Monday, August 21, 2006

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC Monday 27th March

Completed in 1895, America's largest home offers a glimpse into how the other half lived. The house was built for George Vanderbilt one of America's richest families.
We spent the complete day visiting the house, gardens and the winery. The gardens were wonderfull and inspite of the fact that spring is still not here yet. The glasshouses contained some excellent specimens of which some are included in the above link.
The ice cream was fantastic but not the wine!!!
That night we had Italian food at the 'Carrabbas' chain excellent, and so to bed.