Ozarks Retreat

The layout of the property is very open, with a relaxing living area that connects to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s a fully-equipped kitchen and a light-filled dining area, a living room, as well as a desk space with comfortable chairs if you need to work.

We have two suites — a king and a queen — both of which have ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers, heated toilets and towel warmers. The main difference is that the queen suite has a Japanese soaking tub while the king suite has an oversized bath tub. All of the toilets have doors for privacy and the ensuite bathrooms are also separated by sliding doors. We also have another half bath and a laundry mudroom area for shoes and coats.

Outside are three patios and a fire pit that’s stocked with wood, plus a barbecue grill for outdoor cooking. We’ve spent the last year planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants, including some that are hosts for specific butterflies.

The home could be unfavorable for children due to the glass windows and shower walls, and concrete floors. Small families can be comfortable during a stay with 4 guests, up to 6 with use of the super queen sleeper sofa.

Amenities:

• Organic Belgian linen sheets, organic bedding, and, dreamy pillows.
• Robes, slippers, and eye darkening masks.
• The king suite features a safe for your valuables.
• Two-person soaking tub in the king bedroom, 48-gallon Japanese soaking tub in the queen bedroom
• Open concept walk-in shower
• A private toilet room with bidet toilet and heated seat
• Locally made vegan bath bombs
• AVEDA Rosemary Mint shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and AVEDA Refreshing bath bar.
• Full-size hairdryer, bath mats, magnifying mirror, disposable cups, and vanity amenities.

You can select any of the concierge services that are available to guests. From our vetted chef for inhouse meal preparation or order prepared meals from an exclusive curated menu, grocery shopping, house keeping and massage therapy inhouse.

We’ve recently added a garage and a gym that’s equipped with workout machines, as well as a meditation and yoga room. We have a massage therapist who can be booked on request and uses the yoga room for treatments.

Aside from providing tea, coffee and organic creamer, we also leave homemade banana bread and something like kombucha or sparkling cider, depending on what our guests’ preferences are. If they are holding a birthday or wedding at the property, we usually provide a small cake, and I like to make floral bouquets in the summer months.

I always try to put a little “wow” into the experience. I have always worked in the service industry — first retail, then cosmetology — and want to create spaces where people can retreat, getaway. Everyone is suffering from something in their lives and I want to be that person who can help to make others feel better.

The home is passive solar, which means that in the winter the sun comes into the home to warm it. The home is heated and cooled with zone controlled mini-split system, allowing each guest to sleep in their preferred temperature. There is a fireplace that burns Duralogs instead of wood. One log per night is provided for your enjoyment.

One of the jewels of the area is the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which houses the private collection of Alice Walton. People come from all over the world to see it and she has also been responsible for lots of outdoor art installations and sculpture trails in the region.

Fayetteville Arkansas is home to the University of Arkansas and many live music venues, shops and dining options.

Fayetteville, Rogers and Bentonville are within 30 minutes to 50 minutes away with a large variety of shopping, performing arts and dining. Northwest Arkansas has gained the title of Mountain Bike Capital of the World, with skill-level bike trails for any age family member.

Nearby War Eagle and Kings River are used for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. A local fishing, hiking or kayaking guide service is available for full day or half-day trips. Beaver Lake is 35 minutes away with boat rentals and also fishing. The surrounding area offers Lake Leatherwood for hiking, biking or fishing, just outside of Eureka Springs. Guests can take advantage of our local vetted hiking and kayaking guide service, Ozark Adventure and Recreation, in Huntsville on the town square.

We can also organize helicopter tour's across the Ozark region. But to be honest, lots of people arrive at the property and don’t want to leave to do anything. You know that saying about needing a vacation after your vacation? We hope Ozarks Retreat provides a space where guests can make memories together and just feel rejuvenated. It’s a culmination of a lot of things that make me happy and my contribution to the world.