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May 31st, 2010 by Kristie Rosset
One-of-a-kind in concept and execution, the Hot Springs Music Festival brings together over 250 international musicians each June to our wonderful city of Hot Springs. Lookout Point Lakeside Inn delights in sponsoring the Music Festival, and whenever possible we try to catch a concert or rehearsal. Rehearsals are FREE!
The Festival, now in its fifteenth season, pairs world-class mentor musicians from major orchestras, chamber ensembles and conservatory faculties with especially talented pre-professional apprentices–all of whom receive full scholarship plus housing; the two groups play “side by side” in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, vocal, choral and chamber opera repertoire. For two weeks, these musicians form a unique community, presenting 20 concerts and over 250 open rehearsals for music lovers from across the globe.
We invite you to enjoy the amazing Hot Springs Music Festival! The extraordinary talent inhabiting Hot Springs during these two weeks takes my breath away. This is a time to feed the soul!
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April 27th, 2010 by Kristie Rosset
Yesterday we welcomed an ornithologist to Lookout Point. Within an hour of his arrival at the inn, 
David spotted :
- Canada Goose
- mallard
- great blue heron
- turkey vulture
- mourning dove
- chimney swift
- bank swallow
- barn swallow
- purple martin
- red-headed woodpecker
- tufted titmouse
- American robin
- cedar waxwing
- great crested flycatcher
- blue jay
- northern cardinal
- red-winged blackbird
- brown-headed cowbird
- common grackle (these could go away!)
- rose-breasted grosbeak
- song sparrow
- chipping sparrow
- house finch
- house sparrow
- carolina wren
Many of the birds are now nesting on the property, including the mallards. Watching the birds helps me to not take life too seriously. Somehow, I feel lighter. Thank you, David, for identifying some of our feathered friends.
Kristie
Tags: Arkansas Getaway, bird watching, lookout point lakeside inn, rose-breasted grosbeak
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March 26th, 2010 by Kristie Rosset
Tulips. 100,000. Every color, size and shape. Really, it’s a drop-dead gorgeous stroll through the Garvan Gardens. 
From now through April 4, the Tulip Extravanganza is in full bloom.
Honestly, the beauty takes my breath away. These gorgeous gardens herald hope, joy, and vitality.
Of course, the gardens at Lookout Point are bursting forth with spring’s promise. Forsythias, early azaleas, daffodils, and phlox are in blooming proudly. Come see us!
Kristie
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February 2nd, 2010 by Kristie Rosset
Hot Springs has been chosen for the second year in a row to host a USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Race Calendar event on February 27 – 28, 2010 at Cedar Glades Park. The event is part of the USA Cycling Ultra Endurance National Race Calendar. 
Saturday’s event (2/27) features a six-hour endurance ride, while Sunday’s event is a duathlon called Du It In the Dirt. A whirlpool tub may be needed by the end of these races!
Last year’s events attracted 220 competitors and more than 300 spectators attending from 14 states, with greater crowds expected this year.
Cedar Glades park is one of the finest mountain biking trails in the world, according to our recent guests from New Zealand and avid international cyclists.
Tags: Arkansas Getaway, Cedar Glades park, Hot Springs bed & breakfast, mountain biking
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January 10th, 2010 by Kristie Rosset
Live Racing Begins Jan 15, 2010
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas launches the 2010 race season with four days of live racing, beginning Friday, January 10. The annual back-in-time Saturday features bargain 50 cent corned beef sandwiches (Oaklawn has GREAT corned beef) and 10 cent soft drinks. Such a deal, if you don’t mind waiting in line!
Oaklawn has the highest attendance of any live race meet in the U.S., with enthusiastic fans, trainers, and owners coming from all over the country. Since I know nothing about racing, I enjoy watching the horses, jockeys, and people studying the racing forms. While we serve breakfast at the inn, guests pore over the morning’s guides, circling in on their favs.
Come visit Lookout Point and Hot Springs during the race meet! We’ll be happy to make reservations for you at Oaklawn Park.
