Biltmore’s founder, George Washington Vanderbilt, foresaw great things when he arrived in the mountains of western North Carolina in 1888. Doubtless, he imagined a beautiful future while creating the grand estate for himself and his family, but Vanderbilt probably never dreamed his home would become so important in later years.  

Fast forward more than 100 years, and his descendants also saw great things when they looked into the future of Biltmore. Thanks to the careful direction of George Vanderbilt’s descendants, Biltmore is now a national brand.  

Today, the physical estate is a National Historic Landmark and a thriving tourist destination that welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year. Guests enjoy tours through Biltmore House – America’s largest home – an award-winning winery, a bustling farm, four-star hotel, outdoor center, six restaurants and 13 shops.  

Equally impressive is the network of retailers that sell specially-branded products across the nation. Thanks to the careful management of the Biltmore brand, consumers can bring the gracious spirit of Biltmore into their home through a variety of products ranging from linens and cookware to home building materials.

Staying True to the Vision  

The expansion of Biltmore as national brand and tourist destination dovetails nicely into the company’s mission statement. The mantra of “The preservation of Biltmore Estate as a privately-owned, profitable, working estate” drives every decision made within the company, which is overseen by William (Bill) A.V. Cecil Jr., great-grandson of George Vanderbilt.   The company’s core values of community service, hospitality, integrity, profitability, teamwork, authenticity, quality, and leadership shape the expansion of the brand and provide guidance for the future.

Keeping it in the Family

Biltmore originally began as a home for George Vanderbilt and his family. After his death in 1914, his wife, Edith, managed the estate until her daughter, Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil, and son-in-law, John Francis Amherst Cecil, took over in the 1920s.  

While Biltmore House officially opened to the public for tours in 1930, Biltmore began its revival as a company in earnest when George Vanderbilt’s grandson, William A.V. Cecil, Sr., left a promising banking career in New York in 1960 to save the family home. A Harvard University graduate, Mr. Cecil personally oversaw all the details concerning the management of the company in the early years.  

As the company grew and time passed, Biltmore welcomed a new generation into its fold. George Vanderbilt’s great-grandson, Bill Cecil, Jr., is now President and CEO of The Biltmore Company. He is also a member of The Biltmore Company Executive Committee and its Board of Directors. His sister, Diana “Dini” Cecil Pickering, serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, is a member of the company’s Executive Committee, and acts as the Family Office Director and Chairman of Biltmore’s Corporate Philanthropy program.   Understanding the Biltmore Company Under the family’s guidance, the company has grown through the years to incorporate a variety of businesses.

• Biltmore: Defined as the physical 8,000-acre estate located in Asheville, N.C., this incorporates the 250-room Biltmore House filled with George Vanderbilt’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. Alongside Biltmore House, the estate encompasses renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm, Outdoor Center, Equestrian Center, restaurants, and event and meeting venues.
• Inn on Biltmore Estate: Located on the estate, the inn opened in 2001 as an extension of Biltmore’s legendary hospitality. The 210-room inn boasts luxurious guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant, spa, library, lobby bar, exterior swimming pool  and fitness center. It has received Mobil Travel Guide’s Four-Star rating, Four Diamonds from AAA, and a spot on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for several years running.
• Biltmore Wine Company: George Vanderbilt was known for his love of entertaining and a devotion to agricultural technology. When the Winery and Wine Company began in 1977, it fulfilled what some could call destiny. Today, Biltmore produces award-winning wines using fruit from its 94-acre vineyard and juice from partners across the state and other premium wine-growing regions. Biltmore ranks in the top 1% of the U.S. wine business and produces more than 170,000 cases of wine annually. Guests to the estate can sample Biltmore wine at the Winery, housed in a converted dairy barn. The Winery is America’s most-visited winery.
• Biltmore For Your Home: Launched in 1990, the home products division shares the spirit of the estate through a variety of unique products. More than 12,000 retailers sell Biltmore For Your Home and Biltmore Chateau Reserve products, which are inspired by historical details found in Biltmore House and the surrounding estate. Distribution channels include furniture stores, department stores, custom frame shops, designers and architects, lighting showrooms, floor covering retailers and grocery stores.

Continuing a History of Philanthropy

The past strongly dictates the future at Biltmore, especially when it comes to Biltmore’s philanthropic spirit. George Vanderbilt was known for his generous spirit that benefitted the community. He created job opportunities and apprenticeship programs through Biltmore Estate Industries and donated money for local hospitals, churches and schools. He also championed innovative farming techniques that benefitted the surrounding rural region.  

