The Grotto Vacation Getaway - Mt. Ida, AR

10/28/2026

🍰 Tonight’s Dessert Special at Luna Bella 🍂

A little sweetness to finish your evening! Our cinnamon cheesecake features a molasses cookie crust, served atop a smooth date purée and finished with a blackberry honey sauce.

Warm cinnamon, rich molasses, and sweet-tart blackberry come together for the perfect fall-inspired dessert. 🖤

Save a little room for something sweet tonight at Luna Bella! 🍷

10/26/2026

The secret is out.

10/23/2026

Here's a great add to your Hot Springs bucket list 👇

10/23/2026

🚴🏿‍♀️ It's here!!! 🚴‍♂️

⚔️ Güdrun is coming this weekend, October 23 - 25 in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Find the full schedule below. 🤘

Still need to register? 🔗 Find all registration links, from Attila to the Arkansas Enduro Series here: hotsprings.org/events/gudrun-northwoods-mountain-bike-festival/

🚴Friday, October 23rd
10:00AM - 3:00PM | Packet Pick-up
10:00 AM Courses Open for Pre-ride
4:00PM - 6:00PM | Packet Pick-up, 420eats for Slow Roll, Dual Slalom, Time Trial, Strider
4:00PM | Slow Roll Check-in at 420eats
4:45PM | Slow Roll Meet-Up at 420eats
5:00PM | Roll Out from 420eats
6:30PM | Opening Night Party at 420eats

🚴Saturday, October 24th
Cedar Glades Hilltop
8:30AM | Packet Pick-up
10:00AM - 5:00PM | Attila XC Race, awards following completion of last category
**Enduro Pre-ride Open upon completion of Attila
5:00PM | Dual Slalom Warm-up
6:00PM | Dual Slalom Start, awards to follow

🚴Sunday, October 25th
Cedar Glades Hilltop
8:00AM | Packet Pickup
8:45AM | AES Güdrun Enduro Mandatory Rider Meeting
9:00AM | AES Güdrun Enduro Start
11:00AM | Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
1:00PM | Parks & Trails Strider Race, Time Trial & Strider Awards to follow

**Enduro Awards to follow completion of all categories

10/22/2026

Reset your algorithm. Find your peace.

📍 The Grotto | Mount Ida, Arkansas

10/21/2026

This looks like a keeper 👇

🏮✨ A NEW Tradition Begins at Garvan Woodland Gardens!

Something magical is coming to the Gardens! 🍁

Join us October 22–24 for our FIRST-EVER Lantern Festival, a three-day celebration of art, culture, music, and the beauty of fall!

Experience the Gardens in a whole new light with an exciting lineup of events and activities for all ages!

🌿 Thursday, October 22: Kick off the festival with Bonsai & Brew and a guided sunset walk.

🎶 Friday, October 23: Bring the family for crafts and activities on the Great Lawn, a traditional Taiko drum performance, and live music from Easton Thomas under Where the Wind Lives!

🏮 Saturday, October 24: Enjoy lantern decorating, Japanese-inspired art workshops, family activities, and the magical lantern release at the Koi Pond, followed by an evening Taiko performance!

✨ Special extended hours! The Gardens will remain open until 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

We’re so excited to introduce this brand-new celebration and invite you to be part of its very first year!

🍂 Three days of unforgettable experiences. One beautiful setting. A new tradition in the making.

Make plans to join us!

10/21/2026

Looks amazing!

10/18/2026

Looks lovely ❤️

🏮✨ Something NEW is coming to Garvan Woodland Gardens!

Our first-ever Lantern Festival is October 22–24, and we’re celebrating with three days of Japanese-inspired art, music, workshops and beautiful moments in the Gardens!

🌙 Even better? The Gardens will remain open until 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday!

From traditional taiko drumming and live music to lantern decorating and a glowing release on the koi pond, there’s so much to experience.

Make plans to spend a beautiful fall evening with us!

🍂 October 22–24
📍 Garvan Woodland Gardens
🎟️ Regular Admission Applies.

10/15/2026

COMING SOON: THE AUTUMN SHOWSTOPPER! 🍂

The Ouachita Mountains are getting ready for their big moment! Peak fall colors around Mount Ida are expected November 1–10.

10 private acres. Brilliant fall foliage. Crisp mountain air. And a front-row seat to nature's show.

📅 Ready for your fall getaway? Check available dates at escapetothegrotto.com!