Name of Garden:
The Biltmore Estate
History:
The Bitmore Family Vision
"A working estate that would sustain itself and benefit the community. America's largest home. Acres of gardens, parklands, and managed forests. A country retreat for friends and family. This was George Vanderbilt's vision for Biltmore Estate more than 100 years ago, and it lives to this day."
From Olmsted's "genial" Shrub Garden to the formal beauty of his Italian Garden... from the fragrant collection of 2,300 roses to the blazing color of more than 1,000 azaleas... The gardens are simply extraordinary.
Tour the gardens of Biltmore Estate, and you can easily see why, a century after he designed the grounds, Frederick Law Olmsted is still considered to be America's foremost landscape architect. From our managed forests (the first in America) to the impeccably manicured pleasure gardens, the estate is a living tribute to Olmsted's genius and accomplishments. Some plants and original tree plantings remain today. Our experts continually work to preserve the original vision for the gardens and grounds, including our All America Rose Garden featuring more than 250 varieties of roses.
Address:
Biltmore Estate, 1 Approach Road, Asheville, N.C. 28803.
Inn on Biltmore Estate, 1 Antler Hill Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Contact:
For Biltmore Estate information, call 800-624-1575 or 828-225-1333.
For Inn on Biltmore Estate reservations, call 800-624-1575 or 828-225-1600.
Directions:
Biltmore Estate is an easy drive from most locations in the southeast. It's nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina with major interstates nearby. Here's everything you need to plan your journey and to explore both Asheville and the estate.
Admission and Hours:
Biltmore Estate is open 365 days a year.
Admission Gate and Reception & Ticket Center Hours:
January-March 31: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ET
April 1-December: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
What Your Ticket Includes:
Your estate admission ticket includes daytime admission to Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery and Farm Village, and access to great shopping and dining. Parking is included in your admission.
Daytime Ticket Prices:
Our prices vary seasonally:
Adults from $25-$42
Children 10 and older from: Free - $22
Children ages 9 and younger are admitted free with a paying parent or guardian.
Check website for details.
Website:
http://www.biltmore.com/explore/gardens/gardens.shtml |
