Hot Springs getaway

This past weekend, Bryan and I were able to get a weekend away. We drove to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Neither of us had ever been there. It was beautiful! We stayed at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast, it is a historic home built in 1884. It is now owned and run by a couple named David and Rebecca. They were the best! They made us feel at home and made our entire stay very memorable. I can't say enough about them or Wildwood, but I will say we will be going back and will most definitely be staying at Wildwood each and every time. The home has such an amazing history, which was partially shared with us by Rebecca.

Here is a link to the brief history on their webiste: http://www.wildwood1884.com/tour_and_history.html

The house was built by Prosper and Sarah Ellsworth - these are the doors leading into their home

This is right inside the front doors

The beautiful staircase

Looking from the front room into the Gentleman's Parlor

The ceiling in the front room

Some of the amazing hand-carved designs in the wood all around the house (most was carved by Sarah herself)

The ornate hand carved fireplace in the Gentleman's Parlor

The Gentleman's Parlor

The Lady's Parlor

The former Servant's Kitchen

Formal Dining Room

The Butler's Pantry, now the Snack Pantry (notice the blue door to the right)

This is in the dining room - the mirror in the middle is a "pass thru" to the butler's pantry, the "blue door" is the other side of the mirror

The DumbWaiter

The Speaking Tube - went from the Servant's kitchen to the Butler's Room

The Patio in our room

Our view from our patio

Our room - The Rose Room

Moon as seen from out of our window

View from on top of Mt. Riante - looking toward Hot Springs

This piece of property is for sale - we want it for our retirement home!!