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Muses Creativity Week Enjoys Tea at Lookout Point

April 3rd, 2010 by Kristie Rosset

Lookout Point Lakeside In hosted the participants of the Muses Creativity Week for high tea and a labyrinth walk last Sunday.  While sipping on tea and savoring scones, the group delighted to the amazing music of Shana Norton, harpist from Austin, Texas.  This was a first for the inn–the soothing harp melodies wafting throughout.  Shana treated us to one of her own compositions, entitled “Spa Day” written after a day of relaxation at a Hot Springs bath house.   What a blissful moment!

The Muses, under the direction of talented Deleen Davidson, is a creative artistry project, blending fine art, classical music, and creative education.  The Spring Creativity Week embraced art, music, poetry, and dance.   How appropriate to end a dynamic and creative week with a walk on the labyrinth, offering a time of centering and peace.  Thank you, Muses!

Kristie

The Muses

Southern Living Magazine "Best of the South": Hot Springs and Lookout Point Lakeside Inn

December 20th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Photo selected for the Southern Living article

Photo selected for the Southern Living article

On Thursday we received a call from a guest, congratulating Lookout Point for selection in Southern Living Magazine’s “Best of the South”.  What a delightful phone call to receive!

The January, 2010 edition of Southern Living includes articles featuring the “Best of” from many states.  Southern Living named the Best Attraction in Arkansas–Hot Springs National Park.  And the place to stay:  Lookout Point!  Also included is McClard’s Bar-B-Q for lunch (yummy) and relaxing at the Quapaw Baths & Spas, with dinner at Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurant. 

We’re truly honored and humbled to be recognized by such a great magazine.  Check it out–get a copy of the new Southern Living.

Lookout Point Innkeepers Awarded "Innkeepers of the Year" by Bedandbreakfast.com!

October 7th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

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Innkeepers of the Year 2009-10

Wow!  What an honor to be named Innkeepers of the Year in the Best of  BedandBreakfast.com Annual Awards.  According to their press release “the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 100,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide.”

Excellent hospitality and comprehensive pampering are simply a way of life for us. We are humbled to be honored by our guests in this way, and so grateful.  Thank you!

Philadelphia Photo Shoot, 8 Broads in the Kitchen

September 8th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

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8 Broads & Jay

As Innkeeper of Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, I was delighted to  join 8 Broads in the Kitchen.   Representing innkeepers from coast to coast, these 8 foodies share cooking tips, stories, and recipes at www.bedandbreakfastfoodie.com.  Today we are gathering in Philadelphia for a fun photo shoot.  Each of us selected a recipe from the blog for our individual shots (mine was a photos pouring Lookout Point’s famous strawberry soup).

In this photo, Jay Karen, CEO of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International  (PAII), stopped by for the photo shoot. 

I have learned so much from so much from these incredible innkeepers, and not just about food.  These wise women are passionate about innkeeping:  taking take of guests and providing hospitality above and beyond the call of duty.

Hot Springs Film Festival

August 22nd, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Come experience one of the largest multicultural and intergenerational attractions in Hot Springs, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.  Stay with us at Lookout Point for this event. 

 The upcoming festival, held October 16th-25 at the historic Malco Theatre in downtown Hot Springs., remains the only film institute in the United States dedicated solely to the documentary film genre.   The festival was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1992. 

 The Festival shapes the identity of Arkansas nationally and internationally.  The Festival committee views nearly 1,000 films submitted from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and selects 100 to be viewed each year. 

For more information on this festival and a calendar of the films and the times visit the Festival’s website http://www.hsdfi.org

The inn is located about 7 miles from the downtown area, which makes us a perfect locations to stay and enjoy this wonderful event.

-Kyrie

August Special at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn

August 13th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

It’s back to school season, and perhaps you’d like to sneak away for a couple of days before life gets too hectic.   We’re offering an August Special:  stay two nights anytime through the end of August.  You’ll receive one-half dozen chocolate covered strawberries in your room awaiting  your arrival, plus a chilled bottle of French Sparkling Wine (Risque by Toad Hollow) or a chilled bottle of sparkling juice. 

As an added bonus, the gardens are still lush and green.   From our Texas friends and guests, especially around the Austin area, we hear how dry and brown the earth is from the continuing drought.   That certainly isn’t the situation here on Lake Hamilton!  We’d love to see you, and hope you can get away for an end of summer trip.

Be sure to ask for the August Special.

Lookout Point in the Taiwan News

August 10th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

logo-magazineµµÃ¹ÄõLookout Point has made the news in Taiwan.  An article about the inn was published in the August edition of the Organic Lifestyle Magazine in Taiwan.  Lookout Point received an email from the magazine letting us know about this article.  It is really great that the environmental efforts of Lookout Point are being recognized around the world. We really appreciate this article and will continue our environmental efforts!!

 

-Kyrie

Chocolate at Lookout Point

August 5th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

strawberryIt’s that special day of the week at the inn: Chocolate Covered Wednesdays!  Around here, we love Wednesdays.  If you’re a chocolate lover, what’s not to love about this day?

This morning for breakfast we served strawberry fruit sundaes with chocolate syrup drizzled on top!  At our reception this afternoon we will have chocolate cookies and chocolate covered strawberries.  Our guests will return from dinner to a small chocolate bag of hearts on their door.  Chocolate kisses and M&Ms are also located throughout the inn.

Chocolate covered Wednesdays are a perfect way to heal a chocolate craving.  To cure your sweet tooth, call Kristie at the inn and reserve your room!

-Kyrie

More Fishing at Lookout Point in Hot Springs!

July 26th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Coffee in hand, two fishing rods, bucket of fresh worms, and a small pond filled with fish—what more could a fisherman want early in the morning?  Fishing at Lookout Pointprize catchRaymond caught at least a dozen bream (or blue gill, as I’ve been informed).    He was heading home to provide a fish cookout for friends this evening.  Thank you for thinning out the lake fish from our pond!  12 down, over 100 to go. 

Our gardener, Pat, tells us that he’s actually seen a bass, at least 16 inches long, in the pond.  Who knew???

So, you’re welcome to bring your rod and reel, and fish the lazy way at Lookout Point.  Catch & release (into Lake Hamilton) OR take ‘em home.   When Ray & I created a luxury inn with lots of amenities, we did  not know just how many amenities Lookout Point Lakeside Inn would actually include!  Ha…

Kristie

Lookout Point Wedding on Lake Hamilton

July 3rd, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Katie and JoshuaIt was a joy to be a part of the Jennings wedding last Sunday at Lookout Point.  Katie looked gorgeous in her gown as she walked down the aisle on her father’s arm.  Her daughter Analee walked in front with her miniature bouquet.  She was a beautiful little angel!  

Katie’s brother played the guitar as Katie walked down the aisle.  The ceremony took place in the garden near the waterfall.  The couple and Analee participated in a sand union using white, black and pink sand.  The sand unity was just lovely, and the perfect touch for their wedding. 

Congratulations Katie and Joshua on your marriage!  Best wishes for a long happy life together!

-Kyrie Lantz