December Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast Newsletter

EVENING SHADE INN BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
December, 2010

Christmas time again! Wow, where did the year go? We’ve had our lights up for a couple of weeks now and the town looks really great. The Eureka Springs Christmas Parade will be tomorrow night and will be interesting and unusual, just like Eureka Springs, as always. We’ve decided to take off Dec 23-26 to be with family, so don’t wait to reserve for New Year’s weekend with us.

There are still dates open for the Holiday Mansion Tour Package. Only two weekends left, so don’t wait. We are also getting a wonderful discount on massages thru January, so we put together the “Personal Christmas” package that includes a Two-Nights in one of our king jacuzzi suites plus a One-Hour Couple’s Massage for the lowest price ever! This discount is good thru January, so don’t wait.

Christmas Music shows will be playing until December 11th. Nothing like great Christmas Music to get me in the Holiday Spirit!
Come relax and rejuvenate in our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

Eureka Springs November B&B Newsletter

EVENING SHADE INN BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
November, 2010

It’s November already and year-ending events are filling the Eureka Springs calendar. The 63rd Annual Folk Festival is this weekend and features free concerts and a craft show in the park. Eliza Gilkyson headlines the featured show at the Auditorium Nov. 6. The Barefoot Ball returns to the 1905 Basin Park Hotel by popular demand Nov. 5. And a talent show competition will be inaugurated Nov. 4 as part of a free show at the Auditorium.

On the west side of town, The All American Weekend will include, besides cookoff contests, a cruise-in, parade, poker run, veterans’ ride, a free show at Ozark Mountain Hoedown on Saturday night, a street dance, vendors, raffles and drawings. A “People’s Choice” chili cookoff will kick off the weekend Friday afternoon, Nov. 5, with everyone invited to participate and compete..

The Pine Mountain Christmas Show will start November 11th. We normally have our lights up by the second weekend in November, as long as the weather holds out. Santa will be visiting in Basin Park on November 26. The Eureka Springs Christmas Parade will be December 3.

November weekends are booking up. We do have some vacancies during the week, so book your dates now! Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

October Eureka Springs B&B Newsletter

Eureka Springs, Arkansas
October, 2010

We're looking forward to the crisp nights and warm days that will make the leaves turn. We still don't know what effect the hot, dry summer will have on the foliage, but luckily we did get some rain late in the summer and everything greened up again. Normally, the leaves are at their peak during the last week of October and first week of November, but nothing's guaranteed. You can check the Arkansas Tourism Foliage Update here.

The wonderful weather will make visiting Eureka Springs even more enjoyable. Don't miss the War Eagle Mill Craft Show, Haunted Hayrides, Voices of the Silent City and the Carnegie Library Book Sale and much more in October!

October is our busiest month and most weekends are already booked. We do have some vacancies during the week, so book your dates now! Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates at our Eureka Springs B&B today!

Eureka Springs B&B September Newsletter

Eureka Springs, Arkansas
September, 2010

It seems like one day it was the hottest it’s been this Summer and the next day it is Fall! A cold front came thru about a week ago and boy did it make a difference. The weather is just right for all the outdoor events coming up. There will still be some warm days so I included an Icebox Cheesecake recipe to enjoy. There are so many things going on this month and next. Be sure to look over the events list below, you’re sure to find something that you’d enjoy. And don’t forget there’s free music every Saturday and Sunday in Basin Spring Park.

Eureka Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission is sponsoring “September Senior Savings” in September with lodging, restaurant and retail discounts for Seniors. We’ve discounted our weekday rates lower than ever before just for this event, so don’t miss out. See below for details.
September and October are our busiest months, so book your dates now! Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Book your Eureka Springs B&B Getaway today!

SPECIAL

20% off Monday thru Thursday for Seniors

* Good thru September 23rd.
* Suites start at $110 per night plus tax
* Full Breakfast Delivered to Your Door
* Afternoon Desserts in Your Room
* All King Size Beds
* Parking At Your Door With Few Steps
* Trolley Stops At Our Driveway

20% Off Applies to Lodging Only, Guests Age 50 And Over, No Other Discounts Apply,
MUST Mention “Senior Special” When Booking.