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December 10th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset
Our delightful and beloved town, Hot Springs, Arkansas was named one of the TOP FIVE travel destinations in the United States in 2010 by Trip Advisor! According to Trip Advisor, the top consumer generated travel review site in the world, Hot Springs ranked #3 in their top travel destination for 2010, just behind Seward, Alaska and Hyannis, Massachusetts. Completing the list of the Top Five travel destinations are Chinle, Arizona and Waimea, Hawaii.
Although we’re obviously partial, we think Hot Springs is one of the most beautiful and friendly places on the earth. At the inn, waking up to the calming lake views and the low lying Ouachitas Mountains, hearing the birds sing, and smelling the freshly ground coffee brewing starts the day perfectly. Yes, we’re partial. And we are so grateful to live in this fantastic town! It’s a pleasure to see Trip Advisor recognize this jewel of a city.
Kristie & Ray Rosset
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December 8th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset
Each year the Lookout Point’s Christmas decor changes, and becomes even more beautiful. These photos don’t adequately display the feel of the inn in this holiday season! Yet the decor certainly puts us in the mood for celebrating.
Today we hosted the area innkeepers for a Christmas luncheon: a fun time of sharing food, ideas, and gratitude for each other.
If you don’t have your Christmas shopping finished, please consider a gift certificate to stay at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn. The certificates may be customized for you, and are available in any amount. The certificates make perfect gifts for the parents who have everything, or your adult children that need time away from stress, Lookout Point is the perfect answer. Of perhapsy you would like to truly honor a boss or employee with a special gift. We would be honored to assist with you holiday shopping in this way. Just give us a call at 501-525-6155 or tollfree 866-525-6155 to order your gift certificate.
Tags: Arkansas Getaway, Christmas decor, gift certificate, Hot Springs bed & breakfast, lakeside inn
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December 6th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset
One of the wonderful aspects of living in, or visiting, Hot Springs Arkansas is strolling through the Garvan Gardens in December. This wonderland of lights never fails to inspire and strike awe for all ages of folks.
Our family enjoyed a long walk through the gardens, amazed by the variety of light displays. On the chilly night, the complimentary cup of hot cocoa near the miniature railroad provided a warm treat.
In addition to the lights, Garvan Gardens hosts terrific concerts in the Anthony Chapel. December 7: Holiday concert with the chorus of Ouachita Baptist University; December 8: Holiday concert featuring the Henderson University Chamber Chorale; December 13: Voices of Angels with the talented Deleen Davidson, 5:00pm; December 21: Hot Springs Flute Ensemble; December 22: Concert with vocalists Stephen and Denise Edds.
Tags: Arkansas Getaway, arkansas lodging, Garvan Gardens, lookout point lakeside inn, romantic
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November 11th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset
Fall colors at Lookout Point
Fall colors, according to the Arkansas.com website, for the Hot Springs area are at peak, or just peaked. We’re seeing orange, yellow, brown, and some red leaves. Many trees are stunning gorgeous, and some have lost most all of their foliage. Bottom line, it’s not too late to experience fall colors here in Hot Springs. The inn has a limited number of rooms still available for this weekend, including a couple of rooms available for the Friday night only.
The weather should be gorgeous–a perfect time to visit Hot Springs and do some hiking. Or napping. Or exploring art galleries. Or….the possibilities are endless.
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November 3rd, 2009 by Kristie Rosset
A hike in the woods and in town revealed that the leaves have not reached peak colors yet. Many trees still are hanging onto green leaves, others are showing off yellows, reds, and oranges. Ray and I
hike the waterfalls trail at Lake Catherine State Park. With all the previous rain, the waterfalls are running fast and strong. Gorgeous! We also walked the new Hollywood Park in town, following the Hot Springs creek. It’s a beautiful multi-purpose path for bicyclists and walkers/runners. 
November is one of our favorite months in Arkansas!
Lots of great outdoors activities, and beautiful colors. We’d love to welcome you at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, and direct you to the best hiking trails!
Tags: Arkansas fall colors, Arkansas Getaway, Hot Springs bed & breakfast, lookout point lakeside inn, Ouachita Mountains
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Hot Springs Motorcycle Rally Sept 9-11
Antique Motorcycle Cannonball Run Lands in Hot Springs