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Monday, November 5, 2012

Christmas at Biltmore 2012

November 3 - January 1 Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville NC - Known as one of Asheville's and the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday travel destinations, Christmas at Biltmore is a remarkable blending of decorations and intangible traditional holiday spirit.

This year’s Christmas displays throughout Biltmore House, the gardens and grounds will follow an art motif, with inspiration coming from various art forms found in and around Biltmore House. Each decorated tree and its complementing display pieces will be designed to accent a particular piece of art found in a room, or composed around an expression of art such as the literary arts or music.

Special Christmas Events:
Guests can pick up Biltmore decorating secrets during free holiday craft seminars offered at A Gardener’s Place in the lower part of the Conservatory, near the Walled Garden. Classes are offered four times daily: “Wreath-Making” (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.); and “Tabletop Inspirations” (1 and 3 p.m.).

In Antler Hill Village, Santa will visit with children and families from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, November 10 through December 23, and also on Friday, November 23. Antler Hill Village links to the Winery, where visitors may take guided tours, enjoy free wine tastings and purchase wines from Biltmore’s diverse portfolio, including the limited-edition 2012 Christmas at Biltmore Wine. Special wine seminars are also available.

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