Today, Biltmore continues the path set forth by George Vanderbilt through a spirit of corporate giving that manifests itself through a scholarship fund for employees’ children, fundraisers for local charities, and donations to organizations in the community.  

The estate continues to embrace innovations and technology that honor Biltmore’s self-sustaining spirit. In 2011, the estate installed a multi-acre solar panel system that generates 20% of Biltmore’s energy needs. Green building practices, water conservation practices, recycling programs and employee-led “green teams” ensure the estate protects and nurtures the land.  

About Biltmore
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt.  Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, America’s largest home is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, exhibiting the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques.  Biltmore estate encompasses more than 8,000 acres including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture.  Today, Biltmore has grown to include Antler Hill Village, which features the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm; the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate; Equestrian Center; numerous restaurants; event and meeting venues;  and Biltmore For Your Home, the company’s licensed products division.  To learn more about Biltmore, or book a visit to Biltmore, go to www.biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE.

When George Vanderbilt made Biltmore his home in 1895, he wanted more than just a personal retreat. After visiting several working estates in Europe, he envisioned creating something similar here in America.   Once Vanderbilt acquired property for his estate, he asked Frederick Law Olmsted for advice. Olmsted was trained in engineering and agriculture and was later recognized as the founding father of American landscape architecture. But to George Vanderbilt, he was simply a friend who would serve as a mentor and the landscape architect for Biltmore.  

The Beginnings of an Agricultural Legacy
Olmsted recommended that Vanderbilt “make a small park into which to look from your house; make a small pleasure ground and garden, farm your river bottom chiefly to keep and fatten live stock with a view to manure; and make the rest a forest, improving the existing woods and planting the old fields.”  

Olmsted’s recommendations, combined with inspiration from his sister’s Shelburne Farms in Vermont, resulted in Biltmore becoming a self-sufficient, working estate. Soon the estate was producing meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables for use in Biltmore House’s kitchens. By the mid-1890s, the venture had grown to include commercial operations that included Biltmore Farms, Biltmore Dairy, and Biltmore Nursery.  

Sharing through Biltmore’s Market Garden
The estate’s agricultural component was so important that Vanderbilt built a cottage for the “market gardener” who managed the estate’s vegetable gardens and green houses. The cottage was completed in 1896, and is now part of the estate’s overnight accommodations.  

The market garden aspect of Biltmore’s agricultural operations was very valuable because it provided revenue to the estate. Crops grown on the estate during Vanderbilt’s time included Irish potatoes, Queen sweet potatoes, Reedland Early Drumhead cabbage, White Plume celery, Yellow Aberdeen turnips, Cow-horn turnips, Dwarf Yosemite Mammoth bean, Telegraph cucumbers, Long Orange carrots, New Early Hackensack muskmelons, grapes, strawberries, and more.  

Any excess that was not used by the estate was sold to the community or local merchants. During times of an exceptional harvest, the courtyard at the Market Gardener’s Cottage served as a vegetable packing house and wholesale outlet.  

Beginning a New Era
A major flood in 1901 did considerable damage to the cottage and portions of the estate, but Biltmore’s agricultural heritage remained and continued to be a part of its legacy until Vanderbilt’s grandson and heir, William A.V. Cecil, hired agricultural director Ted Katsigianis in 1984. Katsigianis revived the estate’s agricultural component by helping establish purebred sheep and cattle herds and a sizable production garden that benefits estate restaurants.

Guests who visit George Vanderbilt’s historic estate are often carried away by the idea of being a guest at Biltmore House. What was it like to stay in luxury in a 250-room chateau with extravagant meals and decadent wine served at every meal? Imagine waking up each morning with the estate’s rustic beauty outside your window and having your every need attended to. It sounds like a fairy tale, but the dream is a reality when guests reserve a stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. This boutique hotel allows guests to experience the same level of hospitality, comfort and relaxed elegance the Vanderbilts offered their family and friends when they lived in Biltmore House.  

