Holly, juniper, pine, berries, and mixed greenery grace mantles with fragrance and beauty. Crystal and blown glass ornaments, accented with glittering lights, adorn nearly 40 trees. Hundreds of wreaths and poinsettias, combined with miles of evergreen garland, deck the halls on a grand scale. Yuletide favorites from soloists and ensembles fill America's largest home with music. Around the estate, the celebration continues.
Seasonal specialties created by estate chefs fill three restaurants.
Estate-raised beef, trout, and vegetables are used in flavorful dishes. Rich desserts, accompanied by a cup of mellow estate-blend coffee, conclude the meal in style. Biltmore Estate Winery warms the holiday with self-guided tours, seminars, cooking demonstrations, and complimentary wine tasting. Pick up a bottle of commemorative Christmas wine, a special blend created just for the holidays by Biltmore's winemaker. As afternoon fades into dusk, the fires are stoked into warm blazes.