A Whimsical Getaway

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Staying In

Years ago, I heard about treehouses you can stay at in Arkansas. Even with all the adventures we’ve had overseas, those treehouses remained at the top of my list. So this year for our anniversary we finally made that happen. We spent three nights in two different treehouses and absolutely loved it. Honestly, this ranks as one of my favorite vacations ever.

Treehouse Cottages are quietly nestled in the woods in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. In fact, even with directions, we had a little trouble finding them! The owners did a great job of situating each treehouse where you have privacy and a quiet place to hide away… perfect for an anniversary or honeymoon.

Going Out

I didn’t know much about Eureka Springs but it turned out to be a super fun place to visit. It was just big enough to feel like we saw everything we wanted to in the four days we were there.

As its name suggests, Eureka Springs is built around its many natural springs which were once thought to have healing powers. Magical or not, the springs are very pretty and we enjoyed hiking around viewing them. The most beautiful and impressive is Blue Spring. At 500 feet deep (that’s right, not a typo!) this spring flows up from the ground in a gorgeous teal blue. The color and clarity reminded me of the waters in the Caribbean.

What to Do

Thanks to its roots in natural healing, Eureka Springs maintains an earthy, natural, boho vibe. We enjoyed meandering through the many artsy shops and one of my favorite finds is some unique boho jewelry (a rose quarts bracelet, a feather and crystal necklace, a delicate leaf necklace and a leather cuff with the Arkansas state flower on it… all affordable costume jewelry but just exactly my style).

Above is our favorite local coffee shop — Eureka Daily Roast. We tried the iced caramel latte, iced caramel macchiato and an affogato — all awesome!

The Best Part

As much fun as we had trying restaurants, shopping and exploring the town, my favorite part of the trip was simply hanging out in our treehouse. We’d come back after a few hours out and just sip iced coffee on the porch or take in the treetop view from the panoramic windows around the jacuzzi.

This season of parenting little ones is intense. I love our kids and I love our whole family together, but I’m also really thankful for the times Darren and I get to spend just the two of us. After eleven years of marriage, I’m no less in love and if anything, I enjoy being with him even more. We call each other “adventure buddy” because we really are — both in life and in our occasional travels. How thankful I am for him and for the life and love we share. God is good and I never want to take it for granted or forget what I gift it is to be happy in marriage. I love him and I like him and I hope we have many more years and adventures side by side <3

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FIELD NOTES:

Treehouse Cottages

165 West Van Buren Eureka, Springs, AR 72632

$169 – $189 a night

Visit Treehousecottages.com for more info and booking

From the Website:

“At our ‘Hidden Forest’ location are four treehouses tucked away in a 33 acre tall pine forest. The ideal place for complete seclusion, enjoy the canopy of lofty trees amidst the quiet sounds of the woods.”