Wedding Stories - Winter

Thank you so much for making our wedding special. The treehouse was perfect for us, it was relaxing, romantic, and secluded. We had such a wonderful time and we have already talked about coming back. Our pictures turned out wonderful. Hope to see you again sometime!!! Again, thank you very much!"
Miguel & Tiffany Ayala - Beloit, KS

We knew each other in junior high and high school and had several classes together. We met up again 10 years later over myspace, metting up for our 10 year school reunion. We have been together ever since (3.5 years and married today)! Matt proposed after spending a lovely weekend at a cabin at Mt. Magazine. I was on the balcony looking and taking pictures of the beautiful sunset. When he came behind me and put the ring in front of me with a sweet little something to say before he said "will you marry me"? Of course, it was YES!!

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: Magical, Breathtaking!!!

How we met:
There was a benefit poker run scheduled and I was just hanging out that day with nothing to do. I mentioned to a friend that I wouldn't mind going on the run if I could find anyone going that I knew who didn't have a rider. My friend grabbed another friend and asked if she knew who all was going. The next thing you know, the friends were introducing me to Shawn. Shawn said I could ride with him so I did.

Funny dating story:
Our funny dating story is the same story of how we met because when we were introduced it was partly because we are so different from one another and no-one thought we would be remotely interested in "dating". It was supposed to be "safe" for us to spend a day together just hanging out and having fun on the motorcycle with the poker run group and neither of us had to worry about the other one making any moves. Neither of us were looking for a relationship so it was easy to talk and laugh and there was never any uncomfortable moments of thinking about how we should be acting or anything else....Throughout the day, we found out how much we really had in common and enjoyed each others company and we've been together ever since.

How he proposed:
Shawn took me out to his parents house on a Friday night with the excuse we had to stop by for a minute so he could help his dad with something. When we got there, his dad was sitting in the front room and I sat down beside him on the sofa. The next thing I know, my daughter, Shawn's son, his mom, dad, sister, and nephew are all watching him come into the room with a present for me. He gave me the box to open and inside there was an "Elmer" figurine and the stud horse is down on one knee asking the filly to be his cowgirl...that's when Shawn kneeled down on his knee in front of me and pulled the ring out of his pocket and asked me to marry him...of course, I said yes!

"We had the most wonderful time. All your special touches really made it memorable. It was twice as nice since we got to have our ceremony one day and renew our vows the next!
Thanks again for making everything so perfect, we really appreciate it."
Kay

Johnny & I met over the internet. We actually had our first date a year ago today, Feburary 14, 2009. Johnny says that she was and still is the most beautiful woman!

All their dates are full of comedic commentary by Johnny, or in Angie's words "lame" comedic commentary. Now the way Angie tells it, she is the funny one, Johnny is such a competitor.

THE ENGAGEMENT!
We had just gotten home from the gym. We were having a conversation about life, love, etc. Johnny got down on one knee and proposed. Johnny says...She fell for it!!! And I am so happy she did.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"There is not enough space here to write how pleased we are with everything: the room, the ceremony, the very hospitable ownership. It's beyond what we expected. Thank you for making our day so special.
Jon & Angie Dawson - Ft. Worth, TX

We went to high school together. Dusty moved away for six years and when he came back we met up at a mutual friends birthday party. On our first actual "date" we drove out to Kamay where we both grew up. Population of about 400 people. It was 2 am after being out at a bar. We tried to turn around on a dirt road on the backside of an irrigation ditch. We were in Dusty's Dodge Charger and we got high centered, and copletely stuck. We had to call his best friend from high school Eric to come pull us out! We were so embarassed!

How Dusty Proposed:
We were laying on the couch and Dusty said "Are you gonna marry me?" and I said "Ummh yeah" and that was about it!

Comments about Euerka Springs Treehouses:

Everything was perfect! The treehouses was gorgeous. Everyone was courteous and very helpful. Lori @ Shear Fashion Salon was great! We loved all of downtown and the food. The best part of all was the romantic carriage ride through historic downtown and learning the history from one of the last original natives. Thank you so much. We will definetly come back soon!

