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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 16, 2025) — On March 26, 2026, Biltmore will debut Luminere, an outdoor evening experience that illuminates the estate’s historic grounds with light, imagery, and sound. Offered on select evenings through Oct. 18, 2026, Luminere is a captivating new way to explore Biltmore as day turns into dusk, with sunset mountain views and starlit skies.
Luminere is the first outdoor evening experience Biltmore has created in its 130-year history. Made in collaboration with the acclaimed experiential design studio Klip Collective, Luminere reimagines the façade of Biltmore House and the estate’s renowned gardens as a dreamscape of color, motion, sound, and storytelling, marking a bold new era of evening experiences at Biltmore.
Upon nightfall, guests will embark on a self-guided journey through outdoor settings, each augmented by light, moving imagery, and sound. Featured areas include Biltmore House, the Italian Garden, the Pergola, the Shrub Garden, the Walled Garden, a treescape, and the Conservatory.
Through a series of storied projections on the front of Biltmore House, milestones in the estate’s history will unfold, from its monumental construction to meaningful moments for the Vanderbilt family, offering guests a deeper connection to the past and enduring spirit of the estate.
“In a year defined by resilience and renewal, we’re thrilled to introduce Luminere,” said Chase Pickering, vice president of guest experience and great-great-grandson of Biltmore’s founder George Vanderbilt. “My family has always believed in preserving the past while embracing the future. With Luminere, we’ve created something entirely new. It honors our legacy while inviting our guests to see the estate through a lens of wonder and creativity.”
“Using Biltmore House and its iconic gardens as our canvas, we’ve created a visual and emotional journey that honors the estate’s history and natural surroundings,” said Ricardo Rivera, creative director and founder of Klip Collective. “We’re telling stories with light in a way that stirs the senses.”
To celebrate the announcement, Biltmore guests can secure free admission tickets to Luminere through this one-month promotion:
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Established in 1895 in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore was created by George Vanderbilt as a restorative mountain getaway on a thoughtfully planned, self-sustaining estate. The property is still privately owned by his descendants and welcomes guests year-round for cultural experiences within its 8,000-acre grounds. Centered around Biltmore House, the 250-room château known as America’s Largest Home, this beloved National Historic Landmark is comprised of renowned gardens, conserved forests and farmland, more than 20 miles of nature trails, Antler Hill Village, and an award-winning Winery. The estate also features a collection of restaurants, retail shops, and overnight accommodations, including a four-star luxury Inn, a charming hotel, and carefully restored private cottages. To learn more, visit Biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE.
Klip Collective is a creative studio led by artist and projection pioneer Ricardo Rivera. Using a unique synthesis of projection mapping, lighting, and sound design, Klip specializes in site-specific immersive experiences. Since 2003, they’ve layered architecture and filled landscapes with light, sound, and storytelling. The studio has collaborated with numerous cultural partners and institutions including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Longwood Gardens, Société des Arts Technologiques (SAT) in Montreal, Sundance Film Festival’s New Frontier, Desert Botanical Gardens (DBG), and Monument Lab to present large-scale explorations of perception and imagination. Through the creation of an immersive visual and sonic landscape that draws inspiration from—and adds dimension to—a space, audiences are invited to interact and participate in a dynamically transformed atmosphere.