The Continuation of a Dream

The Inn on Biltmore Estate, which opened in 2001, honors the essence of Biltmore House with beautiful furnishings; memorable surroundings; and exquisite rooms that overlook the Blue Ridge Mountains and French Broad Valley. Designed by the architectural firm Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., The Inn’s development and location was influenced by evidence found in Biltmore’s archives. “We knew that Vanderbilt considered construction of a hotel on the property from a letter in the archives from estate Superintendent Charles McNamee to Mr. Vanderbilt,” said Ellen Rickman, Biltmore Director of Museum and Guest Services.  “In that correspondence, McNamee refers to Vanderbilt’s interest in a hotel, presumably as an extension of the estate.  But when we found the letter dated August 9, 1900, we were quite surprised at the specific reference to the inn being ‘. . . located on a hill . . .’”   The Inn on Biltmore Estate is appropriately situated on the hill above Antler Hill Village and Winery, which provides stunning views of the estate and close proximity to the evening offerings at Antler Hill Village. The estate’s history is always close by with the Lobby’s exhibit case featuring important artifacts such as treasured volumes from Vanderbilt’s book collection.  

Award-Winning Hospitality

During their stay, guests may enjoy all the estate has to offer. Days are spent admiring Biltmore House’s priceless collections, strolling through acres of formal gardens, sampling award-winning wines, and exploring Antler Hill Village. After a busy day on the estate, the inn’s Library beckons and guests often settle into the chairs, drinks in hand, to admire a breathtaking view of Biltmore House’s west facade.   

When guests arrive, Biltmore’s concierge service ensures that every stay is a memorable one. Frequent requests handled by the concierge staff involve reservations for outdoor activities on the estate. Biltmore’s Outdoor Center offers a variety of options for exploring the estate’s rustic side. Offerings available include biking, horseback and carriage rides, guided Segway tours, and river float trips down the French Broad River. Those looking to pick up new skills while on vacation can reserve a spot in the Land Rover Experience Driving School, Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing School, or Sporting Clays program.  

Guests yearning for a more relaxed tempo can lounge and soak in the inn’s unique rimless pool and hot tub. Open seasonally, both boast secluded views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and food and beverage service.  

Additional amenities at the inn include a fitness center offering a variety of weight-training and cardio equipment and in-room movies (available at an additional charge). In addition to popular titles, Biltmore’s in-room movie selection includes a complete collection of all the movies filmed on the estate, such as The Last of the Mohicans and Hannibal. The inn also has a number of banquet rooms and meeting rooms.  

The inn’s reputation as a luxury destination has resulted in Mobil Travel Guide’s Four-Star rating, Four Diamonds from AAA, and a spot on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for several years running.

When George Vanderbilt entertained guests, every detail was carefully planned, including meals. Biltmore’s archives include extensive menu books filled with details about special meals for holidays, celebrations and honored guests.   More than a century later, when guests stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, they enjoy gracious hospitality from the inn’s chefs and dining staff. The Inn’s Executive Chef strives to prepare exceptional cuisine worthy of this grand historic estate. Like all of the estate chefs, he uses local and estate-raised ingredients in his menus as a way to showcase the region’s diverse flavors.  Guests at the inn enjoy access to numerous dining venues during their stay:

• The Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate: This elegant restaurant takes formal dining to a new level with beautiful views of the estate, white tablecloths, fine china and crystal. Breakfast and dinner are served at the restaurant. Breakfast is a hearty buffet that offers a gourmet twist on the classic Southern breakfast. The dinner menu changes seasonally to reflect the harvest of the land. Sample items from the spring menu include Heritage Farms pork chops with lentils, local mustard, and pickled ramp ravigote; Carolina Bison with fennel, chili grilled romaine, and roasted shallot vinaigrette; and Black angus filet mignon with asparagus, spring mushrooms, and smoked blueberry veal jus.
• Library Lounge: Casual dining becomes a sophisticated affair in the elegant setting of The Inn’s Library. Lunch and dinner are served at the Library Lounge. The lunch menu specializes in seasonal salads and hearty sandwiches, while the dinner menu offers a focused tour of regional flavors with a handful of specialties such as North Carolina pork belly with herb-roasted pheasant, crispy brioche, gruyere and blueberry jam.
• Lobby Bar: Attentive bartenders mix guests’ favorites and new creations at The Inn’s full-service bar. Relax at the bar or take your beverage out to the inn’s terrace. Rocking chairs and sweeping views of the French Broad River basin provide a peaceful escape.
• In-Room Dining: World-class dining extends beyond the confines of The Inn’s restaurants to include room service. Guests may order around the clock from a special menu that includes guest favorites and specialties of the house.

A stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate soothes the soul and rejuvenates the spirit. Inspired by George Vanderbilt’s legendary hospitality and Biltmore House’s gracious accommodations, the inn offers four-star and four-diamond luxury on Vanderbilt’s grand 8,000-acre historic estate.   Rooms and suites at the inn are designed to ensure a memorable stay. Windows open so guests can enjoy panoramic views of the estate and Blue Ridge Mountains, while savoring cool, crisp breezes. Accommodations at the inn include deluxe rooms with standard woodland views of the estate, premiere rooms with a separate bathtub and shower, terrace rooms on the ground level, and balcony rooms that overlook the estate.  

Those looking for more amenities and space can reserve one of the inn’s nine suites.

• Grand luxury suite: The William A.V. Cecil Suite, named after George Vanderbilt’s grandson, is housed in the inn’s sixth floor turret. A wall of windows provides panoramic views of the Biltmore House, the estate’s woodlands and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 1,400-square-foot suite includes a king-sized bed, spacious living room, dining area, wet bar, pantry and optional connecting room. Amenities include two plasma televisions, jetted tub, separate shower and safe.
• The Edith Wharton and Henry James Suites: Named for the authors who frequently visited the Vanderbilt family and stayed at Biltmore House, these suites entice with spectacular views of the estate’s rustic beauty. Each 1,200-square-foot suite includes a king-sized bed, generous living area, wet bar, and pantry. Amenities include two plasma televisions, jetted tub, separate shower and safe.
• Junior Suites: The Dresser, Sloan, Webb and Pinchot Suites are a nod to some of George Vanderbilt’s dearest connections. These suites are named after George Vanderbilt’s wife Edith Stuyvesant Dresser, his niece Adele Sloane Burden, his sister Lila Vanderbilt Webb, and his friend Gifford Pinchot, who managed Biltmore’s forests and later was elected governor of Pennsylvania. Each 800-square-foot suite includes a king-sized bed and generous living area. Two suites offer optional connecting rooms. Amenities include two plasma televisions, jetted tub, separate shower and safe.
• Estate Suites: These upper-floor suites offer gorgeous pastoral views of the French Broad River Valley. The Sargent Suite takes its name from John Singer Sargent, a close friend of George Vanderbilt who painted several family portraits in Biltmore’s collection. The Burghley Suite honors England’s Lord Burghley, an ancestor of John Cecil, Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil’s husband. Each 900 square-foot suite includes a king-sized bed, generous living area, over-sized bathroom, and optional connecting rooms. Amenities include two plasma televisions, wet bar with refrigerator, jetted tub, separate shower and safe.
• Reservations for the guest rooms or suites can be made online at biltmore.com or by calling 866-336-1245.

Estate history and gracious hospitality meet for a secluded escape in the Cottage at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. This modest cottage sits along the estate exit road and offers quiet views of Biltmore’s meadows and the French Broad River. Most who pass by never guess its important role in estate history and the hidden luxury inside.  

The History of the Market Gardener’s Cottage
Originally known as the Market Gardener’s Cottage, the house was designed by Biltmore House architect Richard Morris Hunt and built in 1896. It was the home of Biltmore’s market gardener who managed the estate’s vegetable gardens and greenhouses.  

The gardens and greenhouses supplied Biltmore House with seasonal fruits and vegetables. In times of an abundant harvest, the excess was sold to the community and the Market Gardner’s Cottage was transformed into a mini-farmer’s market. The cottage’s courtyard served as a vegetable packing house and wholesale outlet for local merchants.  

A New Vision for the Cottage
Floods in 1896 and 1901 resulted in massive damage to the estate’s agricultural operations and the cottage. The market garden closed and the cottage was later renovated to provide accommodations for visiting VIPs.  

In 2005, major renovations began to transform the cottage into the luxurious oasis that is now the Cottage at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. The two-bedroom and two-bath cottage offers privacy and all the amenities provided to Inn on Biltmore Estate guests.  

The European Plan and Bed & Breakfast Package is available when booking the cottage. In addition to package amenities, optional services such as butler service and custom meals prepared by a private chef are available.

The journey to an award-winning Winery began in 1971 with an idea from George Vanderbilt’s grandson, William A.V Cecil, that a vineyard and winery was the next logical step in diversifying the family business. It took many decades and more than a handful of trials and tribulations, but the Biltmore Wine Company emerged triumphant as a strong and quality producer in the wine industry.  

