Recent Passholder updates
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Important Luminere information
On Luminere evenings (Thursday–Sunday, now–October 18):
- The historic zone surrounding Biltmore House closes to all guests without Luminere admission at 6:30 p.m., including Diana at Biltmore, Rampe Douce, Esplanade/Front Lawn, Stable Courtyard, South Terrace, Italian/Pergola/Shrub/Walled Gardens, and the Conservatory.
- Without Luminere admission, you will be asked to exit at 6:30. To enjoy these areas after 6:30, please purchase your discounted Luminere admission online or at any Guest Services location.
- Park & Walk Lots A & B and Park & Ride Lots C, D & E are not accessible to daytime guests after 6:30 p.m. and vehicles are not allowed to drive past Biltmore House.
The following areas do NOT require Luminere admission and are yours to explore:
- The area from the Azalea Garden to the Bass Pond
To access these spaces, park at A Gardener’s Place shop behind the Conservatory or the (limited) pullouts along Exit Road. - The Lagoon
A great place to relax and enjoy a late afternoon picnic, there’s plenty of parking nearby. - Antler Hill Village & Winery
Everything in this area is open regular hours on Luminere evenings.
Thank you for your cooperation—and for your patience as we refine this new Biltmore experience—we appreciate your support!
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Your exclusive 2026 calendar
As we move forward together into a new year, we’d like to thank you for supporting our mission to preserve Biltmore for generations to come. Created exclusively for our Passholder family, this one-page 2026 calendar features images of guest-favorite estate locations, and invites you to bring a bit of Biltmore into your everyday life. Enjoy!
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Your latest Ambassador magazine
One of many Annual Passholder benefits is our seasonal magazine with content curated specifically for Passholders. Your Spring/Summer Ambassador is now available in both print and online editions! The print edition hit mailboxes early- to mid-February.
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Report to our community
Our Community Impact Report, produced every three years, highlights our preservation focus, environmental stewardship, and philanthropic efforts. Delayed one year by Helene’s September 2024 arrival, this report also showcases the ways our teams came together to support, fund, and drive the recovery of our local community and Western North Carolina region.