"We met at a bonfire birthday party for a mutual friend.
When he proposed we had a bonfire at his house & 5 minutes after he proposed we had an earthquake! He said, "Asked Audra to marry me & made the earth shake!" So cute...

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"We have had an amazing time staying here & will visit again each anniversary which will be for life."
Thanks - Mr. & Mrs. Deason!

Now this is one cool story...
Steve & Loralee met as children in the 60's-Grew up together-Highschool sweathearts-Married when they were 18 & 20 years old and had three children-Divorced after 16 1/2 years of marriage.
Both remarried-these marriages ended.
22 years later-brought together again over the terminal illness of Steve's little brother Brett. Brett was a "special" guy-had Down's Syndrome.
They think Brett or an angel was pushing them together again. Cautiously they re-discovered the love they thought had died years ago.
Their families rejoiced!
Valentine's Day 2010 they united in matrimony. They felt blessed to have this 2nd chance.
They look forward to many happy years together with their children and two precious grandchildren.

Comments about Oak Crest:
We appreciate the special little wedding ceremony you provided us. Can't wait to get home & look at our photos!
We loved your little treehouses-we'll be back again!
God Bless you!
Steve & Loralee Delmas - Tulsa, OK

Mark & Jennifer met thru the internet.
Upon meeting they could barely stay apart for an entire day.
Mark proposed in Jennifer's living room.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We had a wonderful time! Loved the wedding ceremony. The treehouses are just beautiful. We will tell all our friends."
Mark & Jennifer Dill - Edmond, OK

Tim and Jennifer have known each other for years. He owns Tires For Less in Greenbrier, AR and his shop has done the maintenance on her cars since she moved to Greenbrier. They were "set-up" by a mutual friend Shelly 14 months ago and been together ever since!

our comments...
Thank you! This trip was even better than I imagined. We stayed in the Venice themed tree house and it was FABULOUS! We had the romance package, from the carriage ride (even though it was cold he had us an electric blanket of the ride!) to the unbelievably romantic room we came back it was just magical! A true romance novel ending. Thank you again for making it PERFECT, you will come highly recommended in our book!
MUCH LOVE ~ Tim and Jen Hillis ~ Greenbrier, AR

Chris took Chelsie to Iowa where she was born. Chris took her to Des Moines, and proposed to her on the steps of the state capital! We both cried in this special moment together.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: We really enjoyed our stay. The ceremony was great! Thanks, Ben & Dawn. We would like to come back and stay here again in Treehouse #10!

Aaron is a police officer and Amanda's sister is a dispatcher. Amanda's sister invited Aaron to go out with her and some friends. Amanda came with her and they have been together ever since.

When it came time to propose Aaron wanted it to be just the two of them. So he waited until they were at home and Amanda was sitting on the couch and he got down in front of her with the ring.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"Everything was great. The room was more than expected. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you so much."
Aaron & Amanda Hoeft - Kimberling City, MO

We had such a great time and loved the treehouse! The ceremony was perfect and we are so pleased!
Thanks again!
Michele Hutchins

Toby walked in the door of a local club, Jukebox, he smile and Melissa told her friend he was cute & she was going to make him hers! She watched as he walked closer to the dance floor. Once he was there she grabbed his hand and they danced all night together. She fell in love with that smile that night, even before she knew his name!
They were watching a movie at home and Toby paused it, got down in front of Melissa on one knee and said ""I want you to know that I love you and I want to marry you. Will you marry me?"
Of course Melissa said "YES!"

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"We stayed in the treehouses. We picked the Venice theme and we absolutely loved it. The whole entire weekend was great! The fireplace, the jacuzzi, the bathroom sink (very neat), all of it has made our first days as husband & wife great!
Thank you!
Toby & Melissa Johnston - Joplin, MO

Shayla's cousin introduced these two. Her boyfriend and Galen were friends. They met by the lake and talked for hours and have spent everyday together since.

