at a reduced price. Call for details.
- Add a third night to either package for $150
No other discounts apply, All Prices Plus Tax

WEEKDAY ROMANCE
All suites and cottages 10% off Sunday through Thursday.
All suites and cottages come complete with afternoon desserts,
breakfast delivered to your door, king beds, jacuzzis for two and much more.
Good on all king jacuzzi suites and private honeymoon cottages.
No other discounts apply.

RECIPE

BREAKFAST SKILLET CASSEROLE

Intended to serve two people, but actually will make 4 nice sized pieces.
You can substitue an equal amount of shredded swiss, gouda or pepperjack cheese for the cheddar.

3 slices bacon, fried and chopped
3 slices white sandwich bread, chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 scallions, sliced thin
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 475 degrees. Cook bacon in a 10 inch ovensafe
skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.

2. Add half of bread to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 3
to 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and toss with untoasted bread.

3. Whisk cream, eggs, salt and pepper in another medium bowl until smooth. Stir in bacon, scallions
and cheddar. Add egg mixture to now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, using spatula to
scrape bottom of pan until eggs are just beginning to set, about 1 minute. Fold in bread and lightly
pat mixture into even thickness. Bake until puffed and golden, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

February 5
Chirstening of the Floats – Sponsor Appreciation Day at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern from 3pm until ?

February 10
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information

February 11
10th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Music by Jody Simrell. For more information contact Kay Halper at 479-253-7114 or 479-253-3756.

February 11
8th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks from 9an-3pm. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785

February 11
Freakin Eurekan 15K Trail race at 10:00 am. Race day registration will be held from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The course follows trails around Lake Leatherwood. For more information contact Russ at Fleet Feet Sports (479-571-8786).

February 12
9th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Music by Jody Simrell. For more information contact Kay Halper at 479-253-7114 or 479-253-3756.

February 12
7th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785

February 12
Freakin Eurekan 15K Trail race at 10:00 am. Race day registration will be held from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The course follows trails around Lake Leatherwood. For more information contact Russ at Fleet Feet Sports (479-571-8786).

February 16
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Hookers & Jokers Ball at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center
at 6pm – Cash Bar. Costume Themes: Hookers, Jokers, 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”
Tickets: 479-981-9551 – Seats are Limited. Music by “Cherry Brooks Jazz and Blues Ensemble”. Costume Contests with prizes. Eureka Gras Buffet and Indoor Mini Parade. Admission: $20 Advance or $25 at the Door

February 17
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Coronation Masquerade Ball from 6pm to 10pm at the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. New Orleans style Mardi Gras Tableau is awesome. Formal attire or costume. King and Queen and Royal Court Promenade and Grand March. Champagne supper buffet and entertainment featuring “TBA” By reservation only 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766. Admission: $35

February 18
7th Annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown Spring and Main Streets, Parade rolls at 2 p.m.
Krewe of Krazo will lead the Eureka Gras Parade. — 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”
Other walking groups include “Krewe of Kidz” — “Krewe of Barkus” canine parade
“ALL Eurekans and visitors” are asked to “Dress-out!” and join in the parade.

February 18
The Crescent Hotel presents the best and brightest students in the Hospitality and Restaurant Management program from Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. They will be preparing a multi-course meal and wine pairing for the general public at 6:00p.m. For more information call Bob Harrington; 479-575-4700 or Trina Holman; 479-575-2179.

February 19
Mardi Gras Champagne Jazz Brunch. Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room 11am until 2pm
Meet and Greet the King and Queen — 2nd Line with decorated umbrellas. Entertainment by Crescent Jazz Ensemble. Reservations: 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766

Feb 19-21
Arti Gras Artist’s ShowCase – Tastefully Risque and Salaciously Devine Art. Artists Reception on Monday, Feb 20 – 6 -8 p.m. Location TBA – Open to Public. Special Silent Auction on Mardi Gras Masques by Artists

February 21
Eureka Gras 2nd Line Krazo Krawl – 4:30 pm — Rendezvous at Pied Piper Tavern.
Mardi Gras Day, Krazo”2nd Line” Krawl. — Downtown on Main and Spring streets
Costumes and/or masks a must! — Second Line Umbrellas make it mo’ bettah!
Open to General Public – Admission: Free – 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”

February 21
Saint ‘Lizbeth’s King Cake Ball and Dinner on Fat Tuesday Night, 6:00 – 10:30pm at
Saint Elizabeth’s Parish Center – 232 Passion Play Road. Cajun Dinner, Live Music by “Naturally Brass”, Cash Bar. Tickets Sold in Advance $45-couple/$25-single – 479-636-8864
Featuring Eureka’s Largest King Cake!

February 24
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information.

February 25
New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians in Concert at the AUD at 7pm – Tickets $17.50. 2nd Line procession immediately before the concert; assembles at the Library at 5pm.

