Biltmore Estate #7

The Biltmore 

 Recently I went to visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina. The Biltmore Estate is a place that George W. Vanderbilt created as an escape from everyday life for family and friends. The Biltmore has up to 250 rooms on a 8,000 acre estate and includes wineries, gardens, dining, shopping, trails, and the Biltmore it's self.

The Conservatory

        The Conservatory is one of the 8 gardens in the Biltmore (not including the one with the trail).  The Conservatory was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt. This glass-roofed building nurtures exotic orchids, ferns, and palms. During the Vanderbilts' time, it provided flowers and plants for Biltmore House.

Winery

The Biltmore Winery was established in 1985 and was inspired by George Vanderbilt's passion for collecting and serving fine wines. There are more than 20 handcrafted wines and the Winery is America's most-visited Winery.

The Biltmore has daily tours and you can book your stay at this link: http://www.biltmore.com/stay.