Around Christmas 2008 Galen asked if Shayla would ever marry him. She told him yes, so on Valentines day 2009, he gave her a beautiful engagement ring. He already knew the answer.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
Absolutely stunning! Everything was wonderful. We don't want to go home. Thanks for the beautiful ceremony & pics.
Galen & Shayla Jones - Eufaula, OK

I just wanted to write to thank you all for the wonderful stay and the lovely wedding that you provided us with, it was far more than we ever expected and exactly what we wanted. You were all so very kind and warm and you really made us feel comfortable and welcome! The wedding was so pretty and the treehouses were simply stunning. We got the updated, snazzy accomodations that we couldn't find anywhere else in Eureka Springs and we also got a taste of the outdoors by simply stepping out on our balcony! We can't wait to come back in the spring and bring some family with us! We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so wonderful and so helpful! God bless you all!
Be looking for us in the spring!
Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Dana Kennedy

Thank you for making our day so special!
Don and Louise

Thank you for a beautiful ceremony and honeymoon, we had a wonderful time. We look forward to spending many anniversaries there.
Thank you again,
Kris & Benita Mealer

We met through mutual friends. We soon discovered our mutual love for Sooner football. It didn't take us long to discover we shared many interests. Chris made reservations at a fancy italian resturant in Krebs, OK. We had a private room and our 3 kids were present. Jamie put a piece of cheese in her mouth when Chris put the ring on the table and proposed marriage. Neddless to say Jamie choked on her cheese.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: We have had the times of our lives here! We can't wait till our anniversary so we can come back!!! Love, Love, Love our wonderful experience Eureka Springs Treehouses. We have decided that Eureka Springs is our new most favorite place on Earth!!!! Much thanks to Ben & Dawn!

Thank you for making our Wedding & Honeymoon so perfect. Your care & thoughtfulness in preparing everything for us was unbelievable.
We will definately recommend you to all our friends...
Trish & Dale

Nick & Marianne worked together. Nick was the cute IT guy and Marianne was the pretty lady in the fornt office. Marianne won him over with amazing peanut butter cookies in exchange for IT help. They have both pushed more cars than any one should ever have to. Even during Oklahoma summers it's not such a bad thing. When you love the person helping you puch a 1969 Ford farm truck down the interstate! We were walking at the bricktown canal in OKC. We sat on the top of the waterfall and Nick tried several times to propose between passing boat tours. He finally did it as the thrid boat was passing for the second time. We got a round of applause and lots of cheering!

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: Our wedding was exactly what we hoped for and imagined. We could not have asked for a more beautiful morning (how many times has it been 76 in January!?! or a more beautiful place to share such a great important day! Dawn & Ben were AMAZING! We had such a great time from the moment we arrived and are eagerly awaiting a second visit.

Amy Noel & Zach met while attending college in April of 2003.
Their engagement was very " spur of the moment". Zach's father had just recently suffered a severe heart attach and one random evening, at his parents' home, he produced a ring and asked Amy Noel to marry him. It was quite unexpected, but very sweet and exciting.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We wre so grateful to Oak Crset. They made our wedding truly special. It was intimate and beautiful, exactly what we wanted! The surroundings are private and romantic. It is honestly the best place to come for a romantic getaway or the wedding of your dreams! Thank you so so much! We will most definitely be back."
Zach & Amy Noel Roberts - Kansas City, MO

Thank you so much for everything. We couldn't have chosen an better place to stay and to get married. We absolutely loved it! The picture you attached is the same picture I used for my profile picture on Facebook. How funny :) Thanks again,Johnny and Monica Roy

We went to high school together and had a very short summer romance between my sophomore - junior year and Tad's junior - senior year. Tad ended up telling me later that he was too young to feel the way that he did about me; which scared him. We ended up talking again eight years later and falling more in love than the first time. We bought a house and had a beautiful son, Teegan Holt, in December. We joke around that we did everything backwards (pregnancy, house buying, engagement, baby, wedding), but it has worked out perfectly for us! I never dreamed of being as happy as we are together with our little family. We are truly blessed and grateful for every second!


