Biltmore Estate

2-Night Stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate (Asheville, NC), Tour, Afternoon Tea, Wine Tour and Tasting for 2

This Experience Includes:

• Access to Biltmore House and Garden
• Audio-guided Biltmore Estate tour
• Afternoon tea at The Inn on Biltmore Estate
• Wine tour and tasting of Biltmore wines for 2
• 2-night stay in a deluxe king guest room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate

Before Biltmore House became one of North Carolina’s most popular tourist destination and a National Historic Landmark, it was simply “home” to the Vanderbilt family. Known as America’s Largest Home®, the estate is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Faithfully preserved and filled with original furnishings and masterpieces of art, no other residence in America offers a more authentic and inspiring view of Gilded Age life.

Inn on Biltmore Estates
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a deluxe king room at The Inn on Biltmore Estates in Ashville, North Carolina, amid elegant surroundings and sweeping estate views.  Experience four-star service and legendary hospitality for which the Vanderbilts were renowned.  From twice-daily housekeeping to a full concierge staff dedicated to special requests, you will experience exceptional amenities recognized by AAA, Forbes Travel Guide, and Travel + Leisure year after year.  Voted the South’s Best Resort 2020 by Southern Living Magazine.

Biltmore House 
Enjoy access to Biltmore House and Gardens and an audio tour of Biltmore House including personal Vanderbilt stories and archival details. During this 90-minute experience, capture the feeling of being guided through Biltmore’s grand rooms by the curators and hosts. Faithfully preserved and filled with original furnishings and masterpieces of art, no other residence in America offers a more authentic and inspiring view of Gilded Age life while suggesting that the Vanderbilts and their guests are still at home.

Stroll acres of formal and informal gardens designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. From the beauty of the Italian Garden to the breathtaking trees in America’s first managed forest, Biltmore’s lush landscape is a living tribute to the genius of Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City.

Not availalable major holidays, weekends in December and the last two weeks in December.

Afternoon Tea at The Inn
Inspired by the Vanderbilt tradition of sharing afternoon tea with guests, The Dining Room’s unique take on this experience offers a welcome moment of leisure. Enjoy  a sampling of fine cheeses, artfully prepared sweet and savory canapés, and a selection of Newby Teas, renowned as one of the world’s finest tea purveyors.

Biltmore Wine Tour and Tasting
Go behind the scenes at the Biltmore Winery with a guided tour of the production facility. See how science and nature intersect as you learn about the estate’s vineyards, discover the unique factors that affect grapes grown in North Carolina, and delve into the craft of fermentation. This guided tour concludes with a tasting of Biltmore wines in a private setting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Travel must be completed within two years from the date of purchase.  Reservations are subject to availability, and must be booked a minimum of 60 days prior to travel.  Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable and packages cannot be resold.