Activities

One million visitors a year come to Beaver Lake, the White River, and Eureka Springs. Whether you're looking for a fun-packed active vacation or a few "Wow!" moments to refresh your corporate retreat, you'll find all the choices you need within minutes of The Retreat at Sky Ridge.

You can't get the whole experience in one visit, so here are just a few possibilities to consider for your stay:

Outdoor Sports


photo by Eric Studer

With two beautiful lakes and two scenic rivers, Eureka Springs is a jewel set in an outdoorsman's paradise. The White River is one of the best trout streams in the nation, Beaver Lake's pure water is perfect for scuba diving, and the Ozarks offers amazing opportunities for rock climbing and caving. Hiking, boating, cycling, swimming, skydiving, and kayaking are popular in this region, too. The Retreat at Sky Ridge has parking space for boats and free day passes to Beaver Lake for guests. The pass provides access to boat ramps, large & small covered picnic areas, swimming and other amenities.

The Arts

Eureka Springs has been a destination of choice for artists for centuries. The town is currently home to more than 200 working artists, more than twenty art galleries, the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow, Opera in the Ozarks, dozens of music venues, and arts festivals of all kinds. American Style magazine has listed Eureka Springs in their list of top arts destinations for the past two years. The Retreat at Sky Ridge features the work of local artists in the appointments of the cabins and throughout the resort.

Romance

There are more weddings per capita in Eureka Springs than anywhere else in the world. The area boasts over 40 unique wedding venues, including the stunning Thorncrown Chapel, listed among the American Institute of Architecture's Top Designs of the 20th Century. The Retreat at Sky Ridge is the nearest facility to the Thorncrown Chapel with ample accommodations for wedding parties & receptions. The grounds of The Retreat at Sky Ridge have many perfect spots for your wedding photographs. Excellent local restaurants and live entertainment provide great places for dates, too – and The Retreat at Sky Ridge is just the place for your own couple's retreat.

Cruising

Eureka Springs plays host to more than a dozen planned rallies, weekend events, and organized gatherings every year, for motorcyclists and auto enthusiasts alike. The Retreat at Sky Ridge is within a comfortable distance for the massive annual Bikes, Blues, and Barbecue festival and the Antique Car Museum as well.

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