August B&B Newsletter

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
August, 2010

Some people wait all year for August to roll around in Eureka Springs for the city-wide yardsale, the Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival and the Annual VW Weekend. Don’t forget the Gallery Stroll, the Talent Contest at the Pine Mountain Jamboree and more! And don’t forget there’s free music every Saturday and Sunday in Basin Spring Park.

August – Time for one last getaway before the kids go back to school! Traditionally, this is a slower period for us so we’re offering a great weekday special, so don’t wait too long to take advantage.
Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. Reserve your dates today!

SPECIAL

Unwind On A Budget
Yes, You Deserve A Getaway

* Stay Two Nights in a King Jacuzzi Suite (Maylie, Matalyn or Sabrina)
* Enjoy a Full Breakfast in your room each morning
* Homemade Desserts in your room each afternoon
* A Dinner for Two at one of Eureka’s Fine Restaurants ($50 voucher)
* Two Tickets to a Music Show
* $379.00 plus tax Weekends
* $349.00 plus tax Monday thru Thursday

Exchange Music Show Tickets for a One-Hour Couple’s Massage for only $79 extra!
No other discounts apply

RECIPE

SAUSAGE HASHBROWN CASSEROLE

1 lb ground sausage, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 container (8 oz) container of french onion dip
1 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cup each red and green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 package (30 oz) frozen hash brown shredded potatoes, thawed

In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, chicken soup, sour cream, french onion dip, chopped onion, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Fold in thawed hash brown potatoes. Reserve about 1/2 cup cooked sausage and combine remainder with hash brown mixture. Spread mixture in a 9×13 greased baking dish. Top with remaining sausage. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until casserole is golden brown. Cool about 10 minutes before serving.

July in Eureka Springs, AR

Summer is really here, but at least the weather has been cooler the last few days, making outdoor activities more enjoyable. Some things going on in July are the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll, Fat Tire Festival and Opera in the Ozarks will be playing until July 17th, so don’t miss your chance to catch a fantastic performance this year. There will also be an art display at the AUD for the final performance.
We’ve added a few new summer dessert recipes to make your stay with us even better. A light, cool dessert is so refreshing after a day out shopping or sightseeing. The Oreo Cookie Dessert is so good – you have to try it!

Come relax and rejuvenate in Eureka Springs, your extraordinary escape. We still have vacancies for July, so take advantage of a great Summer Getaway. Reserve your dates at our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast today!

Summer is Here!

Whew! May is over and summer is here. Everything is so green and lush right now because of all the spring rain. Donna and I have found a little time to get out enjoy the scenery lately on the bike. The riding here is fantastic. June looks to be a busy month in Eureka Springs with lots of things to do. Here's just some of the things going on in June - a art gallery stroll, a car show, Opera in the Ozarks, the Xterra Outdoor Triathlon, Carnegie Library 100th Celebration and much more. And don't forget, Blues Weekend is this coming weekend and there will be lots of music all over town to enjoy.

There's always something going on in Eureka Springs. Weekends in June are really filling up, so we put together a Mid-Week Special so you can take advantage of the less-busy time during the week. Reserve your dates today!
Evening Shade Inn, a Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs

The Great Passion Play will reopen for its 42nd annual season May 7th. Come see hundreds of cast performers re-enact the last days of Jesus Christ, his death and ressurection on a hillside outdoor theatre. An unforgettable and inspiring performance enjoyed by more than seven million people from all over the world for over 40 years.

Performed using live animals, historically accurate sets and costumes, and features state-of-the art sound and lighting effects and original music in a dramatic two-hour presentation of the last week in the incarnation of Jesus of Nazareth.

There’s much more to do at the Great Passion Play. Visit the Bible Museum, the Tabernacle, the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, The Living Bible Tour, Sacred Arts Exhibit, the Berlin Wall and the Little Church in the Grove. Enjoy the Texans performance at the “Top of the Mountain” Dinner Theatre starting at 5:00 pm for a hearty sit-down meal and gospel entertainment prior to the Play.

We offer several bed and breakfast packages in Eureka Springs that include tickets to the Great Passion Play. Come enjoy all there is to do in Eureka Springs, the extraordinary escape.

