The editor of Better Homes & Gardens Country Gardens magazine,

BHG Country Gardens editor James Baggett

James Baggett recently included Hot Springs, Garvan Gardens, and our inn in the  BHG blog.  It was our honor to welcome James to the inn!He’s been a magazine editor for 30 years, and he is full of life, and great ideas. Rarely one to sit still, when he had a few extra minutes James could be found in our gardens, deadheading flowers.

When James asked if he could re-pot our house plants, I was speechless! Within a week of his departure, our houseplants had all been lovingly tended.

Here’s James’ comments about our Hot Springs B&B:

But the highlight of my too-short visit had to be my impeccable accommodations at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn. Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains overlooking a serene bay of Lake Hamilton, the inn—built in 2003 in the Arts and Crafts architectural style—is surrounded by pretty manicured gardens and pathways and waterfalls that lead to the lake itself, where turtles gently paddle near the water’s edge. Innkeepers Ray and Kristie Rosset have created a labyrinth for guests to explore, above. (Remember, you get lost in a maze and find yourself in a labyrinth.) While I slowly followed the twists and turns of the labyrinth, hummingbirds were busy sipping nectar from the many flowering shrubs and perennials that line the paths that crisscross this idyllic getaway. Like I said, it’s especially comforting to reflect on just such an escape at precisely this time of year.

Thank you, James! We would love to welcome YOU to enjoy Hot Springs, Garvan Gardens,  our inn, and perhaps find yourself in our labyrinth.

TripAdvisor, the granddaddy of travel review sites, named Lookout Point to the TOP TEN B&B/Inns in the country!

We learned of this honor from various Arkansas guests, offering congratulations after seeing it on the TV news.

Thanks to everyone that took the time to write a lovely review on TripAdvisor! We are honored, and always look forward to your stay at our Hot Springs B&B.

As a member of the 8 Broads in the Kitchen, I was delighted to see our food blog covered in the Boston Examiner this past week. You’ll find some great holiday recipes on the site, including Evil Toffee (so named because it cannot be resisted, it’s so darn good).

The 8 Broads formed to create a fun food website, where we could offer tips and recipes to share with other foodies. In the process, we’ve become fast friends. In addition to the blog, we write for magazines, teach food demos, lead webinars, and have done radio shows.

I just posted to the blog my mother-in-law’s fabulous Christmas butterscotch marshmallow bars.

Butterscotch Bars

Only made at Christmas, these treats remind us of long-ago times in Winnipeg, filled with laughter and bitter cold weather.

What holiday foods bring back memories for you?

We’re delighted to have Lookout Point recognized by the Dallas Morning News and the trendy 360 West magazine of the Ft. Worth Area.

Lookout Point featured July 2011

In the DMN Honeymoon Guide, Lookout Point is included in their review of Romantic, budget-friendly honeymoon destinations in Texas and nearby.

360 West travel page “Near and Far” on page 81 features “Hot Springs Hideaway” with a gorgeous photo of the inn, and a wonderful description by travel writer Sophia Dembling. Thanks!!!

We’d love to welcome you to this slice of paradise, our Hot Springs bed & breakfast inn.

Today’s Dallas Morning News features “Rejuvenating Hot Springs“, focused on the new life in the historic Hot Springs bathhouses.

Dallas Morning News June 5, 2011

Special contributor Sophia Dembling describes the new life of 3 beautiful bathouses: one now the Muses Creative Artistic Project; one a beautiful spa; and one the gorgeous Museum of Contemporary Art.

Hot Springs is also the place to come for your personal rejevenation!

Thanks, Sophia, for including our Hot Springs bed and breakfast in your article.  We are honored!

Author C. J. Good recently published an online article featuring the area and our Hot Springs bed & breakfast inn. Thanks!

Relaxing on Lake Hamilton

That’s right! The First Ever 8th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 17th. But don’t think that something so short isn’t worth your time. The Leprechauns will not take that lightly! The event is recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. In addition the Smithsonian has named #1 in the way of the most unusual celebrations of the holiday. Irish Central named it “the wackiest”. Now you know you want to be a part of it! Have a stay at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn and be there for this year’s round of recognition.

The festivities will last well into the evening with live music and a street dance starting at 7:30 to finish it off. Of course this will follow other events like the Blarney Stone Kissing contest at 4:30, and the parade itself lasts for and hour starting at 6:30. Get a good spot for viewing by making sure you arrive by 6:00 when the festivities kick off!

This year’s Grand Marshal will be none other than one John Corbett!

Grand Marshal of The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade 2011

You know him from popular television shows such as Parenthood, Sex and the City and Northern Exposure. He will not only serve as Grand Marshal but also will provide the after-entertainment for the street dance by performing with his band!

The parade is held on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. All 98ft of Bridge Street earned it the title of the World’s Shortest Street from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in the 1940′s. Sounds like a great location for a parade, right?! Over 30,000 people seem to think so. They flock to the site each year to celebrate the holiday.

Why not join them this year? Come and have a relaxing stay in one of these luxurious rooms at our bed and breakfast. We will make sure you are well rested and geared up for wearing green!

This month Hot Springs Arkansas is the place to be for all you chocolate lovers out there! On February the 6th, Embassy Suites will host the 6th Annual Chocolate Festival. Join the Hot Springs Hospitality Industry and indulge in “chocolate for charity” benefiting the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic.

Remember that each and every Wednesday here at Lookout Point is a Chocolate Covered Wednesday. Starting with a Berry Breakfast Sundae and ending with a little treat to finish of your evening as you retire into luxury.

Book a two night stay during the week this month and receive a complimentary half-dozen chocolate covered strawberries as well as our fine Risqué sparkling wine to savor with your sweetie. This special will only last for a limited time.

So many yummy reasons to reserve your Hot Springs getaway at our bed and breakfast inn!

The 107th Annual Live Racing Season opens this month at Oaklawn! The season starts January 14th with live races Wednesday though Sunday at 1:30 pm and on Saturdays at 1pm. Join with thousands of people from all over the world that travel here for the ultimate Spa City thrill, the horse races. Derby Day is April 16th!

 Come stay in Hot Springs at our bed & breakfast and we promise to get your race day off to a good start with a freshly prepared hearty breakfast!

~LeAnne

We are absolutely delighted to be featured in an article from American Lifestyle! The article, titled “A Bit of Home- Joys of Bed and Breakfasts” pinpoints a paramount fact about the qualities of bed and breakfasts.

“…despite their differences, they all offer a unique hospitality experience which modern travelers appreciate now more than ever.”American Lifestyle

We invite you to come experience our bed & breakfast. The room pictured is the Hot Springs King Suite.