Biltmore Estate, North Carolina by tennesseecowgirl
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Well here is the big house I told you about yesterday, this is the Biltmore Estate, and no Mike (Mad-Mike) it is not located in California and I wasn't out in California this weekend or I would have stopped by, and no PJ (Mrs. Lubner) Elvis never lived here LOL. But I have visited the Presley mansion (Graceland) before I can dig out some old photos if you want. This is located in Ashville North Carolina, and was built by George Washington Vanderbilt the 2nd, in 1888. It is a beautiful area to visit, with lots of beautiful scenery, and a whole lot of walking involved. There is a beautiful garden including some 250 different varieties of roses, horse back riding, canoes rides, carriage rides, bike trails, and a winery, those are just some of the activities you can do there. Being an avid reader my favorite part was the two story library. The only thing I didn't care for was there is no photography permitted inside the house itself. And it poured down rain just about all day, except for when we had lunch at the Biltmore Inn, and there was a wedding taking place on the grounds beneath where we had lunch so the sun came out just in time. Oh and there was an Elvis umbrella involved LOL, which got put to good use mostly protecting my camera, So Elvis was there in spirit! And yes I own an Elvis umbrella LOL
Hope you enjoy I will try to post a few different ones. Also I have posted two webs sites below if you would be interested in reading more about the Biltmore's.
Biltmore Estate website Biltmore Estate website
Comments (63)
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful building. Fantastic details!
Fred255
Very French looking! Super building, super photo!
Cytisus
Exceptional capture, Are You sure this is not an English Castle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Art_Ramos
I agree with Cytisus, if you didn't tell us where this was located, I would swear it is a European Estate. I wonder if the architect modeled it after one in Europe? Great POV!
lil_t
Oh my, this is a beautiful shot of a wonderful building! Wow... thanks so much for sharing!! Very nice!
tennesseecowgirl
LOL Yes I am very sure,, it is two hours from my house come visit and I will take you there and prove it ... after my broken toe heals that is.... yes of today I am on crutches, oh and I have this very sexy shoe I get to wear for the next week or two YIPPEEEE it goes so well with my summer wardrobe.
kenmo
Impressive architecture and photo...!!!!
West_coaster07
Very nice image.
Meisiekind
Great capture. :)
awjay
super house
fredster66
Very beautiful shot. Very nice.
Cosine
Excellent photo of this gorgeous estate. I'm so glad I don't have to clean it, though LOL.
Gwyn Tyger
like something you'd find in England, some Dukes estate
Iceshark39
FANTASTIC image!!! WOW! That's a georgous shot! Please pardon me while I drool.... (clean up in isle seven!)
thelamb
Thanks for stopping by and taking a shot of my lovely home hehe, excellent capture xx
DarkStormCrow
Excellent shot!
tennesseecowgirl
Some very funny people on here LOL......excuse me while I take some more drugs for my foot.... I sure hope Erin is making dinner tonight. and Piet thank you for the card, and the brace you added was a nice funny touch... I will get you back!! HAHA
Mad-Mike
Awwww your poor toe!!!! dang it!!! that is a real bummer.. and yay cool! thanks for clearing that up for me hehe!!! and wow if you do visit, you can meet me and my sweetheart Claudia!!! if you are around July14th to 31st that is lol! Fantastic capture of this beautiful estate!!! maybe Donald Trumps mom lives in it? lmao
billcody
Wonderful pic! Very sharp, very clear, very concentrated...Well done, and thanks for sharing! Fred255 told "very french" and I agree... Cold be situated somewhere at the Loire.... They had style, these old guys 130 years ago...Great shot!
Geoaskier
I have been there...It is a awesome place....wonderful capture of it....and the rainy day really added a touch of drama
jocko500
this is super. a very big house. cool
ascript
Fabulous shot, that place is huge! ;)
Kelena
fantastic view:)
magnus073
I love it and I have a movie made in it years ago starring Don Knotts and Tim Conway called The Detectives. My parents went there long ago and I would love to see it in person.
CaressingTheDark
Wonderful wonderful shot. We love it there in the Spring but our fav time is at Christmas. Excellent
timtripp
fantastic... since this is one of the great homes of the world i sure hope you've got some more photos for us.
GBCalls
Impressive! Excellent capture and explanation
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful place and great build. Nice capture.
busi2ness
It sure is a MANSION or CASTLE but a house? You could have fooled me, lol. I can imagine that this would be the perfect setting for a wedding. Great colors, despite it being cloudy.
Thelby
WHat an Incredible Place. Is it the recreation of an Estate in Europe or is it Original? Either way this is Spectacular,................ oh yes, are there are any Quacks-Quacks ;^)