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.

Our silken microfiber sheets

Lookout Point Sheets

make great gifts for Christmas or wedding presents, especially for those folks that seemingly  have everything.  Who cannot use a great night’s sleep on luxurious sheets?

We use these sheets at our Hot Springs B&B, and at our home. They get softer and softer as they age, the sheets wick moisture, and look like new for years to come. (Guaranteed by the company–if ever there is a problem, just let us know and we’ll take care of it!)

The sheets are available in white, ivory, tea green and chocolate colors. The Queen sets are $165,  King $179 and shipping to your home is free!  The set includes a deep-pocket fitted sheet, flat sheet and 2 pillowcases.

If you would like to order these sheets, just give us a call at 866.525.6155.  Happy Holidays!

Love and marriage enveloped the inn this weekend. With 11-11-11,  the first wedding of the day was held at 11am, of course. The weather cooperated all weekend, with gorgeous fall colors and sunny skies.

Congratulations to all the couples who were married at our Hot Springs bed & breakfast (5 couples in total) this weekend, and to those that stayed with us while getting married at the Anthony Chapel of Garvan Gardens.  Many blessings to: Kristie & Corey, Hap & Melissa, Darnell & Kim G, Ritchie & Susie, Jason & Joie, and Tiffany & Chris.

Susie & Ritchie

Darnell & KimG

Amazingly cool teachers will win a free two-night stay at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn with the 2nd Annual Teachers

Honoring Teachers Who Impact the World

Impact the World awards! Teachers from all grade levels are eligible, and winning teachers will have demonstrated the ability to Impact the World through creative peace & justice or environmental issues.

Previous winners included a teacher leading at-risk teenagers in mediation skills; another led her elementary class to clean-up a nearby creek, leading to a partnership with the city council to create a park.

E-mail innkeeper@LookoutPointInn.com to receive an application. Applications must be postmarked (e-mail or snail mail) by Oct. 31. Visit our bed & breakfast website. A panel of educators from 2 states will select the winning entries.

Hot Air Balloons gather from across the US for the Legends Balloon Rally

Hot Springs Balloon

held September 23-24 at the Hot Springs airport. The Rally is a fun event for all ages. Don’t miss the spectacularly beautiful balloon

glow on Friday & Saturday evenings. The balloons are a big enough draw, however we’re also going to hear great music. The Charlie Daniels Band performs Friday night, and Three Dog Night are in concert on Saturday.

Best of all, it’s FREE! Just bring your own lawn chairs. Or if you forget yours, we’ll loan you a couple of chairs, when you’re staying at our Hot Springs bed & breakfast.

Of course everyone knows of Hot Springs, Arkansas as the “The Spa City”. Hot Springs is ripe with day spas and massage parlors. Bathhouse row, located in the historic district downtown, is one of the town’s biggest draws with the historical significance in and of itself. But what about the lakes? Here in Hot Springs, we know how to spend the summer!

First, a little history lesson…

Hot Springs is home to one of Arkansas’s aptly named “Diamond Lakes”.

And oh how they sparkle! Look!

In addition to being truly beautiful, the diamond lakes are also useful! Who knew?! Lake Hamilton, for example, was created by Arkansas Power & Light in 1932 with the vision of harnessing the natural power of running water to generate hydro-electricity. This would ensure the town could continue to support growth. With the installment of Carpenter dam a success, Lake Hamilton was born!
Lake Hamilton is over 7,000 acres of fun and not to mention some of the best fishing in the state. Residents and tourist alike get out on the water to cool off during the summer. At any given time, one would see jet skis, inner tubes, pontoon boats and skiers taking advantage of the spacious lake. Off of the main channel, you can find residents floating along in their canoes, paddle boats, and even simple inflatable rafts. Much of the lake is lined with condos, houses, and restaurants.
Visit Hot Springs!  Relax! Experience the beauty of Lake Hamilton for yourself!

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

American icon Willie Nelson will perform live at the Summit Arena in Hot Springs on Feb. 21, 2010.  The arena is a smaller, more intimate venue to see and enjoy this concert.  Of course, you’re invited to stay at Lookout Point while in Hot Springs for the concert!

“Nelson is widely recognized as an American icon. His distinctive music and other social and political activities sometimes take a backseat to his pop-culture public image, marked by his red hair, often divided into two long braids partially concealed under a bandana. He has been active in social and political causes ranging from tax protests to support for a Democratic effort in the mid-2000s to bust up a Republican gerrymandering attempt in Texas.”  HotSprings.org. 

Currently Willie Nelson is performing in Austin to raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief.

You are invited to watch Wheel of Fortune tomorrow, September 30, to see a prize on the wheel from Lookout Point Lakeside Inn!  It will be exciting to hear Pat Sajak and Vanna White talk about the inn.  Certainly we hope a contestant wins the week long stay packed with great Hot Springs activities.  We hope you’ll watch Wheel of Fortune tomorrow, and provide some feedback on this blog or Facebook.

Frequently we hear,  “Wow!  How did you get on Wheel of Fortune?”  Bedandbreakfast.com is the exclusive contact for bed & breakfast prizes on the Wheel.  In April, we were contacted by Bedandbreakfast.com, asking if we were interested in providing a package for “Rooms With A View” week.  With an enthusiastic yes, we provided the details of a weeklong package, B-roll (video used for television), plus photos and descriptions of the inn.  During the summer, we learned that Lookout Point was selected.  The show was taped on August 6, and now the time is here.  Thanks for watching!

Kristie Rosset