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Our 6 “Insider Tips” for visiting Eureka Springs

We’ve got you covered on your trip to the Heartstone Inn! Get out your phones and take fun Facebook check-ins, Snapchat videos and Instagram photos. In a year, that can be something to look back on and remember the fun times and think about visiting us again!
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1. Walk the Historic Loop, Our favorite part of Eureka Springs. There are hills, and old sidewalks, but the beauty of the architecture, the fanciful gardens, and the endless rock retaining walls will charm you and make you smile in our quirky little town. Look everywhere, there are unexpected surprises.

2. You’ve got to walk the crooked streets and sidewalks downtown to enjoy our unique locally owned art galleries and shops. No mall stores here! Shops & Galleries

3. A visit to GotaHold Brewery and Just Bee Coffee will let you relax and enjoy the outdoors we all appreciate here in Eureka Springs. Visit with the owner and master brewer, they have indoor and outdoor seating and live music regularly. Something for everyone! https://gotahold.beer/

4. There are two Food trucks within walking distance of the Heartstone Inn, and their creative juices will get yours going! Authentic Mexican @ Carmen’s Tacos will leave you wanting to try all of their offerings. The sandwiches @ Outer Limits, not to mention the French fries 10 different ways (Parmesan Truffle Fries anyone?), or the special of the week, we can’t get enough!
Carmen’s Food Truck
Outer Limits Food Truck

5. Beaver Lake – Go for the day, go for the sunset, go for the fishing, go for the sun! Drive over the dam, visit the overlook, visit the White River that flows from it. A beautiful spot!

6. The Springs. There are upwards of 60 natural springs within Eureka Springs’ city limits, many tucked away in small caves, nooks, and crannies. As our name suggests, springs have played a large part in the history of Eureka Springs. Blue Springs is one of our largest and a tranquil place to visit. Blue Spring Heritage Center

Reopening May 8, 2020

The state of Arkansas has lifted its restriction on out-of-state recreational travel for “non-hotspot states,” and we are reopening May 8th, 2020.
We have had to make some changes to the way we operate due to the Covid-19 situation. While we have always gone above and beyond the industry standards for cleaning, we are paying extra attention to the small details. We are removing excess decorative accents such as throw pillows, bed scarves and magazines. We now offer Breakfast-to-Go as a replacement option if you feel uncomfortable eating in our common dining room area. Weather permitting, outdoor seating will be available and if you prefer no breakfast, we are offering you a discount.

-We still don’t allow guests or staff on site who have any symptoms of fever and cough or who have been overseas recently along with New York, New Orleans, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

-Self check-in is always available for guests to get to accommodations while also social distancing.

-While preparing and serving breakfast we are following CDC guidelines and will be wearing masks and gloves.
-We will not be providing daily housekeeping, but rest assured we will still provide you with our many amenities.

-We provided ample hand washing and anti-bacterial facilities for all guests.

-We conduct a verbal briefing for all guests reminding them to be mindful about placing hands near mouths, hygiene practices & courtesy for other guests.

-We continue to practice social distancing and therefor will not shake hands.

-We always allow guests to reschedule without losing money should the situation change.

Our top priority is always our guests – your health, safety, peace-of-mind, and comfort are at the forefront of our minds. We’d like to thank you for trusting us with your travel plans, both past and future.

What’s Happening @ the Heartstone Inn and Eureka Springs

Heartstone Inn - Basin Park in Eureka Springs — Basin Park in Eureka Springs

It’s Feeling Like Fall Here
This is our quarterly newsletter to keep you up to date on the happenings here at the Inn and in Eureka Springs. Our 20th Season at the Inn is almost over…then here comes 21! But there’s still plenty of time to visit us before the year is out :) . Had a short break and visited Santa Fe for the first time. Came back re-energized and have been working on new deck railings and taking care of our lovely guests. Our biggest excitement is planning our last (pretty sure) major project. This winter we’ll get started on a brand new kitchen. Floors, cabinets, lighting, new equipment, can’t wait to see the finished project.
Fall is our busiest time here at the Inn and there are great events to be enjoyed. We hope you can join us. For the best rates always give us a call or book directly from our website. (https://heartstoneinn.com) Our Availability calendar is up to the minute and you can see which rooms are available on the dates you’d like to visit.

Heartstone Inn - Registry Member

We’ve recently joined an association of independent, boutique properties that we feel showcase the level of customer service you’ve come to expect here at the Heartstone Inn. Select Registry delivers a level of personalized service unheard of at hotel chains and a quality of experience only a select few independent properties can attain. One of the great benefits of this is a Loyalty program for our Frequent Travelers that rewards you with $100 certificates toward future stays (at all of their properties).
All properties undergo a rigorous inspection, have unparalleled hospitality, are upscale full-service inns and classic B&B’s to stately mansions, modern boutique and small luxury hotels, as well as lodges and luxury cabins. There are no fees to join, only the rewards to reap. Ask us next time you’re here and we’ll sign you up at our on-site kiosk.
The #1 TripAdvisor Rated Bed & Breakfast in Eureka Springs, Thank You!

