Hands-On Learning at River Bend Barn

River Bend Barn Programs

The River Bend Barn, located within River Bend Farm at Biltmore, is a one-of-a-kind structure designed by Richard Howland Hunt, son of Biltmore House architect Richard Morris Hunt. At the turn of the last century, it stabled draft horses and mules; provided storage for hay, grain, and farm equipment; and housed the Smithy and other work areas. The barn also served as a social gathering place for the families of estate workers who called Biltmore home.

Today the River Bend Barn serves as a venue for experiential educational programs linked to the NC Standard Course of Study. Depending on their grade, students learn about farm life and explore the unique technological features of the barn, interact with animals in the Farmyard or experience first-hand both the science and sensory delights of Biltmore's Kitchen Garden. Curriculum links vary according to program and may include:

• Social Studies
• Science
• Math
• English Language Arts
• Information Skills
• Healthy Living
• Visual Arts

Please call 866-851-4661 for more information.