While in Asheville, we toured the famous Biltmore Estate (http://www.biltlmore.com/). Built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt, this 250-room mansion is modeled after 16th century French estates and chateaus. Originally encompassing 125,000 acres, the estate now rests on 8,000 acres in Asheville, NC. The magnificent home is the largest private residence in North America. After six years, the home was finally opened that Christmas Eve 1895. It boasts 43 bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, private gym, formal dining room (with three fireplaces and seven-story ceilings and Fleming tapestries from the 1500s), winter garden, observatory, tapestry gallery, walk in refrigerators, two laundry rooms…and the list goes on
We opted for the audio tour, which provided interesting stories and great information about the estate, its owners, staff and the guests who visited the Vanderbilt family. The tour also highlighted the current upkeep and renovations involved in maintaining this unbelievable property, which includes a staff today of 1,800 employees. If you have never visited Biltmore, I highly recommend it. In addition to the house, visitors may browse the gardens, winery, stables and dine at one of the many restaurants on the property.
We opted for the audio tour, which provided interesting stories and great information about the estate, its owners, staff and the guests who visited the Vanderbilt family. The tour also highlighted the current upkeep and renovations involved in maintaining this unbelievable property, which includes a staff today of 1,800 employees. If you have never visited Biltmore, I highly recommend it. In addition to the house, visitors may browse the gardens, winery, stables and dine at one of the many restaurants on the property.
PHOTO: Biltmore's formal dining room, complete with three fireplaces, seven-story ceilings and Fleming tapestries from the 1500s.
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