Romantic Valentine Getaway

What makes us different? In a word, Privacy. All our suites and cottages feature outside entrances, sound-proofing and breakfast delivered to your door at your chosen time.  Enjoy all the convenience, privacy and luxury at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast that many B&B’s just can’t offer.

VALENTINE’S MONTH SPECIAL
Make Romance Last More Than A Day!

• Two Nights in a Private Honeymoon Cottage **
• A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s fine restaurants ($50 voucher)
• A Chilled Bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider in your room on arrival
• In-Room Full Breakfast each morning
• Desserts in your room each day

- $449 Valentine’s Weekend
- $399 Any days in February except Valentine’s Weekend (Feb 10 – 12)
**Substitute any of our suites at a reduced price. Call for details.
- Add a third night to either package for $150
No other discounts apply, All Prices Plus Tax

Call Today!

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.

January is one of the slower months of the year but there are still things to do around town. I’ve always thought of Eureka Springs a place to relax and unwind and the slower pace really is good for me once in a while. It’s a great time for discovering all the hidden features of Eureka Springs normally hidden by foliage. I’ve noticed lots of structures built on hillsides and off the beaten path that I didn’t know were there. It’s a great time to walk this stair-step town and admire the unique and interesting architecture that has been carefully preserved. Eureka Springs has one of the largest districts on the historic register in the nation. There’s plenty of Art Galleries and specialty shops open year around.

It’s not too early to start planning a Valentine’s Getaway. I can’t think of a more Romantic and Charming place to share with the one you love than Eureka Springs.

Enjoy all the extraordinary things Eureka Springs has to offer. Call us and make your reservations today!

APPLE CRISP WITH OATMEAL TOPPING
4-6 apples or pears, sliced
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 c. rolled oats
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Place fruit in buttered shallow baking dish. In small bowl, mix until crumbly all remaining ingredients. Spread over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until fruit is tender.

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.

We will be open for Christmas and New Year’s 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!

SPECIALS

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are free for a limited time.

Enjoy a Eureka Springs Holiday treat. Eureka Springs homes and businesses will be decked out in their finest Christmas decorations.

Stay any night with us November 21 thru December 22
Get a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride thru Festive Downtown Free
Rates start at $144 per night plus tax.
Stay additional nights at 10% off.
Good November 21 thru December 22
Based on availability, no other discounts apply.
Must mention this special when making your reservation, prior reservations excluded.

RECIPE

These are really so easy. Great for holiday cookies. Makes a nice, chewy cookie.

CAKE MIX COOKIES

1 yellow cake mix
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Bake at 375 degrees on a greased cookie sheet 8 to 10 minutes.

DECEMBER EVENTS

December 3
Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour Eureka’s Victorian homes presented by the Preservation Society.

December 3-9
12th Annual Christmas at The Crescent. Arriving at the doorstep of this delightfully decorated Historic Hotel of America, guests are swept in by the jubilant breeze of Christmas. A time to look and listen.a time to share with your fellow travelers memories anew and it all starts on Saturday, with the “Christmas Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony”.

December 3-31
Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest. The formal garden area atop Crescent Mountain will be illuminated with more than two-dozen Christmas trees decorated by local charities as a fund-raiser for each. Visitors can stroll throughout the grounds and choose which one they think is best! Admission is free.

December 9
9th Annual Christmas Ball at the 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. For more information call 479-253-9417.

December 10
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park from 1pm to 3pm.

December 10
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679.

If you have questions or need more information about any of these events, email or call us toll-free.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are free for a limited time.

Enjoy a Eureka Springs Holiday treat. Eureka Springs homes and businesses will be decked out in their holiday finest when the town’s Christmas decorating contest begins Nov. 23.

Stay any night with us November 21 thru December 22
Get a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride thru Festive Downtown Free
Rates start at $144 per night plus tax.
Stay additional nights at 10% off.

Good November 21 thru December 22
Based on availability, no other discounts apply.
Must mention this special when making your reservation, prior reservations excluded.

Eureka Springs is an eclectic getaway town in the heart of the Ozarks famous for our art, architecture, unique, locally owned shops, outstanding restaurants, beauty, romance, & outdoor adventures.

The sights and sounds of the holiday season have already begun in this destination town. Three seasonal music shows run through Dec. 11.

Eureka Springs Christmas Festival really begins to snowball when two big events take place the day after Thanksgiving. Both “Santa in the Park” and the new “Find an Elf” contest will entertain visitors Nov. 26 from 4-7 p.m. in Eureka Springs’ historic downtown.

Eureka Springs annual Christmas Parade of Lights will begin downtown Friday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm. View lovingly restored Victorian homes filled with antiques at the 28th Annual Eureka Springs Preservation Society Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday, December 3rd.

Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all the holiday festivities.

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!

SPECIALS

November Magical Sunday Special

Intrigue Theater Eureka Springs AR

2 Free tickets ($50.00 Value) are included when you book a Sunday Night on November 13th or 20th. Enjoy the newest show in Eureka Springs – “Intrigue Theater – The Ghosts Have Answers” at the 5:00 pm Sunday performance at the historical Eureka Springs Auditorium – Free with your Sunday stay on November 13th or 20th.

