In the winter months Biltmore House offers a warm escape into a bygone era replete with rare artwork and inspiring architectural details. January through March is typically a quiet time on the estate, giving guests time to discover all the extra touches throughout the home and elsewhere on the property.

Biltmore House, a veritable treasure chest, awaits exploration. George Vanderbilt created his home as a retreat for his friends and family, as well as a place to enjoy the art and antiques he collected in his world travels. The collection includes six works by American portrait artist John Singer Sargent, two masterpieces by French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Napoleon’s chess set, and Ming Dynasty fish bowls.

After exploring the House, head to the Conservatory, a soaring greenhouse designed by Richard Morris Hunt, architect of Biltmore House. The Conservatory – possibly one of the warmest spots in western North Carolina during winter – is filled with thousands of tropical plants, and Biltmore’s expansive orchid display.

Dart into the Legacy Building in Antler Hill Village to catch the last days of Tiffany at Biltmore, an in-depth look at Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and the work of Tiffany Studios. Closing Jan. 31, the exhibition features 45 stained-glass lamps in a stunning array of colors, sizes and decorative styles.

Winter is value season at Biltmore

Now through March, Biltmore offers its best values of the year.

* Estate admission begins at $35. Purchase online or by phone at least seven days in advance of visit, www.biltmore.com or 800-411-3812.
* Admission includes a complimentary audio guide of Biltmore House, featuring stories of the Vanderbilts’ lives in America’s largest home.
* For a limited time only, additional rooms in Biltmore House will be included in admission.
* Children 16 and younger are admitted free with an adult admission.
* The Inn on Biltmore Estate is offering a number of wintertime specials, including midweek rates starting at $129 and weekends at $159 in January. See http://www.biltmore.com/stay/rates/default.asp for more details.

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; Biltmore For Your Home, the company’s licensed products division; and Biltmore Inspirations, Biltmore’s home party business. To learn more about Biltmore, go to www.biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE.

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