Biltmore’s Breathtaking Christmas

November 28 – December 1 * The Most Gorgeous Time To See It!

Since Christmas Eve 1895, George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore mansion has been a classic for unsurpassed Christmas cheer and celebration. It still is… and we can’t wait for you to see it! Plus many other excellent elements are included in this top-shelf tour. If you’ve never been to Biltmore, you couldn’t find a better trip to see it on – we’ve planned the best! ~ Located in Asheville, NC, ‘Christmas at the Biltmore’ features America’s largest home meticulously adorned with dozens of decorated fir trees, thousands of lavish holiday decorations, and endless miles of brightly lit evergreen garlands. To match the massive size of the mansion, a 35-ft. Fraser fir is erected every year by hand. In total, there are over 100 Christmas trees scattered around the 8,000-acre estate - more than half inside the house! ~~ But here’s one of the reasons our itinerary is ideal – if you only go for the evening candlelight tour, you aren’t able to see the expansive, majestic grounds, nor take in the stunning views that caused Mr. Vanderbilt to build here, nor any of the other sights that can only be viewed in the daylight. So we do both! …a daytime tour AND the Candlelight Tour so that you don’t miss a thing = perfect!! On our evening visit, savor a Candlelight Dinner in the Stable House before beginning the tour of magnificent rooms lit by flickering candles and filled with elegant mid-century antiques and tapestries. The gentle glow of the candles, the cozy firelight, and live performances of holiday music make for a truly magical evening. ~ Our visit also includes a time at Antler Hill Village on the Estate, the unique Biltmore Winery, and lunch on the property. If you’ve ever thought about seeing this majestic mansion, this time of year is by far the most impressive… and magical!! * Another

highlight will be our time at the massive stone structure known as Grove Park Inn – Wow! Here we’ll enjoy a special lunch and then look around at the 2023 National Gingerbread House Competition held right inside Grove Park – we love this place! * An interesting addition to this trip is when we take time away from the opulence of Biltmore to experience another aspect of this area - its mountainous, more rustic heritage. So on one evening, we’re journeying a short ways to Black Mountain, a charming little town nestled in the Blue Ridge range of the Appalachians where a delicious BBQ dinner and highly-rated Bluegrass Show awaits us out at the Christmount Retreat Center. It allows us to understand why North Carolina is so proud of their diverse history and culture – Fun! * Also included is a guided tour of Asheville with views of the Mast General Store, Grove Arcade and the Basilica of St. Lawrence, and a lovely dinner at Stone Ridge Tavern * 3B, 2L, 3D ** $1,298 per/person, double occ * $1,228 p/p, triple/quad occ * $1,548 single ~ Soon – this one often sells out!