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Vanderbilt Travels Railway: A One-of-a-Kind Train Display
Posted on 05/18/2017 by Amy Dangelico
From May 26 through September 4, Antler Hill Village is hosting Vanderbilt Travels Railway, a model train display highlighting George Vanderbilt’s travels with handcrafted architectural...
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An April Engagement Brings a Biltmore Legacy
Posted on 04/19/2017 by Jean Sexton
If April showers bring May flowers, what do April engagements bring? For George Vanderbilt, April 1898 brought his engagement to Edith Stuyvesant Dresser. That, in turn, brought about two wedding...
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Field to Fryer to Fuel: The Life Cycle of Biltmore Canola
Posted on 04/03/2017 by Amy Dangelico
Continuing the legacy of environmental stewardship founded by George Vanderbilt, Biltmore has embarked on a project to produce biodiesel fuel from canola grown on our 8,000 acres. We first...
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Inside Biltmore Blooms: Balancing Books and Blossoms
Posted on 03/21/2017 by Amy Dangelico
Each spring, our floral team is tasked with creating imaginative displays throughout America’s largest home in honor of Biltmore Blooms. This year’s theme is “Celebration of...
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Desperately Seeking Springtime? Try Biltmore’s Conservatory!
Posted on 02/23/2017 by Jean Sexton
Each spring, we welcome the return of the season with our annual Biltmore Blooms celebration. In the midst of winter, however, Biltmore's Conservatory offers an indoor tropical oasis that'...
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