Biltmore Estate

Let Biltmore inspire you with the breathtaking Biltmore House, impeccable gardens, award-winning winery, and interpretive River Bend Farm. Let loose and play in the 8,000-acre backyard with exciting outdoor activities, indulge in one-of-a-kind shopping, and savor the restaurants' exceptional fare. Join them for their celebrated special events. Visit Biltmore in Asheville, NC and enjoy the gracious hospitality you deserve.

Biltmore Estate --The splendid treasures of America's largest home -- Thousands of original furnishings. Comforts and technologies that were virtually unknown back in 1895. Original art from masters such as Renoir. Magnificent 16th-century tapestries. More than 40 bronze sculptures. Curiosities collected from George Vanderbilt's excursions to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Napoleon's chess set. A library with 10,000 volumes. A Banquet Hall with a 70-foot ceiling. Fascinating kitchens and remarkable recreational areas. Room after room of art, history, and luxury.

Biltmore House: The sheer scale of Biltmore House is almost overwhelming, yet it feels surprisingly welcoming and comfortable. After all, these amazing four acres of floor space were designed not as a museum but as a family home and country retreat. To this day, it is still the largest privately owned home in America, and it remains one of the most engaging portraits of 19th-century life ever created.

Biltmore Gardens: Explore Biltmore's gardens designed by America's foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. From the first managed forests in America to our impeccably manicured pleasure gardens, the estate is a living tribute to Olmsted's genius. Experts continually work to preserve the original vision for the gardens and grounds, including their All America Rose Garden featuring more than 250 varieties of roses.

Discover Biltmore's breath-taking gardens with their experts. Guided walks begin March 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We offer discount ticket vouchers in the HearthSide Office for your convenience.

America's Most-Visited Winery: Sample the award-winning wines while exploring Biltmore Winery. Your self-guided tour and wine tasting are included in estate admission.

Join them for these complimentary events: •

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Get an insider's
look at the crafting of our award-winning
wines and enjoy barrel tasting.
Daily, 2:00 p.m.

• Red Wine & Chocolate: Taste the luscious
results of pairing these treasured delights.
Daily, 3:00 p.m.

• Culinary Demonstrations: Learn easy,
delicious creations & suggested wine pairings.
Daily, 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

• Wine Bar: Enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite
Biltmore wine on the patio while listening to music.
Open daily, 1:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Live music 3:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

River Bend Barn: Step into the everyday life of families who lived on the estate raising livestock, tending crops, and working at Biltmore Dairy in the 1890's. River Bend Barn—once the social and work center for these families—is alive again with blacksmiths, woodworkers, and other craft demonstrations; an old-fashioned Mercantile shop; a Creamery offering ice cream treats; live bluegrass bands, and more.

The great outdoors somehow seem even greater when you're hiking or biking, riding or rafting, exploring, or simply resting in the 8,000-acre wonderland that is Biltmore Estate.

Outdoor Fun:
Biltmore's outdoor center has an adventure perfect for you, with over 8,000 acres ready to invigorate your outdoor spirit. From a gentle float trip down the French Broad River to an off-road adventure with the Land Rover Experience Driving School, our knowledgeable staff will create your open-air experience. Visit our outdoor center in the farm cottage just behind the Winery. Estate outdoor activities are available by reservation to estate daytime guests, Biltmore Twelve-Month Passholders, and Inn on Biltmore Estate guests. Call the the Biltmore Sales Office or the HearthSide office at 866/429-0955 for more information.

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