Heartstone Inn - Gallery Stroll — Gallery Stroll Time

Calendar of Events

https://www.eurekasprings.org/events/
There is always something to do in Eureka.
One-of-a-kind shops and stores ~ Relaxing spas ~ Delicious Dining ~
Great live entertainment ~ World-class art community ~ Unique attractions ~ Fun celebrations, festivals and events ~ Exciting outdoor activities ~ Dynamic nightlife
September
Scooting in the Ozarks . Alt @ the Aud concert series . 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll . Mexican Independence Day . Slingshots in the Ozarks . Basin Park Music Series . Bikes, Blues & BBQ . Big Cats & Chrome Music Festival . Drumming in the Park . Great Passion Play .
October
Corvette Weekend . Old Crow Medicine Show @ the Aud . Hillberry Music Festival . Witches Escape . Basin Park Music Series . War Eagle Craft Fair . Vintage Craft Fair . 11th Annual Voices from the Silent City . Mad Hatter Ball . Don McLean @ the Aud . Oktoberfest . Intrigue Theater Halloween Show . Howl-O-Ween . Headless Horseman’s Ball . Rocky Horror Picture Show . 8th Annual Zombie Crawl . 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll .
November
Eureka Artist Studio Tour . 39th Annual Bone Jour Gala . 72nd Ozarks Folk Festival . Porsche Palooza . Food & Wine Weekend . Ozark Mountain Daredevils @ the Aud . Veterans Day Weekend . 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll . Marty Stuart @ the Aud . Talent on Parade . Antique Festival of the Ozarks . Meet the Makers Art Show . Shop Small Saturday . Christmas Light Extravaganza
December
Annual Christmas Parade of Lights . Santa in the Park . Annual Christmas Tour of Homes . 53rd Annual Silver Tea . John Two Hawks @ the Aud . A Night of Merry Making Downtown . Night of 1000 Santas . Main Street Merry Eats . Ozarks Chorale Holiday Concert @ the Aud.

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Rojek’s 20th Anniversary @ Heartstone Inn

Heartstone Inn - Rick and Cherie — Rick & Cheri Rojek

Owners Rick & Cheri Rojek celebrate twenty years of accommodating hospitality for over 68,000 guests. Visitors have traveled from all 50 states and 10 foreign countries to this full-service BnB — a beautifully restored southern estate with wrap-around porches and trailing geraniums. Rick and Cheri have cracked 200,000 eggs to create 65,000 gourmet breakfasts and outrageous afternoon treats for their guests.

Heartstone’s famed recipes and cooking secrets can be found in their notable cookbook, “Bigger, Better Breakfast and Brunch Cookbook” which has sold almost 8000 copies.

The elegant Inn, a sprawling 1903 Victorian home has hosted 1644 happy brides and grooms in 822 unforgettable weddings. Heartstone Inn has become an Inn-stitution in Eureka Springs, reflecting the laid-back culture of the Ozarks. Rick and Cheri look forward to introducing travelers to the natural charms and relaxed pace of Eureka Springs and the Ozarks for many years to come.

May Festival of the Arts

Heartstone Inn - May Festival Our 31st annual May Festival of the Arts is packed with one-of-a-kind art exhibits, demonstrations, performances, culinary arts, free music in the park, and the wildest street party thrown by artists – The White Street Walk.

Heartstone Inn - Books in bloom — Books in Bloom

Add in Mother’s Day events, Books in Bloom Literary Festival, and the opening of the Great Passion Play, you’ve got a month packed with exciting events.

Calendar of Events

Books in Bloom Literary Festival is one of Cheri’s favorite events! Save the date, Sunday, May 20th. Authors from every genre spend an afternoon celebrating their works. (One of Cheri’s favorites mystery authors, Deborah Crombie, will be in attendance this year.)

Event Authors and Schedule

Mother’s Day Weekend also has a great event, the Rosé wine festival. Tastings, flights and pairings will be available in many restaurants to serve with special menu items. What a great way to celebrate Mothers Day!

Participating restaurants and dates

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Experience Eureka Springs, AR

Our 6 “Insider Tips” for visiting Eureka Springs

Reopening May 8, 2020

What’s Happening @ the Heartstone Inn and Eureka Springs

Rojek’s 20th Anniversary @ Heartstone Inn

May Festival of the Arts