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CELEBRATE SPRING INSIDE AND OUT AT BILTMORE
03-28-200823rd Annual Festival of Flowers April 5-May 18, 2008
Asheville, N.C. - Each spring Biltmore’s Festival of Flowers celebrates the beauty of George W. Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre property and its original design by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture. During this time, the estate’s legendary gardens showcase a seasonal display of vibrant colors from thousands of tulips in the Walled garden to native and exotic blooms in the 20-acre azalea garden. Biltmore’s gardens, Olmsted’s final and most grand project, are in their 118th year, continuing to mature and growing more beautiful every year. Festivities across the estate include live music, interaction with Biltmore gardeners, storytelling from Biltmore historians, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and craft seminars.
Inside Biltmore House, designers have created floral decorations reminiscent of turn of the century garden parties. They took direction from details of a 25th birthday celebration held for George and Edith Vanderbilt’s only daughter, Cornelia, which featured an oriental theme. Taking cues from an archival newspaper article about the 1925 party, the staff has created displays of bamboo, rhododendron, evergreens, palms, blooming shrubs, orchids and cherry blossoms and paper lanterns throughout the historic home.
Biltmore’s Winery celebrates with live jazz, wine tastings, seminars, and children’s activities. In addition, events are planned for adults and kids at River Bend Farm and outdoor activities such as mountain biking and float trips are available at the adjacent Outdoor Center. See below for the full schedule of fun events during Biltmore’s Festival of Flowers.
Activities-In the Gardens
Walled Garden
Listen to music under the arbor at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., daily
Get answers to your gardening questions from Biltmore gardeners under the arbor from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
Conservatory, daily
Walled Garden
Listen to music under the arbor at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., daily
Get answers to your gardening questions from Biltmore gardeners under the arbor from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
Conservatory, daily
Jumpstart your creativity with a display of innovative container gardens created by Biltmore gardeners.
Activities-At the Winery
Cooking Demonstrations, 3:00 p.m., daily
Learn how to prepare dishes and recipes from Biltmore’s cookbook, Our Table To Yours.
Production and Barrel Tasting, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the production of award-winning wines.
Red Wine and Chocolate, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., daily
Learn how these divine treats complement each other.
Wine Bar, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., daily
Featuring music at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Purchase a glass or bottle of your favorite Biltmore wine on the patio while listening to music. Add a cheese plate for an afternoon snack.
Grape Stomp and Children’s Activities, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
Children of all ages who stomp grapes can take home their grape juice hand and footprints as a keepsake.
Activities-At the Winery
Cooking Demonstrations, 3:00 p.m., daily
Learn how to prepare dishes and recipes from Biltmore’s cookbook, Our Table To Yours.
Production and Barrel Tasting, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the production of award-winning wines.
Red Wine and Chocolate, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., daily
Learn how these divine treats complement each other.
Wine Bar, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., daily
Featuring music at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Purchase a glass or bottle of your favorite Biltmore wine on the patio while listening to music. Add a cheese plate for an afternoon snack.
Grape Stomp and Children’s Activities, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
Children of all ages who stomp grapes can take home their grape juice hand and footprints as a keepsake.
Activities-Across the Estate
Deerpark Restaurant, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., daily (opens 10:00 a.m. on Sundays)
Art show, featuring the Blue Ridge Water Media Society.
Art show, featuring the Blue Ridge Water Media Society.
River Bend Farm, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
Celebrate spring with old-time music, dancing, and craft demonstrations.
A Gardener’s Place, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., daily
Let Biltmore gardeners reveal helpful hints for decorating your home with fresh flowers, tips for crafting a stunning wreath, methods for planting and maintaining a lush container garden through the summer, and more.
Let Biltmore gardeners reveal helpful hints for decorating your home with fresh flowers, tips for crafting a stunning wreath, methods for planting and maintaining a lush container garden through the summer, and more.
In addition to Biltmore House and Gardens, admission includes entry to Biltmore Winery, River Bend Farm, specialty gift shops and restaurants. Spring is the perfect time to take advantage of Biltmore’s unique surroundings by taking part in our Explore Biltmore program. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, carriage rides and Segway tours and sporting clays program. Biltmore is also home to one of three Land Rover driving schools in North America. Guests looking for accommodations will enjoy the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate, which provides a variety of packages. For more information or reservations, contact Biltmore at 877.BILTMORE or visit www.biltmore.com.
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