Sparkle Sparkle Spring is finally here !

This last photo of Red Bud Manor was shot Monday 3-17-14 after our latest winter storm when it was a white winter wonderland in Eureka Springs !

We are blooming here !  Our daffodils are in bloom and tulips are next followed by much much more beautiful blooms as we move into warmer months !  Let us hope that father winter is now gone for good but.....we never know do we? Last year we had a snow storm on May 1st. Here is hoping that spring is here for good !

Our April promotion for all our guests whom stay with is in April is a complimentary bottle of either strawberry, peach or apple sparkling wine to celebrate Spring !!!  So book now - dates are filling fast. 

Don't forget to look at our packages too- weddings, romance, wine dine and dream and spa packages are fantastic !  

Thank you guests for ranking us number 1 bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs on Trip Advisor!
Here is to warmer weather.....

Randee Ruane,CHA, CCC
Innkeeper

March Madness is here !!!!!!!

Greetings Everyone !  Its finally March and with that is our newest promotion- book and stay with us any dates in March and recieve 2 - 1 day trolley ticket passes !  A great deal especially on weekends when downtown is so busy and parking is tight !!!

Also we are in the midst of Eureka Gras- our own version of Mardi Gras- here is a photo of our guests whom attended the Hookers and Jokers Ball last night at the Crescent Hotel !  

Here is the remaining schedule for Eureka Gras !  

·       Feb 28, 6pm: Coronation Ball – Crescent Hotel Crystal Ball Room

·       Mar 1, 2pm: Eureka Gras Day Parade – Downtown on Spring and Main streets

·       Mar 1, 7pm: Beaux Arts Ball at Basin Park Hotel

·       Mar 2, 11:30am: Jazz Brunch at Crescent Hotel – Bring your Umbrellas

·       Mar 3, 6pm: Arti Gras Reception – Caribe Cantina – Festive Dress

·       Mar 4, 6pm: St Liz Cajun King Cake Ball — Parish Hall

2014 Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza For more details, please visit: www.krazo.ureeka.org

Have a great March and thank you to our past and future guests- we love you all !!!

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper 

Happy Valentines Day !

Although we are sold out for Valentines weekend, you can still celebrate with us all month !  We are giving a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates for all our guests this month !  So please do not wait - book your celebration today for you and your valentine !!!  Don't forget our romance package either- treat your sweety to a spectacular 2 night stay in Eureka Springs with us- talk about pampering to impress!!

Check out our romance package on our website !

Yes- we have our own Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs !

The Krewe of Krazo,OZARK spelled backwards, Assures visitors and locals Laissez les bon temps Rouler- Let the Good Times Roll! 

February 27th- March 4th 2014. Check out the complete schedule at www.eurekaspringsmardigras.com. Stay with Red Bud Manor Inn!

Happy Happy Everyone ! As always , thank you guests for rating us #1 on tripadvisor for Eureka Springs !!!   See you soon !

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper

Happy New Year Everyone!

We had a great December with the holidays preceded by our Sweet Treats Cookie Tour and the Preservation Society Tour of Homes mid month !  Everyone enjoyed our Champagne and Red Velvet Cake Ball Cookies and hot Apple Cider while touring our beautiful bed and breakfast home!

Do you not love our "Grinch Green" Christmas tree?   We also had a wedding and a full house of lively guests for News Year Eve!  Thank you to everyone whom attended our Cookie Tour and the Tour of Homes we hope to see you all soon!

Hurry and book your $99 rate for this month - only 2 1/2 weeks until February and watch for our February room rate specials too on our website www.redbudmanorinn.com !

Thank you to all of our guests whom posted 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor !  We are humbled as always..

Many Best Wishes to You for the New Year !

Randee Ruane, CHA, CCC

InnKeeper

Happy Holidays !!!
We are ready for todays exciting events: the sweet treat cookie tour and the preservation society tour of homes !!  Stop in for the best cookies ( champagne cake balls and red velvet cake balls) in all Eureka Springs !  See you this afternoon everyone and stay warm !  Your hosts: Catherine and Randee!

 

Tis the season.......