A unique experience reminiscent of 19th Century entertainment, Guests will witness magical demonstrations, feats of astonishing mental capabilities and Spirits may make their presence known with whispered answers and unexplained phenomenon.

Good on a Sunday stay in any suite or cottage on November 13th or 20th. Mention Sunday Special at time of booking. Not valid on prior bookings. No other discounts apply. Subject to availability.
No other discounts apply

RECIPE

(Yes, I know it’s lots of work, but it’s really worth it.)

CARAMEL ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Brown sugar is the shortcut to quick caramel flavor in both the cake layers and the frosting.

3 cups shaved coconut
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Quick Caramel Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Place shaved coconut in a single layer in a shallow pan. Plance pecans in a second shallow pan. Bake coconut and pecans at the same time 5 to 7 minutes or until coconut is toasted and pecans are lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add granulated and brown sugars, beating well. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add vanilla, beating until blended.

Combine flour and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in pecans and 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut.

Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form and fold into batter. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.

Bake at 350 deg F for 23 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove pans from racks and cool completely (about 1 hour).

Prepare Quick Caramel Frosting. Immediately spread frosting between layers and on top of cake. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting over sides of cake; press 2 cups toasted shaved coconut onto sides of cake.

QUICK CARAMEL FROSTING

Like the classic caramel frosting, this one hardens quickly, so cool the cake layers before you start to make it.

1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Bring first 3 ingredients to a rolling boil in a 3 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly (about 7 minutes)

Stir in cream and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into a bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla at medium speed, using whisk attachment; beat 8 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately.

TIP: Don’t panic if you overbeat the frosting. Thin to a spreadable consistency by adding 1 to 2 teaspoon hot water.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Beat 1/4 cup butter, softened and 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

We love decorating for fall with the orange leaves, pumpkins, cornstalks and scarecrows. This year, we let guests judge from the jack-o-lanterns to pick their favorite.

Weekends are pretty full, but we still have some weekday vacancies and we’d love to have you stay with us at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and enjoy the scenery that only comes around once a year.

What better place to visit with ghosts of the past than in a Cemetery? The Eureka Springs Historical Museum hosts its 3rd annual “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City” cemetery tour this year on October 14 and 15, and 28 and 29. Here’s your chance to hear from historical characters of Eureka Springs past, featuring live actors in period costumes playing early citizens of Eureka Springs reminiscing about their past. Some of the characters were pillars of the community and some were figures whose colorful, outrageous or scandalous behavior helped shape the history and the myths of the town.

Volunteers in period clothing host and lead the tours. This is an approximately one hour walking tour that includes five-minute stops with each “citizen.” Tours are scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and will leave every twenty minutes, the last one beginning at 8:00 p.m. After dusk, participants will be led by guides with lanterns, the path will be softly illuminated with garden lights and torches will mark the way all creating an atmosphere befitting the tales.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, and can be purchased at Cornerstone Bank, Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Museum and at the event. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at the former Victoria Inn located on US 62 East. The tour is a fundraising project of the members of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Proceeds are used to finance daily operations, special exhibits and on-going restoration projects. For more information, call the Museum, at 479/253-9417

There’s only two weekends in October where you can stay at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and visit this wonderful tour. Don’t wait, book today!

Eureka Springs offers an amazing variety of different venues for weddings of all sizes. Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast offers Eureka Springs Elopement Wedding Packages including ministers, cakes, photography, dining, horse-drawn carriage rides and the all-important honeymoon. Everything needed to provide a dream wedding can be found in the Wedding Capital of the South.

Thousands of couples choose Eureka Springs each year for their special ceremony and celebration, truly making us the WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH. Not only do these weddings bring couples along with their families and friends to town, but, once these folks have discovered the beauty and bounty of Eureka Springs, they make many return trips for vacations, wedding renewals and romantic getaways.

Our Eureka Springs B&B is just a short ride away from Fayetteville and would make a terrific base for enjoying all the Rally has to offer, yet being able get away from the noise at night. Relax and enjoy a full breakfast in your room at your chosen time without having to wait and fight for a seat at a restaurant.

Of course, the best part of this rally is the fabulous roads of Northwest Arkansas. Head East from Fayetteville and you’ll encounter some of the best riding anywhere. Enjoy scenic views, twisting “blue highways”, and picturesque Ozark towns with the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.

The Rally isn’t just in Fayetteville, either. The Rockin Pig Saloon in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will host a special appearance by Angie and Michael Ballard from the Full Throttle Saloon on Wednesday September 28th starting at 7:00 pm for autographs and photos.

Bikes, Blues and BBQ is located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and has some of the best scenery for riding in the country. Don’t forget that all profits generated by Bikes Blues and BBQ go straight to local charities. We have plenty of lodging in Eureka Springs if you are looking for a place to stay. Hope to see you this year.