We spent the entire day on the Biltmore Estate property and surrounding area. It is about a 3 mile drive from the entrance to get to the home. The road winds around through the beautiful woods. The entrance into the estate alone is beautiful and picturesque. From the parking lot, it is about an 8 minute walk to the home.
If you go to the home, definitely rent the audio as it will give you more information on each of the rooms. Mr. Vanderstelt was the most sought after bachelor in that day. Imagine being his wife. They got married in Paris and took a 4 month honeymoon in Europe and then came back to this huge Estate. Wouldn't that be sweet? :o) They had 1 daughter, Cornelia, who was born in the home, as well as Cornelia's two sons some years later.
After the tour of the home, we checked out the gardens to the left of the home. They were working on planting new plants. The best time to see the gardens would probably be in the spring or summer. But, it was still nice to see. I would love to see what their garden bill is.
Stopped at the winery which is right down the hill from our hotel. They have a short tour of the winery and then, of course, wine tasting at the end. That sure tasted good.
They are working on building a new shopping area next to the winery which should be done in Spring 2010.
It was nice to take a nap this afternoon as I haven't rested much on this trip.
We had dinner at the hotel. Tomorrow, we head down to Charleston, South Carolina. Here are a few photos from today.
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