Flower Carpet
August 14–30, 2009
South Terrace of Biltmore House

Discover our dramatic, one-of-a-kind Flower Carpet on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. This year's fleur de lis design is created with more than 100,000 colorful plants covering nearly one quarter of an acre.

Enjoy by Day or Night

Daytime

View this gorgeous display during the day; it's included in your regular daytime admission. Inside Tip: One of the best views of the garden from inside Biltmore House is from the windows of the newly-opened Louis XV Suite.

Buy daytime tickets.

Flower Carpet Evening

2008 Flower Carpet Evening

Available August 14, 16, 21, 22, 28, and 29

Romantic lighting and live music accent the fragrant Flower Carpet, while Biltmore House remains open for candlelit self-guided visits. Your evening ticket includes:

• Estate entrance after 4:30 p.m.
• Self-guided candlelight visit of Biltmore House, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Live jazz music and romantic lighting
• Daytime admission: reserved time to visit Biltmore House, plus all-day access to our gardens, Winery, River Bend Farm, shops, and restaurants on the day of your Flower Carpet Evening visit or the next day.
  Note: Reserve your daytime Biltmore House entry time by calling 800-411-3812.

Cost: $65 per guest. Select a date below.

2008 Flower Carpet on the South Terrace

• Friday, August 14
• Sunday, August 16
• Friday, August 21
• Saturday, August 22
• Friday, August 28
• Saturday, August 29

Other Ticket Options:

• Twelve-Month Passholder discount ticket: $50 with guest tickets for $55 each. Call 866-336-1255 or visit Biltmore's Welcome Center to purchase.
• Upgrade a daytime admission ticket to include a Flower Carpet Evening for $20.

Dining Options
Enjoy a romantic picnic in the gardens or special meal at one of our restaurants during your Flower Carpet Evening visit.

Did You Know?
This year's design was created by a Biltmore employee (Rachael McIntosh from the Bistro) and was interpreted from stone carvings, interesting lines, and intricate details from around Biltmore House. Most notably, the design reflects a fleur-de-lis motif found on a stone pillar outside Biltmore House. These pillars were one of the agricultural designs inspired by the Chateau de Blois in the Loire Valley of France.

• Wine & Artisan Cheese Picnic for Two, $60..
  Reserve your picnic online when purchasing your tickets.
• Summer Serenade Picnic Dinner for Two, $75.
  Reserve your picnic online when purchasing your tickets.
• Wine bar on site offering wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase.
• Dining concierge on site to assist guests making dining reservations for Bistro, The Dining Room, or Arbor Grill.

Flower Carpet Packages

Make the most of your visit with a package including accommodations, Biltmore admission, a special Flower Carpet Evening event, and more.

Inn on Biltmore Estate Package

Asheville-Area Hotel Package

Flower Carpet Opening Night
Friday, August 14th

Join us for a special reception on the Tennis Lawn at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $100 per person, in addition to the Flower Carpet Evening ticket. Call 800-411-3812 to reserve.
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