The First Test: Growing Grapes
The first challenge the Wine Company faced was growing grapes. In 1971, Mr. Cecil planted muscadine grapes on the estate and later French-American hybrids. The experiment resulted in poor quality, so he turned his eye to Vitis vinifera, the European grape species. Experts across the industry believed vinifera grapes could not be grown in Western North Carolina. However, Mr. Cecil was determined to prove them wrong.   “Telling Biltmore’s owner William A.V. Cecil that ‘it can’t be done,’ is the quickest way to get Mr. Cecil to prove you wrong,” according to Jerry Douglas, President of Biltmore Wines.  

Leading the Charge in Research
Biltmore led the charge for experimentation and research in the North Carolina wine industry. In the 1970s, little was known about producing wine on a commercial scale. Biltmore made inroads that later benefitted other state wineries and wine growers by reaching out to experts at NC State University and the University of California at Davis.  

After much trial and error, the vineyard transformed into 94 acres of select vinifera grapes. Biltmore had conquered the challenge of growing grapes, but was now in the need of a large quantity of fruit. This led Biltmore to explore sourcing grapes from select growers and vineyards in California and later within North Carolina.  

Winning Over Wine Drinkers
With one challenge met, another opportunity arose in the form of building a Winery where estate guests could taste and learn more about Biltmore Wines. The estate’s historic Biltmore Dairy barn was remodeled and transformed into a state-of-the-art Winery with production facilities, a tasting room, and wine shop.   Perhaps more challenging than constructing a winery was overcoming preconceptions about North Carolina wines. Popular opinion at the time held that only good wines came from France.   However, as the Winery’s reputation and collection of wines grew, it allowed guests and consumers to build an emotional affinity to Biltmore Wines. “There is an amazing level of trust in our brand and in the relationship our guests have with us, and that’s one of the main reasons we’ve been so successful over the years,” says Jerry Douglas.  

ABOUT BILTMORE WINES
Located in Asheville, N.C., Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt.  Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, America’s largest home is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, exhibiting the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. Biltmore Estate encompasses more than 8,000 acres including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. Among the many attractions on the estate is the nation’s most visited winery, started in 1977 in a converted dairy barn. In keeping with the Vanderbilt tradition of entertaining in style and embodying the agricultural legacy of its founder, Biltmore produces award-winning wines using fruit harvested from its 94-acre vineyard as well as from partners in N.C. and other premium growing regions. Biltmore ranks in the top 1% of the U.S. wine business and produces more than 170,000 cases of wine annually. To learn more about Biltmore Wines and to access a regional wine-buying guide, please visit www.biltmorewines.com.

Biltmore Winery, located on the grounds of George Vanderbilt’s historic estate, is America’s most visited winery and home to a notable collection of award-winning wines. Sold on the estate at the Winery and across the U.S., Biltmore Wines are produced under five primary labels:

• The Biltmore Collection:  This collection of Biltmore Wines is inspired by a legacy of taste and style.  Biltmore winemakers select grapes from vineyards in leading wine regions to create food-friendly wines at a great value suited for everyday enjoyment.
• The Century Collection:  Warm and welcoming, these blends are unique creations handcrafted by Biltmore winemakers. They are easy to enjoy and pair well with a variety of foods making them a top seller among estate guests. The unique etched-style bottle celebrates the architectural elegance of Biltmore House, and the name pays homage to Biltmore’s 100-year anniversary and enduring legacy.
• The Biltmore Reserve Collection:  George Vanderbilt was legendary for his hospitality and passion for the very best, a legacy that inspires Biltmore winemakers to seek superb domestic vintages for this collection including those from Biltmore’s estate vineyards.  Outstanding grapes are selected from vineyards in leading wine regions for these premium quality wines that reflect their source.
• Antler Hill Collection: Named for the historic ridge on the estate, these wines are regarded as the finest wines in the Biltmore collection. They are carefully crafted by our winemakers using grapes selected from the best harvests and vintages in premium wine regions.
• The Biltmore Estate Sparkling Collection:  These award-winning sparkling wines are part of a grand legacy and embody the gracious hospitality of George Vanderbilt’s estate.  Regarded for their exceptional quality, the grapes for Biltmore’s sparkling wines are harvested with a high acidity and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures.  The wines then undergo a second fermentation in the bottle, the traditional méthode champenoise, which creates a crisp wine with tiny bubbles.  Lastly, the wine is aged for at least a year before disgorging.

