Archive for the ‘Hot Springs’ Category
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Gallery Walk, held the first Friday of every month, welcomes visitors and local folks to the amazing art galleries in downtown Hot Springs. This Friday, March 5, from 5-9pm, the art galleries will be open. Stroll the downtown, sip a glass of wine, nibble on refreshments provided by the galleries, and visit with the artists.
One of our favorite local artists is Richard Stephens, a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolorist. He recently visited Lookout Point gardens, and captured the peaceful feel of our gardens and Lake Hamilton. When you stay at Lookout Point, you’ll see several pieces of his original art. Some of our favorite galleries include Blue Moon, Alison Parsons, Justus Fine Art, Gallery Central, and the Fine Arts Center.
Hot Springs, Arkansas was named the 4th best arts community in the United States (right behind Santa Fe). Who knew? Come on to Hot Springs for a lovely, almost springtime evening at Gallery Walk.
Tags: Gallery Walk, Hot Springs, hot springs lodging, Richard Stephens, watercolor
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Within hours of the announcement, the phones were ringing constantly. The Race for the Ages, featuring two fabulous horses: Rachel Alexander, the 2009 Horse of the Year, and Zenyatta. They’ll race at Oaklawn’s Apple Blossom festival on April 9, 2010. 
The purse for the race increased from $500,000 to $5 million when an agreement was reached for these two horse to race against the other for the first time.
Travelers have been calling from around the world. A racing fan from Saudi Arabia called the little Hot Springs airport asking what size plane was “too big” to land. The airport director suggested this international traveler fly his 747 (!!!) into New York and rent a smaller plane there.
Lookout Point still has a couple of rooms available for Thursday, April 8 if you can come enjoy the excitement!
Tags: Arkansas Derby, Oaklawn Park, Rachel Alexander, Zenyatta
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Nothing heralds the beginning of springtime like the first blooms of spring! Last week on a walk in the park, Ray & I saw a proud, yellow jonquil and I immediately felt more hopeful.
Hundreds of thousands of daffodils stand in full glory at the Garvan Gardens Daffodil Days. From February 15 through March 7th, bask in the glorious display of color as more than 175,000 daffodils are showcased. Take a walk to the Three Sisters of Amity Daffodil Hill and see Mother Nature at her best with this magnificent showcase of yellow and white daffodils!
Of course, the Lookout Point gardens will be soon bursting forth with color also. We look forward to seeing you in the spring.
Kristie
Tags: Arkansas boutique hotel, Garvan Gardens, Hot Springs, spring
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Winter scenes from the inn.
Photo on left, a few days before the winter storm came through Arkansas. The grass almost looks like a sandy beach!
Last night a lovely dusting of snow fell, yet the roads were in great condition around the inn and to the south. The birds are hungry and crowding the many feeders, but the cardinals wouldn’t stay still for a photo op. Winter provides great bird watching. This morning during breakfast, our guests enjoyed cardinals, blue jays, juncos, mourning doves, mockingbird, woodpeckers, sparrows, and chickadees just outside the dining room.
Tags: Arkansas boutique hotel, bird watching, hot springs lodging
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
What an honor to host our friend, the Rev. Dr. Bill McElvaney for a book signing at Lookout Point on January 18! His 8th book, Becoming a Justice Seeking Congregation, is an invitation and challenge to wrestle with the Church’s God-given justice vocation.
Dr. McElvaney is a long time peace and justice advocate in both the local church and academy. He served for years as a pastor of United Methodist congregations, president of St. Paul School of Theology, and professor of preaching and worship at Perkins School of Theology, SMU, Dallas. In addition, he was one of my favorite professors when I was a ministry student years ago!
All proceeds from his book benefit two charities. If you want to struggle to make the connection between faith and social reality, get a copy of his book at Barnes & Noble.com or Amazon. com. What an amazing man.
–Kristie
Tags: Hot Springs bed & breakfast, lookout point lakeside inn, Peace & Justice
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
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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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
C
ome celebrate birthdays with cake and refreshments on January 15! It’s a big day: the hero of my childhood, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have turned 81 on January 15. That’s reason enough to celebrate. His life and his death had a big impact upon me and our country!
As a child moving to Arkansas during the days of segregation, I felt in my soul the pain of separation and prejudice based upon color. I didn’t understand the separate drinking fountains and entrances. Hearing Dr. King speak, stirrings of hope and truth rang clear.
Believing that all life is a gift, I think the day of our births are worthy of celebration. January 15 is also my birthday, and I’m honored to have been born on Martin Luther King’s day!
I invite you to come stay at Lookout Point, have a slice of celebratory cake and a glass of wine or tea, and share a dream. I hope to see you on my birthday. 
Kristie
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The viviacious class took notes and asked lots of questions, with an exam following later in the week. 
