Our Stories Resort Blog

Dig a little deeper into stories about our history, unique guest features, and what’s happening around the resort.

Category - French Lick

The "Other" Hotels That Made French Lick & West Baden a Hotspot

Brown Hotel in French Lick
French Lick and West Baden were once home to nearly two dozen additional hotels and boarding houses over the first three decades of the 1900s.
Read More About The "Other" Hotels That Made French Lick & West Baden a Hotspot

Hotel Headlines From Days Gone By

April 13, 2023
Newspaper about gaming at french lick
When we say our hotels have been making headlines for well over a century, it’s the truth. Dusting off some old newspaper clippings to spotlight a few of the occasions we’ve been in the news over the years....
Read More About Hotel Headlines From Days Gone By

Thinking Spring Break? Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

February 08, 2023
Summer Selfie with Friends
Don’t have spring break plans yet? Maybe we can interest you in some options that either don’t cost a thing — or are at least very friendly on the wallet.
Read More About Thinking Spring Break? Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

The Earliest Resort Snapshots from the 1800s

Historic French Lick 1800's
They say a photo is worth a thousand words. We’d argue that these snapshots are even far more valuable than that.
Read More About The Earliest Resort Snapshots from the 1800s

What's Coming in the New Year? 7 Things to Look Forward to in 2023

West Baden Springs Entrance
New year, new resort! (That’s how the saying goes, right?) We’re already getting jazzed up about turning the calendar to 2023 at French Lick Resort, because there’s a lot to look forward to in the new year. Here’s an early peek at 7 of them:
Read More About What's Coming in the New Year? 7 Things to Look Forward to in 2023

Something to Satisfy All 5 Senses This Fall

Kids playing in leaves
It’s been nice having 100% cooperation from fall so far, hasn’t it? The first two weeks of autumn has treated us to one idyllic fall day after the next — crisp, foggy mornings, and sunny afternoons with a touch of breeze. More of that, please.
Read More About Something to Satisfy All 5 Senses This Fall

So Cold the Vodka: A New Spirit with a Movie-Inspired Twist

So Cold the Vodka
If you’re looking to add a little color to your upcoming stay at French Lick Resort – or even your liquor cabinet at home – here’s something new to get you in the spirit.
Read More About So Cold the Vodka: A New Spirit with a Movie-Inspired Twist

A Very Famous Name and Face to Add to Our Wall of Fame?

Exterior of French Lick Springs during the Sheraton era
It just might be time for a major addition to our Wall of Distinguished Guests. It’d be one of the most famous names among the 200+ celebrities on the wall — one that we never even heard about until now.
Read More About A Very Famous Name and Face to Add to Our Wall of Fame?

Q&A with Lori Atsedes, Donald Ross Head Pro & LPGA Award Winner

September 09, 2022
Lori Astedes overlooking golf course
ICYMI from recently our own Lori Atsedes, head golf professional at The Donald Ross Course, was named this year's Midwest Section Professional of the Year by the LPGA. Congrats, Lori!
Read More About Q&A with Lori Atsedes, Donald Ross Head Pro & LPGA Award Winner

From Childhood Horse Rides, to Adult Wedding Bells: "One of My Favorite Places on the Planet"

Wedding Dance
You know those childhood memories that are gold starred in your mind? Sometimes you gotta revisit those as an adult.
Read More About From Childhood Horse Rides, to Adult Wedding Bells: "One of My Favorite Places on the Planet"

Search