Biltmore Blooms Festival of Flowers: Asheville, NC

Biltmore Blooms Festival of Flowers: Asheville, NC

Trip Duration: 5 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions

• Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Biltmore Blooms at Biltmore Estate

Gorgeous blooms will be in full glory as 100,000 tulips welcome springtime during Biltmore's annual Biltmore Blooms. The estate-wide event celebrates the beauty of George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre property, a regal French Chateau and National Historic Landmark tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville.

 

Tulips mark the beginning of the festival, greeting visitors at Biltmore's main entrance and continuing into the Walled Garden and elsewhere around the estate. You won't want to miss the vibrant colors in the 20-acre azalea garden and cascades of native and exotic blooms in the natural gardens and along the walking trails.

 

Enjoy activities such as live music in the Conservatory and Winter Garden, seminars at A Gardener's Place in the Conservatory, special menus in the restaurants, and Festival of Flowers commemorative wines at the Winery. Tours are self-guided of the house, gardens and winery.

 

Asheville, NC Sightseeing Tour

Spend time discovering downtown Asheville, the most architecturally diverse city in North Carolina. Visitors will find more Art Deco architecture here than in any other southeastern city outside of Miami Beach. Consistently ranked on American Style's list of the nation's top 25 arts destinations, Asheville is known as a collector's and shopper's paradise. During your visit, don't miss the Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M. Roman Catholic Church, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

 

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley offers a great overview of the area. Experience a self-guided tour of the Historic House, filled with art and antiques furnished by one of the Valley's most significant private collectors.

 

You'll be amazed by the six acres of spectacular gardens surrounding the historic house. The Glen Burnie Gardens are among the most beautiful public gardens in Virginia. Garden spaces range from a formal Grand Allee to a tiny Hidden Garden.

 

The newly opened museum houses four major gallery spaces, including the Shenandoah Valley Gallery, where objects, state-of-the-art multi-media presentations, and dioramas help Valley history come alive.

 

Reynolda House

The Reynolda House is the 1917 estate of industrialist R.J. Reynolds. The 64 room home contains original furnishings, family clothing, and children's toys. This homelike background is the setting for an art collection considered to be the best selection of American art south of Washington.

 

The Grove Arcade

The Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country's leading public markets. It reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring boutique shopping, exciting dining, and regional crafts in a beloved downtown setting.

 

There are several eclectic dining options, all under one roof. Be it a simple burger or an entree from Latin America, Italy or Thailand, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Grove Arcade.

 

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day two is at Stone Ridge Tavern (order when seated). Choices include:

• Beef Tips over Rice

• Greco Chicken

• Sesame Encrusted Atlantic Salmon

• Greek Pasta (does not include a side-it is served w/salad & garlic bread)

• Baby Back Ribs

Dinner includes a choice of Salad (Tossed, Greek or Caesar), Choice of Side: Baked Potato, Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Asparagus, Applesauce or Cole Slaw, and Chocolate Cake for dessert.

 

Dinner on day four is at Wood Grill Buffet

Buffet includes Fried Chicken, Wings, Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Fried Shrimp, Fish, Salad, with a variety of sides and desserts.

 

Lunch on day five is at Bulls & Bears Restaurant and is served Buffet Style. 

Choices include Salad, Sliced Roast Beef, Chicken, & Broccoli Alfredo with a Vegetable Medley and Whipped Potatoes. Drinks include iced tea, and lemonade.

 

Menus are subject to change

 

 

Need to Know:

At the Biltmore, guests may carry small personal bags no larger than 19" x 14" x 9", Backpacks and wheeled bags are prohibited. Clear, plastic water bottles are the only water bottles allowed. Biltmore does not accepting cash; acceptable forms of payment are credit or debit cards.

 

 

Accessibility:

Your visit to Biltmore House includes three floors and several flights of stairs. Because of the historic architecture, only the first and second floors are accessible by wheelchair. Guests who are unable to go to the third floor and basement may visit the designated second floor rest area and watch a video of the rooms they are unable to access.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations Day 1: Country Inn, Wytheville, VA

The hotel features a fitness room, indoor pool, and whirlpool. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, microwave, and mini-fridge.

 

Accommodations Days 2 and 3: Hampton Inn, Asheville, NC

The Hampton Inn is conveniently located near the Asheville Outlets. The hotel features an indoor Pool and fitness room. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, microwave and mini-fridge.

 

Accommodations Day 4: Hyatt Place Harrisonburg, VA

Hotel features an indoor pool and fitness room. Guestrooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and mini-fridge.