Dawn & Ben,
We want to thank you so much for everything that you did to make our wedding/honeymoon absolutely perfect. As we immediately walked into the Venice Tree-house we felt at ease and so relaxed. Even the deer that visited below our deck daily seemed at peace. Everything was secluded and very beautiful. When we came back from our Valentine wedding and carriage ride the room was perfect... nothing was left to be desired. It was so romantic sitting in the jacuzzi surrounded by rose petals, candle-light and music watching the stars from the arched windows. There is no way that we would ever think about staying anywhere else! You two have truly tapped into what romance is! We cannot wait to come visit you again!
Tad and Tara Smith
Bryant, Arkansas

Chad and Penny met thru a mutual friend. From the first day we met we knew there was lots of chemistry. Ok, "well love at first sight". We started dating and soon after decided to get married. We knew that we were perfect for each other.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: We totally enjoyed every aspect of our romantic getaway and wedding. The New York Treehouse was awesome and the carriage ride was fabulous. Ben and Dawn went above and beyond what we ever expected. Thank you.

Corbin & Liz meet each other at a previous job. Liz was Corbin boss. They were friends for a while before deciding to date each other. They have been best friends ever since.

On a date a Applebees (early in our relationship), we were enjoying a nice dinner. I had just got a refill of lemonade set in front of me. I picked it up to start drinking and spilled the whole glass before the cup got halfway to my mouth. The lemonade did however happen to glide all the way across the booth to Corbins lap, missing me compeletely. To top it off the waitress came over with a new drink joking that I should aim for my mouth not my date this time. Needless to say Corbin thought it was funny until it hit his jeans. I on the other hand thought that was the best part.

Originally I (Liz) proposed in the car, driving down the hwy. "Babe would you marry me?" He replied jokingly "sure babe"-thinking I was kidding. I asked him again saying I was serious and he replied "of course". I then took it upon myself to say "its settled, were engage". He still thought I was kidding for a while. Months later... He took me to downtown Little Rock and we walked over the bridge at night. He got on one knee. I slapped him on the shoulder thinking he was joking around. He wasn't. I got a beautiful ring and we are still debating who proposed first.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: We thought everything was wonderful! Everyone was very nice and helpful since the very beginning. The cottage/treehouse was WAY better than we even dreamed of. The Picnic Dinner was amazing. All in all, we picked the right place-HANDS DOWN! We would definately consider coming back for an anniversary or even a little vacation. Thanks so much to everyone that made the perfect weekend possible!

Matt & Cami met on Yahoo Personals. His profile said he was taking California Swing dance lessons and Cami thought that sounded like fun.
They talked on Yahoo for about 2 weeks before they met the first time.
Matt says it was love at first sight. He told Cami that he loved her only 2 weeks after their first date.

On Valentine's Day of this year he took Cami back to where they had their first date, Ruby Tuesdays.
They had been there for a while & Cami hears, "Flower deliver for Camilla Sims"! Her brother & sister in law, who owns a flower shop presented her with a dozen roses, 11 red & 1 white. Matt told her the 11 red roses represented the 11 months they had been together and the white rose represented their future...her ring was tied to the white rose.

Cami's sister-in-law took a picture of her face when she saw the ring. Matt said he used that picture for his desktop for 2 days. He was very proud of himself.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"Don & Elaine were phenomenal!!! The absolute perfect Wedding and when we got back to our room...WOW! It was like a dream. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!"
Matt & Cami Swetnam

I met Chris when I began working for the same environmental testing laboratory as he did. Since several of our co-workers thought that we would make a good couple, they went to great lengths to put us in situations together. However, we began our friendship without any help.

I first realized that Chris might like me when I came to work one day with a stomach bug. I mentioned that I really wished that I had a Coke but I did not have the energy to walk to the nearby convenience store. It wasn't long before a bottle appeared at my lab bench while I was in another part of the building. One of my co-workers told me that Chris had gone to the store and got it for me. Things continued to move forward from that point and we became inseparable.

We knew that we wanted a simple, quiet wedding. Don and Elaine provided just that. They showed genuine happiness and care about us and the vows that we exchanged. Our tree house was beautiful and very romantic and the property provided a fabulous backdrop for our wedding photographs. We are already planning our next trip back and we have been telling everyone about ES tree houses. Eureka Springs has become our new favorite place.

Loved the treehouse. The wedding was great. Thanks for putting a package together that allowed both of us to enjoy each other.