Enjoy Winter Savings and Serenity
Winter is a great time to visit Biltmore with someone you love. The estate's serenity and quiet beauty offer a soothing, romantic retreat after a busy holiday season. Plan your visit today.
Reduced Winter Hours
Please note that you’ll encounter shorter estate hours through April 3. See Hours
Visit February and March for a Winter of Beauty and Romance
February 1–March 31, 2009
- Visit Biltmore House, where the air is fragrant with roses and tales of romance abound.
- Learn about George and Edith Vanderbilt's relationship with our storytelling talk in the Library Den, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Get a taste of romance at the Red Wine and Chocolate Seminar at the Winery, 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sign up at the Winery Welcome Center.
- Watch a chocolate truffles cooking demo in the Wine Bar at the Winery, 3:00 p.m.
- Listen to captivating stories of Biltmore romance and courtship in the Winery Theatre, 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Feast on culinary delights with special dinners and menus in our restaurants.
Special Offers
Passholder Inn Rates: from $149*
Book a special night at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. Exclusive Twelve-Month Passholder rates start at $149 weekdays and $199 for Friday and Saturday nights.
* Valid select dates in February.
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Complimentary Stay at Our Inn
Earn a luxurious getaway just by taking one; it's that simple. Stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate on a package in March for two nights or more, and you'll receive a gift certificate for a one-night midweek stay, redeemable at your convenience anytime between April and September*. You'll also be entered into a sweepstakes to win a two-night Bed & Breakfast package at our private Guest Cottage**.
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*Offer subject to availability. Space is limited.
**Sweepstakes drawing to be held April 10, 2009. Package must be used by March 31, 2010.
New Winter Specials
January 5–March 31, 2009
Estate Dining
Show your pass and save 10% on dining for you and your guests at the following estate restaurants:
- NEW: Experience Sunday Brunch Biltmore style at Deerpark Restaurant and enjoy a 10% discount on our bountiful brunch buffet. Children ages nine and under eat free.*
- NEW: Make reservations for dinner at the Bistro and receive a 10% discount on your meal.*
* Offers valid for passholders and ticketed guests for visits January 5–March 31; not valid on March 21 & 28.
Savor complimentary sparkling wine tastings for you and your guests. Present your pass at the Winery's Premium Wine Tasting Counter to receive your complimentary tasting. Valid for passholders and ticketed guests for visits January 5–March 31; not valid on March 21 & 28.
Happenings
Feast on Culinary Delights
Indulge in world-class cuisine with these special winter offerings:
- January 17: Four-course chef's tasting menu featuring Biltmore wines at Deerpark Restaurant: CANCELLED
- February 14: Valentine's Day dinner at the Bistro with a special evening menu. Call 800-413-9787 to reserve.
- February 14: Wine & Roses Dinner at Deerpark Restaurant. View menu. Call 800-413-9787 to reserve.
- February 20: Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine reception at the Inn on Biltmore Estate's Library: SOLD OUT
Delve into History with a Special Gilded Age Retreat
Inn on Biltmore Estate, March 8–11, 2009
Join the Appalachian Institution March 8–11 at the inn to explore a unique era in American history. Dr. Charles W. Calhoun, former president of the Society for Historians of the Gilded Age & Progressive Era, will be the guest speaker. The retreat package includes accommodations, special dining events, lectures, cultural entertainment, and more. For additional information, visit appalachianinstitution.org.
To reserve, contact Ward Purrington with the Appalachian Institution at 919-604-4624.
Chef's Lunch Every Friday
Bistro, 12:30 p.m.
Savor a three-course meal at the Bistro in the company of Biltmore wine experts, and enjoy wine tasting samples with each course. Cost: $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
To reserve please call 828-225-6230.
New Rooms Open in Biltmore House April 4
This spring, be among the first to visit four new bedrooms located on the Second Floor that have been painstakingly restored to their original appearance. As part of this unveiling, we are introducing new stories and information about the Vanderbilt family, their friends and relatives, and the people who worked in Biltmore House. Learn more.
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