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Passholder Shopping Day & Tree-Raising Event
November 4

Start your special day at the Banquet Hall Christmas Tree Raising at 10:00 a.m. Remember your passholder discount will be honored at estate shops and restaurants until 9:00 p.m. The Winery joins the celebration with a Sparkle all Season seminar and bottle signings. Be sure to get a sneak preview of the Front Lawn’s fabulous holiday illuminations beginning at 5:00 p.m. Stop by the Gate House for last minute gifts until 9:00 p.m.

Christmas at Biltmore
November 6–January 3

Recapture the wonder of the holidays. Enjoy Biltmore House decorated in warm, rich colors. Be inspired by dozens of hand-decorated Christmas trees, including a 35-foot Fraser fir trimmed for the season in the Banquet Hall. Learn More



Candlelight Christmas Evenings
November 6–January 2

Firelight and candlelight fill the house with a warm glow and accent delicate ornaments and priceless treasures. Get into the holiday spirit with choirs singing European carols, vintage ballroom dancers, and dramatic Christmas readings. The Front Lawn of Biltmore House sets the scene with a sparkling holiday illumination of evergreens bathed in thousands of twinkling lights.
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Complimentary Holiday Decorating Seminars
November 6–November 22, Daily at A Gardener's Place

Join our floral experts for tips on creating centerpieces to make your table sparkle with unique containers, silks, and fresh flowers (offered at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.). We'll also show how to put together beautiful Christmas wreaths using silks and naturals (offered at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.).

Holiday Dining

Treat yourself to a special meal at the estate. Join us at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, Deerpark Restaurant, or the Bistro and The Dining Room for holiday-themed menus.

Thanksgiving Catering

Let us do the cooking! Our catering experts will create a delicious meal for you, so you can relax and enjoy your guests. Serves 10-12 guests. All orders must be placed no later than Monday, November 23rd for pickup Wednesday, November 25 at Lioncrest on Biltmore Estate. Home delivery also available. To order call (828) 225-1277.

Visit Santa at Biltmore
Every Saturday & Sunday at River Bend Farm, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Have a special visit with Santa Claus at the River Bend Farm during Christmas at Biltmore. River Bend Farm also features farm life demonstrations, holiday-themed arts and crafts, and turn-of-the-century games.

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Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author
Monday, November 16

Georgia novelist Steve Berry has authored seven best-selling international suspense thrillers, one of which, The Charlemagne Pursuit, features a host of intrigue at Biltmore. Your evening with Steve Berry includes a dinner and talk at Lioncrest and concludes with a Candlelight Christmas Evening visit to Biltmore House, where Steve will retrace his novel. The cost of $140.00 per person includes all of the evening’s activities plus a signed copy of of his latest bestseller in the Cotton Malone series, The Charlemagne Pursuit. Call 866-851-4661 for reservations and mention promo code 1116. Deadline for reservations is Friday, November 6, 2009.

Get Outdoors

Discover our 8,000-acre backyard by horseback, Segway, mountain bike or raft!
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Enjoy Free Seminars

At the Winery:

  • Red Wine and Chocolate seminars, daily at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tours, daily at 5:00 p.m.
  • Live music daily during Christmas at Biltmore

Antler Hill Village Opening Spring 2010

Pardon our progress near the Winery as we work on the new guest experience, Antler Hill Village. Set to open in the spring of 2010, the new village, located adjacent to the Winery and River Bend Farm on our estate, will be open to guests as part of daily admission to Biltmore. This pedestrian-friendly village will expand current guest offerings at the estate and include a new exhibition space, village green with live entertainment, dining, shopping and a new outdoor adventure center. Each venue will share a different story about the estate's history and offer activities.
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