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)
Great shot under wet conditions. What a mansion. Super result
Great shot! And terrific info!
I feel at home in thse places now. It's only a temporary effect immediately but stems from my finding Stonor House in Oxford.
Great shot!! Wonderfully clear and crisp! You can even see the criss cross patterns in the grass! I drove near there last year but did not stop, I wish I had. Great capture!!
A stunning building ! Thanks for sharing ! A great shot !
Great shot and what a huge estate. Beautifully captured, Lynell.
Beautiful building and shot. Hugs. Diane.
Great shot my friend.
Beautiful capture, excellent well done..
Splendid residence and advanced architecture my Beautiful. A very beautiful work. an extra whole. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)) Magnifique demeure et architecture évoluée ma Belle . Un très beau travail . un tout extra .Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))
Hello my dear Friend.It is a true luxury when one enters to a gallery as this and looks so beautiful photography, is a true wonder!!!A million stars************ Thank you so much for your comments. Enjoys a pretty weekend.hug and kiss in your heart.blessings Luminous.Ludy.
Very nice! I like the idea of 43 bedrooms, would never have to tidy a room ever again, just move to a new one once I couldn't see the floor any more in the current one :)
I seen this home on largest estates in the USA.mind boggling why anyone would want such a humongous house.exceptional capture
so green is the grass beautiful capture sweet smile weekend to you warm hug, Linda
Magnifique prise de vue§ Très belle réalisation
Amazing architecture! A grand building indeed.
What an amazing place! Really a beautiful shot and a gorgeous scene! I 'lol' when I read your comment on Button Button, I was sneezing that morning too when I posted it, thank you for the giggles!
a wonderful shot !
Excellent capture! What a grand building!
i have some photo's of biltmore the place is just too much for words ,,, great capture !
Great shot Lynell, I love the POV here!
lovely shot
Wonderful!!!
very nice castle !
fantastic capture my friend, superb work !!
Why didn't you knock on the door, we could have had tea and crumpets on the lawn, if I had known you were coming I would have baked a cake. Agree with David on the French theme, but the grass looks English. Lol. Excellent capture Lynell, I am sorry to hear about your broken toe, I hope it heals quickly without complication. Superb work and great narrative. Bravo!!!!!
i like the close up but prefer this one as it shows the gounds off so well :o) excellent capture and read lynell mick
Sorry to hear about your foot! Hope you are feeling better. Great image. As far as the Elvis umbrella....well its a southern thang! Elvis is still king who shares his throne with George (50+ hits and still going!).
what a gorgeous estate would love to see it in person!!! WOW!!
Very interesting story !