| Many people dream of living in a home as grand as
Biltmore House. But few have the opportunity to realize their dreams with the
magnitude George Vanderbilt did in 1895, when construction of his new country home was
completed. No house in America brings the glorious Gilded Age more vividly to life
than Biltmore House. More than 90 rooms, faithfully preserved and filled with thousands of
original furnishings, suggest that the Vanderbilts are still at home. From the opulent
living quarters enjoyed by family and friends to the downstairs domain of the domestic
staff, the House presents a detailed portrait of the great 19th-century country estate. GARDENS
George Vanderbilt commissioned Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park,
to create the stunning backdrop for his chateau. The resulting 250 acres of
landscaped gardens, grounds and park are as spectacular as the House itself.
WINERY
Located in Vanderbilt's original calving barn, the building was renovated in 1985 to a
state-of-the-art wine production faclilty. Here you'll find a charming and relaxed
atmosphere, where you may see production areas, tour the cellars, relax in the bricked
courtyard, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting, and admire the mastery of winemaking at
Biltmore. |
