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A summer retreat for sheep
Posted on 04/26/2016 by Jean Sexton Comments(1)
After George Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House to his friends and family on Christmas Eve 1895, you might imagine that the building projects he envisioned for his grand estate were...
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Springtime Project: Olmsted Basket
Posted on 04/21/2016 by Cathy Barnhardt
Biltmore's gardens were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as his last great commission. Gentleness, charm, and naturalness are keynotes of Olmsted's style. The picturesque and pastoral...
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A Vigilant Garden Rescue
Posted on 04/13/2016 by Sharon Bell Comments(3)
Early spring often brings unpredictable weather patterns, and 2016 is no exception. On the evening of April 9, forecasted temperatures in the mid-20's generated concern among Biltmore's...
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Biltmore wines capture the essence of spring
Posted on 04/04/2016 by Jean Sexton
Each year, inspired by Biltmore's gardens bursting with dazzling tulips and other spectacular blooms, our winemakers carefully handcraft a special release to celebrate the season. For 2016,...
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Our favorite outdoor rooms
Posted on 04/01/2016 by Jean Sexton Comments(2)
Biltmore’s Landscape Designer Frederick Law Olmsted had definitive ideas about landscape design—you can see many of them in New York City’s Central Park and here at Biltmore,...
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