We visited the Biltmore Estate on Saturday. The 250 room home is the largest in the U.S. It took 6 years to build and it opened in 1895. George Vanderbilt lived there with his wife and daughter. It still belongs to his daughter's family, but of course is open to the public now. The estate originally consisted of 125,000 acres, but now is 8,000. They have a winery and gardens. You can read more about the history here.
If you have ever seen the movie "Hannibal", it was Mason Verger's house. Much of that movie was filmed in Asheville, where the Biltmore is located.
Here are some pics from Saturday. Unfortunately, no pictures were allowed in the home itself:
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Biltmore Estate
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That place is beautiful I was there YEARS ago. Did you know that Anderson Cooper from AC: 360 on CNN is a Vanderbilt on his moms side? Just a little useless knowledge! LOL Glad you had a nice trip! :)
Beautiful!
And your photography skills are awesome =]
We went there early in our marriage and had lunch in the stables. Do they still have that restaurant open?
There is a cafe and outdoor grill at the stables, back at the Inn they have a restaurant.
Beautiful, Beautiful photos Christy! You really have a great eye. I have always wanted to go there, looks so amazing.
I'm so jealous! I've always wanted to visit there. It's beautiful!!
Gorgeous photos!
Christy, thank you for writing about Biltmore. I work for the estate and receive alerts whenever anyone posts photos and comments about us. Your photography is gorgeous, and you are blessed with a wonderful family. So glad you had a good time at Biltmore. Happy, healthy wishes to you! - LeeAnn Donnelly
I just love this place! The pictures speak mountains! BEAUTIFUL!
Some beautiful scenery.
Whenever I read or hear of the Biltmore Estate, I think of that Lowe's commercial with the blond that always went to Biltmore to give normal people a cheap way of making things look expensive.
It looks like you had fun!
Gorgeous, just GORGEOUS! I love the picture of the lily pads! It is my fave! Although...all of your pix are pretty FAB!
Love your blog...so glad that I found it.
Just blog hopping today and enjoyed reading your blog...
I am posting on our Disney trip so hope you will stop by. Also, the June giveaway starts today...
all comments left in June will be in the drawing for the "June Card Box"! You will have to go down a few posts to read about the monthly giveaway. Happy Sunday!
Beautiful Pictures. I have never been there. Haven't been by here in a while. Glad to see all is well with you guys and I love the new Puppy.
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