Thursday, September 13, 2012

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina


The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina has been on my bucket list for quite some time.  When friends extended an invitation to visit them in the mountains of North Carolina, I had no idea they were close to Asheville and had no intention of visiting the Biltmore during my mini vacation.

When I casually mentioned some day I would love to visit there, they said it was only a forty five minute drive away and we could easily fit it into our schedule.  We bought tickets online and went the next day.
The water garden was spectacular, with many pools of water lilies, cannas, papyrus and more.
The Biltmore was everything I had seen on the internet, TV, magazines and much more.  Being passionate about gardening, history, art, architecture and old homes I was overwhelmed at the super size of everything.  We spent a half a day visiting and could have stayed at least two days to see it all.
There  are great opportunities to photograph butterflies and other insects at the informal English countryside garden area.
The Biltmore was everything I had seen on the internet, TV, magazines and much more.  Being passionate about gardening, history, art, architecture and old homes I was overwhelmed at the super size of everything.  We spent a half a day visiting and could have stayed at least two days to see it all.

The botanical garden has some wonderful mature specimens dating back over one hundred years when Fredrick Law Olmsted designed the garden.  There are vast vistas that Olmsted is famous for.  Each garden is a delight, and there are many to see, including a rose garden, greenhouses, flower gardens, and more.

There is a winery, farm and more to visit. Enjoy this brief video!


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2 comments:

  1. thank you OMG what an amazing water garden..I have never been there....

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