A whole-property buyout sounds extravagant until you do the math. For a wedding weekend, a milestone birthday, an anniversary reunion, or a corporate retreat with 15 to 25 people, it's often cheaper per person than booking the same group across separate rooms, and the experience isn't comparable.
What "buyout" actually means
You rent the entire property. Every room, every common space, the sauna, the pool, the firepit. No other guests check in during your stay. The staff is there for your group only.
Who it's for
- Small weddings of 15–30 guests staying together for the weekend
- Milestone birthdays (40th, 50th) with the closest 10–25 friends
- Anniversary reunions, the kids, the parents, the original wedding party
- Executive offsites and leadership retreats for 8–25 people
- Founders' weekends and small board retreats
- Family reunions for the immediate family, three generations under one roof
A buyout gives you the common spaces too, not just the rooms.
How to choose
Three questions:
- How many beds, actually? Beds, not "sleeps." A property that "sleeps 25" usually means a few people on couches. Ask for a real bed count.
- Where do you eat? Some buyouts include a chef. Some have a kitchen. Some assume you'll go into town. Decide what fits.
- What's the common space like? If the only large gathering room is the kitchen, your group will feel cramped within a day.
Forest Springs Resort: what a buyout looks like
Ten private acres a few minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. A full buyout is all 50 rooms. A community room that seats about 20, a sauna overlooking the forest, a pool, a cold plunge, a firepit, and trails out the door. No on-site dining: we point you to the best nearby local restaurants or arrange a private chef.
Inquire About a Buyout
Email hello@forestspringsresort.com with your dates, guest count, and what the weekend is for. We'll send a proposal within 48 hours.
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