April B&B Newsletter

Spring is well underway in Eureka Springs. Trees and flowers are blooming and it’s such a lovely time to visit. Spring is all about Art in Eureka Springs, especially during April and May. The galleries will start their Annual Gallery Stroll Open House the second Saturday of April and continue through December. The entire month of May is devoted to the Arts in Eureka Springs, with many events and exhibitions displaying a wide variety of fine art. A new event this year, the Grand Illumination, will decorate downtown buildings and Victorian homes with thousands of oriental lanterns. The 42nd annual season of the Great Passion Play will open May 7th.
There’s always something going on in Eureka Springs. Check out the list below and come join the fun! It’s not too early to call to reserve your dates. Plan that Special Getaway this year at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast.

SPECIAL
The Two Free Music Show Tickets special was so well received in March, we have extended it to April. Don’t miss out – time is running out.
April Special

* Stay Two Nights in March and Get Two Music Show Tickets Free!
* Your Choice of the Pine Mountain Jamboree or Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down Shows*
* Good on any suite or cottage
* Must mention this special when making your reservation.

*Pine Mountain Jamboree closed Sundays, Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down opens closed Tuesdays
No other discounts apply

RECIPE
White Chocolate Lemon Tart
This recipe uses Meyer Lemons. Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. This unique fruit blends the traditional flavor of a lemon and the sweetness of an orange. It’s rich, dark and aromatic juice is much sweeter than a conventional lemon. If Meyer lemons aren’t available, mix lemon and fresh squeezed orange juice in equal parts.

3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
4 ounces white chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 9 inch baked pie shell

In a medium stainless steel bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Stir in sugar and then Meyer lemon juice. Cook over boiling water, stirring continuously with a wire whisk until mixture thickens, resembling pudding. Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate until melted and completely incorporated. Set aside to cool at room temperature. Cover and chill.
Whip the cream to firm peaks. Fold the Meyer lemon mixture into the cream and spoon into baked pie shell.
Chill 2 hours or until firm before serving. If desired, garnish with extra whipped cream before serving.

March Bed and Breakfast Newsletter

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
March, 2010

Finally, Spring is on the way! At least the weather is warmer and things coming alive again. The Pine Mountain Jamboree Music show opens this weekend and the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down opens March 12th. Eureka Springs will host The Governor’s Conference on Tourism starting Sunday. This conference is the largest in-state meeting of travel, tourism, and hospitality professionals. We welcome Governor Beebe to Eureka Springs and hope he gets to see all Eureka Springs’ has to offer!

We have some vacancies for the last two weekends of March, but weekdays are easier to get the suite or cottage you want. We are open year-around so it’s not too early to call to reserve your dates.Plan that Special Getaway this year at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs.

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SPECIAL
March Special

• Stay Two Nights in March and Get Two Music Show Tickets Free!
• Your Choice of the Pine Mountain Jamboree or Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down Shows*
• Good on any suite or cottage
• Must mention this special when making your reservation.

*Pine Mountain Jamboree opens March 5, Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down opens March 12
No other discounts apply

February Valentine Getaway

We’re behind getting the newsletter out this month. We’ve spent the last couple of weeks taking pictures and putting all the new information on our website. We hope you like it and it will help you make the decision to stay with us.

Feb 8 snow

Snow, snow, snow. We’ve had our share this year. The snow today is just beautiful and hasn’t caused any driving problems in our area. The road crews have done a terrific job keeping the highways and main streets open this winter. I know I’ve shoveled more snow this year that any I can ever remember.

For February, we are trying out a new dessert – Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie. It’s especially good. Why not give it a try? The recipe is on our website. Speaking of February, we still have a couple of vacancies for Valentine’s Day (Sunday) and some vacancies the remaining weekends and weekdays in February. Be sure to check our Valentine Month special if you can come anytime in February except Valentines’ weekend. So why wait? We are open year-around, so it’s not too soon to reserve your special dates.

New Year, New Specials

The New Year. Everyone looks forward to resolutions and starting over. New promise, new expectations, new challenges. Putting the past behind and moving forward. We are lucky to have that chance. Don’t squander the time you have with your loved one. Make time to get away and reconnect. Romance shouldn’t be at the bottom of your to-do list.

Guys and gals, don’t let Valentine’s be the one time of year you show your love. Breakfast without the kids that she doesn’t have to cook and time away with you will do wonders, I’m sure you know. So why wait? We are open year-around, so it’s not too soon to reserve your special dates.

Spoil that special someone this year with a Romantic Getaway at Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast.