George Vanderbilt
created Biltmore Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1895
as a retreat for family and friends. The Biltmore House is a magnificent
250-room French style chateau filled with priceless art and antiques. Renowned
American landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead designed the spectacular
Biltmore Estate Gardens. The estate is home to the award-winning Biltmore
Estate Vineyards and Winery. The fabulous Biltmore Estate offers over 8,000
acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers.
The splendid Biltmore
House is the largest privately owned home in America. It took 1,000 workers 6
years to build. It's 250-rooms include 65 fireplaces, 34 bedrooms, 23
bathrooms, and 3 kitchens. It has a 102 step massive stone staircase, and in
its center is an iron chandelier containing 72 electric light bulbs. The great
hall is 74 feet by 42 feet and has a dining table that can seat 64 guests. Many
of the original furnishings have been carefully preserved and the house is
filled with priceless art treasures Mr. Vanderbilt collected throughout this
world travels. This historic mansion brings the enchanting Gilded Age in
America to life. Guests are invited to share the American Dream and "imagine if
this were home".
The spectacular
Biltmore Estate Gardens offer visitors an opportunity for leisurely strolls
through a world of garden paths and reflecting ponds. The gardens are adorned
with a great variety of lush plants and beautiful flowers. A four-acre Walled
Garden and an adjacent Conservatory are part of this 75-acre garden beautifully
landscaped to blend harmoniously with the surrounding woodlands.
The Biltmore Estate
Winery offers self-guided tours. Visitors learn about the history, science and
the fine art of winemaking. Hosts in the Tasting Room serve visitors samples of
the grape juices and wines made from grapes grown in the Estate
Vineyards.
Located just 60 miles
east of Bryson City in Asheville, N.C. Open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed
Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
For Biltmore Estate
tickets call Carolina Outfitters at 1-800-468-7238, or you may purchase tickets
at our office when you check in for lodging or rafting. |