ABOUT BILTMORE WINES
Located in Asheville, N.C., Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt.  Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, America’s largest home is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, exhibiting the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. Biltmore Estate encompasses more than 8,000 acres including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. Among the many attractions on the estate is the nation’s most visited winery, started in 1977 in a converted dairy barn. In keeping with the Vanderbilt tradition of entertaining in style and embodying the agricultural legacy of its founder, Biltmore produces award-winning wines using fruit harvested from its 94-acre vineyard as well as from partners in N.C. and other premium growing regions. Biltmore ranks in the top 1% of the U.S. wine business and produces more than 170,000 cases of wine annually. To learn more about Biltmore Wines and to access a regional wine-buying guide, please visit www.biltmorewines.com.

A visit to Biltmore Winery isn’t complete without experiencing the award-winning wines hand-crafted on the estate. Admission to America’s most-visited winery is included in estate admission and includes numerous opportunities to relax and sample seasonal wines.  

Sample Biltmore Wines
After strolling through the Winery’s historic cellars, guests may enjoy a stop at the Tasting Room. Originally a barn for the estate’s pedigreed Jersey cattle, this room was transformed during a massive two-year renovation in 1985 to create the current Winery.  

Today, the spacious room provides a casual atmosphere for sipping Biltmore wines with a Tasting Room host. The complimentary tasting includes a selection of Biltmore white and red wines. Our wine hosts guide guests through the tasting process with simple and easy tips that take away the intimidation factor for those new to wines. For guests who prefer not to sample, non-alcoholic grape juice is also available.  

Fun Seminars Go Behind-the-Scenes
Those who want to delve deeper into Biltmore Wines can sign up for specialty wine seminars at an additional cost.  

Vine to Wine Tour – Discover how Biltmore grapes become our award-winning wines in this exclusive tour. Visit areas on the estate not normally seen by guests, including a trip to the vineyards and a walking production tour. Sample wine tastings conclude with a grand tasting.
Cost is $85 per person in addition to estate admission. Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.  

The Red Wine & Chocolate Seminar reveals the science and fun behind the classic food and wine pairing. Discover why red wine is so sensational with a slice of chocolate cake. See how we craft our award-winning red wines, and then try your hand at some personal research. Samples of Biltmore red wines are accompanied by chocolates, ending the session on a sweet note. Available to guests ages 21. Cost is $20 per person in addition to estate admission.  

Dive into the world of sparkling wine with the Biltmore Bubbles Tour. This 45-minute program examines the secret process of crafting wines in the French tradition. Tour the Winery’s champagne bottling room, then sample all six of BIltmore’s sparkling wines. Available to guests ages 21. Cost is $18 per person in addition to estate admission.

About Biltmore

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt.  Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, America’s largest home is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, exhibiting the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques.  Biltmore estate encompasses more than 8,000 acres including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture.  Today, Biltmore has grown to include Antler Hill Village, which features the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm; the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate; Equestrian Center; numerous restaurants; event and meeting venues;  and Biltmore For Your Home, the company’s licensed products division.  To learn more about Biltmore, or book a visit to Biltmore, go to www.biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE

Designed especially for relaxation and family fun, Antler Hill Village also offers shopping and dining. The shops and restaurants at Antler Hill Village stay open later than other estate locations, providing a sweet conclusion to a memorable day on the estate.

• Cedric’s Tavern – Named after George Vanderbilt’s beloved St. Bernard, Cedric, this warm, relaxing pub reflects the less formal side of Biltmore dining and entertaining. Specialties include shepherd’s pie and fish and chips.
• Creamery – A tribute to the original Biltmore Dairy Bar®, guests can indulge in Winky Bar sundaes, signature shakes and root beer floats, as well as gourmet coffee and pastries.
• Traditions – With her renowned hospitality and sense of style, Edith Vanderbilt was a natural hostess who delighted her visitors with special touches throughout Biltmore House. Within Traditions, the inspiration for its graceful mix of products came from envisioning how Mrs. Vanderbilt would entertain her guests today. Traditions includes decorative home accents and local artisans’ work, including pottery and jewelry. 
• The Barn Door – Featuring a unique selection of arts and crafts items. Located at Antler Hill Barn.