Christmas at Biltmore
November 6, 2009–January 3, 2010
Daytime Visit
Feel transported to a traditional Christmas the minute you enter Biltmore House. This year, the house is decorated with rich colors bringing the warmth of the holidays home. Be inspired by dozens of hand-decorated Christmas trees, including a 35-foot Fraser fir trimmed for the season in the Banquet Hall. Enjoy unique shopping, special holiday menus at our restaurants, free holiday how-to seminars, complimentary wine tastings at the Winery, and more. Your ticket includes daytime admission to Biltmore House, Winery, Gardens, and River Bend Farm.
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Candlelight Christmas Evenings Visit
Recapture the wonder of the holidays with Candlelight Christmas Evening. Enjoy the magic of Biltmore House filled with candlelight, blazing fireplaces, storytellers, and live music.
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Ways to Save
Buy tickets online and save up to $10. Or, book a package featuring lodging at the Inn on Biltmore Estate or an area hotel plus tickets for one price.
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Save up to $10 on Tickets
Buy tickets online and save up to $10 on regular adult daytime admission for Sunday–Thursday visits through Nov. 25.
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Inn on Biltmore Estate
Stay overnight at the only lodging on the estate during this magical time of year. Enjoy unlimited daytime admission to Biltmore House, the Winery, River Bend Farm, and other special privileges. Choose from a wide array of packages, the magical Enchanted Christmas, and the unforgettable New Year's Eve packages.
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Asheville-Area Hotels
Taking a Biltmore getaway may cost less than you think. For as little as $190* you can experience the wonders of Christmas at Biltmore and enjoy quality accommodations at an Asheville-area hotel. With 14 hotel partners offering incredible packages, this is your time to visit Biltmore. *Starting rate based on Bed & Breakfast Getaway, double occupancy.
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Free Holiday How-To Seminars
Get decorating tips from Biltmore's floral department – the same folks who transform America's largest home into a holiday wonderland!
- Deck the Halls: Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Library Den.
- Centerpieces for Holiday Entertaining: Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in A Gardener's Place
- Decorations for a Holiday Wreath: Daily 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in A Gardener's Place
Where's Santa?
Santa rides onto the estate on November 4 to help raise the grand 35-foot Christmas tree in the Banquet Hall. Mrs. Claus will be there from 9:00 a.m. to noon, too. For the rest of the holidays, you'll find Santa at River Bend Farm on the weekends.
Christmas Day 2009
Estate is open 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
· Admissions Gate and Welcome Center closes at 3:00 p.m.
· Biltmore House Front Door closes at 3:30 p.m.
· Winery: 12:00 noon—last tour begins at 6:00 p.m.
· Deerpark Restaurant: Closed
· Gate House Shop: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.