Many  heartfelt thanks to all of our past guests !  We had a great summer and fall season here at Red Bud Manor. Many beautiful weddings , BBQ's and family dinner events we planned and executed here at the Inn and our guests had an exceptional time at all ! Our reviews from all guests on www.tripadviser.com are 5 star excellent !  These reviews show how  superior guest service , exceptional cuisine and beautiful accommodations are appreciated by all of our wonderful guests ! 

It is that wonderful time of the year and many events forthcoming to celebrate !

We are very proud to have been invited to participate in the Preservation Society tour of homes Saturday December 7th. What and honor for us to show our beautiful bed and breakfast to these guests !

Sweet Treat Cookie tour is an exciting and delightful event Saturday December 14th ! We will once again be offering participants our famous and award winning champagne cake ball cookies and red velvet cake ball cookies. I have included the recipes for you to enjoy !

No Winter Blues this January!  Check out our amazing rate offer for any room for any date in January !  Huge Savings !!

Ho Ho Ho !  Happy Holidays to all !
Randee Ruane, CCC, CHA
InnKeeper


Champagne Cake Balls

Cake Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
1 1/4 cups champagne (I used medium-dry)
3 egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil

Frosting Ingredients:
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp champagne
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (165 grams) powdered sugar

Candy Coating:
1 pound white or bittersweet chocolate (or both)


Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease a 9 x 13 pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

To make the cake, combine all cake ingredients and beat with an electric or stand mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.  Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Set on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

To make the frosting, bring 1/2 cup champagne to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until it is reduced to 2 tbsp, about 10 minutes.  Allow to cool completely (I made the cake and the champagne reduction and, to allow adequate cooling time, moved onto the rest of the recipe the next day).

Add butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.  Reduce speed to low and slowly add the cooled champagne reduction and 1 tbsp champagne.  Increase speed to medium and beat for one minute or until well combined.

In a large bowl, crumble the cake and then add 1/2 cup of frosting.  Using your hands, incorporate the frosting into the cake until well combined.  If the cake seems dry keep adding frosting 1 tbsp at a time, up to an additional 1/4 cup, until it reaches your desired consistency (you can do some taste tests here until the taste suits you).

Using your hands, roll the cake mixture into 1 tbsp sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes to firm up cake balls.

In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in between until almost melted.  Stir vigorously and if the chocolate is still not melted, microwave in 15 second increments until melted and smooth.

Using a spoon, take one chilled cake ball at a time and place in the melted chocolate.  Spoon chocolate over the cake ball to coat.  (Don't roll the cake ball in the chocolate or you will create crumbs that don't look pretty on your final product.)  Remove cake ball from the chocolate with spoon and very gently return to wax paper on the cookie sheet.  Repeat with remaining cake balls.

Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour and then...

Red Velvet Cake Balls

1. 1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
2. 1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
3. 1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
4. wax paper

Instructions

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)
   

 

Congratulations Trina & Chris ! 

We were honored with a wedding ceremony and celebration this past weekend for this lovely couple and their family and close friends. It was a beautiful ceremony in our outdoor gazebo followed by delectable wedding cake and champagne celebration for all in our indoor parlor!  Thank you to Trina, Chris and their guests and family for allowing us this great honor to be part of your very special celebration. We wish you a very happy and beautiful life together from all of us here at Red Bud Manor Inn !

You too can have a wedding celebration with us that will create lifetime memories.....just check out our wedding packages on our website and contact me to begin planning your special celebration. It would be my honor to plan and execute a very special wedding for you !

Wine , dine and dream !  Our newest package includes a 2 night stay in one of our beautifully appointed Jacuzzi guest rooms, dinner voucher for 2 for any restaurant of your choosing, a tour of Keels Creek Winery that includes tastings and a premier vintage bottle of their wine ! A 5 star breakfast each morning and VIP service from us!  Relax and enjoy the vino! 

I still have that nice  big grill outside in our gardens....BBQ anyone? Lets plan one together !

Thank you as always , to all our guests that have rated us 5 stars on www.tripadvisor.com/redbudmanorinn   We appreciate knowing we are providing all our guests the WOW service, breakfast, and accommodations we are known for ! 

Do not forget to reserve your accommodations now for the fall foliage. And...Halloween too - a lot of fun and you can make it a 3 day weekend here in Eureka Springs !

See you soon and always contact me for any assistance I can provide !

Randee Ruane
InnKeeper