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Flower Carpet: A Living Tapestry of 144,000 Plants
August 29–September 14

Discover our dramatic, one-of-a-kind flower carpet covering 14,400 square feet—larger than six average-sized American homes. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving together 144,000 begonias, coleus, and marigolds into a vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of Biltmore House.

What is a Flower Carpet?

Floral carpets are popular in Europe, most notably in Belgium. The "carpet" is a natural art display, created by thousands of plants arranged in a pattern. This year's design is drawn from architectural elements in Biltmore House.

Enjoy By Day or Night


Daytime Visit
August 29–September 14
View this gorgeous display during the day; it's included in your regular Biltmore admission.
Buy daytime tickets.

Evening Experience
August 29–31, September 5, 12, and 13
Savor the enchantment of our flower carpet in the evening, complete with romantic lighting, jazz, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.

Includes:

  • Estate entrance after 5:30 p.m.
  • Self-guided candlelight visit of Biltmore House
  • Live jazz music and romantic lighting
  • Wine and hors d'oeuvres on Library Terrace
  • Stable retail shops, ice cream parlor, and bakeshop will be open late

Cost: $65 per guest. Select a date below.

Best Value: Visit Day and Night
August 29–31, September 5, 12, and 13
Enjoy everything Biltmore has to offer during the day and cap off your visit with a special evening event at the flower carpet. Cost: only $75.

Select a date to purchase evening or combo tickets online:
    Friday, August 29
    Saturday, August 30
    Sunday, August 31
    Friday, September 5
    Friday, September 12
    Saturday, September 13