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Christmas Joy and Gift Certificates

December 8th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Christmas at Lookout Point Lookout Point Christmas treeEach 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.

Red Hat Luncheon at Lookout Point

December 3rd, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

The Babes of Wine and RosesWafting through the inn today were the peals of laughter, carols sung in three part harmony, and the delicious scent of maple praline bread pudding baking. 

These wonderful women, The Babes of Wine & Roses, celebrated time together with a luncheon at Lookout Point.  The organizer, Kit, commented in an e-mail to Lookout Point: 

Dear Kristie & Ray, On behalf of The Babes of Wine and Roses, many thanks for a terrific luncheon today.  We all agreed that you have a charming Inn and it was so much fun to take your tour.  Our luncheon was a great success due to your gracious hospitality.  Thank you for making this one terrific Christmas party for our group. We will definitely be letting our neighbors know what a gem you have there and also other Red Hat groups in The Village.  Thanks again.

Fall Colors Peaking in Hot Springs

November 11th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Fall colors at Lookout Point

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.

Lookout Point Monthly Tea

September 19th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

It’s approaching that time of the month again.  Time for tea!  Lookout Point will be hosting our monthly tea on Thursday, October 24nd starting at 2:00 pm.  If you haven’t reserved your spot for this month’s tea, it’s not too late.  Enjoy an afternoon with a variety of delicious teas, homemade scones, desserts, and finger sandwiches.  The cost of the tea is $20.00.  Call the inn today to reserve your delightful afternoon at Lookout Point!

Inn Supports Beauty & the Brush at Garvan Gardens Sept 13-15

September 4th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Come to Hot Springs to experience art in action, September 13-15!  See the creative process in action as top landscape and floral plein-air artists capture the beauty of Garvan Woodland Gardens.  Then enjoy the fruits of the artists’ talents on Thursday, september 17 for a special showing of work created during the painting event. 

Garvan Gardens painter

Garvan Gardens painter

Lookout Point Lakeside Inn is proud to support Beauty and the Brush by hosting the talented artist Jacquelyn Kaucher.  Her bold and large paintings, using watercolors and acrylic, are a glorious feast for the eyes.  We look forward to meeting Jacquelyn, and seeing her art! 

If you can visit Hot Springs during Beauty and the Brush, Sept 13-15, we’d love to welcome you to Lookout Point.  Ask for the September Special, and you’ll receive a complimentary dinner for two at the inn.

Balloon Rally in Hot Springs

September 2nd, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

October is a great month to plan your visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas.  The leaves and landscapes of Arkansas are breathtaking!  Also, October the month to enjoy the Legends Balloon Rally.  This rally is perfect for the whole family.  This outdoor event began in 2008 and will be held at the Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport.  On Friday evening, October 9, 25 spectacular hot air balloons from all over the country will be tethered to the ground for the magnificent balloon glow.  Musical guests for this fun-filled weekend include Tracy Byrd, the Grand Funk Railroad, and Arkansas natives, Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence.  This event will be held this year in conjunction with Tracy Byrd’s All American Outdoor Weekend.  Bring your own chairs and head to Hot Springs for this amazing balloon rally.  The airport area is open to the public on Friday the 9th at 4:30 p.m.

-Kyrie

Hot Springs Music

August 26th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

Come to Hot Springs to enjoy a fun presentation by the Fun City Barbershop Chorus on Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place.  The barbershop chorus will present a spiritual and patriotic dinner show.  The group will perform gospel songs and welcome Jordyn Spakes for a rendition of “Amazing Grace.”  The chorus will also perform a medley of songs and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” along with a special arrangement of “America, the Beautiful” to close the show.  Tickets cost $20 and seating is limited.  The Fun City Chorus meets Mondays in the Fellowship Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church and welcomes male singers of all ages.  Don’t miss this night of music and fun.  Book your room now at Lookout Point to be close to all the action!

-Kyrie  

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

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

Fishing is Great at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn!

July 25th, 2009 by Kristie Rosset

One of mother nature’s unexpected “gifts” is a water fountain “pond” filled with brim.   I’m not a fisherperson, but it’s those lake fish with a blue spot on their sides.  There’s probably 100 brim in the pond, plus the 30 goldfish.  We are continually inviting guests to fish the brim, and release them the lake—-or take them home in their own cooler.  I’m not cooking the fish! 

Today our wonderful guest Raymond enjoyed some fishing in our pond, and caught 3 brim in a short amount of time.  Yeah!  The one goldfish snagged was happily released to swim with his friends. 

If you want some easy fishing, come on to Lookout Point.  Pull up a chair, sit in the shade, and fish away.  Sip on a glass of wine or beer, and RELAX.  

I haven’t figured out how to have a fishing tournament in our pond.  Any ideas? 

Kristie