# Biltmore

> Biltmore is the family-owned company that operates George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It turns a singular historic asset into a diversified destination business spanning house and garden admission, hotels and cottages, restaurants, an estate winery, memberships, exhibitions, outdoor activities, events, retail, ecommerce, and licensed products - all in service of its stated mission to preserve Biltmore as a privately owned, profitable, working estate.

- **Founded:** 1895
- **Headquarters:** Asheville, United States
- **Founders:** George Washington Vanderbilt (Founder and estate creator)
- **Team size:** Approximately 2,400-2,500 employees; staffing is seasonal and public figures vary by source and date.
- **Products:** Biltmore House, Gardens & Grounds Admission, Biltmore Winery and Wines, The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Cottages on Biltmore Estate, Antler Hill Village
- **Notable:** Preserved Biltmore House, a 250-room National Historic Landmark widely described as America's largest privately owned home., Maintains an 8,000-acre estate with more than 20 miles of nature trails, conserved forests, farmland, gardens and a commercial winery., Biltmore Winery marked 40 years of public operation in 2025 and offers more than 20 handcrafted vintages.

## Products & services

- **Biltmore House, Gardens & Grounds Admission** — Timed house visits, audio and guided tours, garden access, grounds access and exhibitions across the 8,000-acre estate.
- **Biltmore Winery and Wines** — Estate wine production, tastings, specialty wine experiences, a wine bar, wine shop, wine club and nationwide retail distribution for selected wines.
- **The Inn on Biltmore Estate** — A 210-room four-star luxury hotel with dining, spa services and estate access packages.
- **Cottages on Biltmore Estate** — Restored private historic cottages positioned as secluded, full-service estate stays.
- **Antler Hill Village** — A family-oriented district combining the winery, farm experiences, restaurants, shopping, exhibitions and outdoor activities.
- **Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate** — A more casual lodging option inside Antler Hill Village, designed for guests who want to stay on the estate.
- **Annual Pass** — Recurring access product with unlimited daytime house visits and discounts across lodging, dining, shopping, tours and special events.
- **Dining, Retail and Ecommerce** — Estate restaurants and cafés, physical shops, an online store, licensed home products, gourmet foods and branded merchandise.
- **Weddings, Groups and Corporate Events** — Venue rental, catering, floral design, group visits, meetings and private events across estate settings.
- **Seasonal and Immersive Events** — Ticketed programming including Candlelight Christmas Evenings, exhibitions and the 2026 Luminere light-and-sound experience.

## Achievements

- Preserved Biltmore House, a 250-room National Historic Landmark widely described as America's largest privately owned home.
- Maintains an 8,000-acre estate with more than 20 miles of nature trails, conserved forests, farmland, gardens and a commercial winery.
- Biltmore Winery marked 40 years of public operation in 2025 and offers more than 20 handcrafted vintages.
- The Inn on Biltmore Estate earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for the 25th consecutive year in 2026; The Dining Room earned its ninth consecutive Four-Star award.
- The Inn appeared on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Gold List, its 12th recognition in the list's history.
- Biltmore received the Asheville GreenWorks Hall of Fame Award in 2012 for environmental stewardship initiatives.
- The estate reopened on November 2, 2024 after Tropical Storm Helene, while continuing repairs in lower-lying areas.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The inaugural Biltmore Championship in Asheville is scheduled for September 17-20 as a PGA TOUR FedExCup Fall event, with Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville as co-title sponsors.
- **2026-03** — Biltmore debuted Luminere, a seven-setting outdoor light, projection and sound experience running on select evenings through October 18.
- **2026-02** — The Inn and The Dining Room received 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star awards for the 25th and ninth consecutive years, respectively.
- **2026-01** — Production began on a second Hallmark holiday movie set at Biltmore, planned for the channel's 2026 Countdown to Christmas.
- **2025-12** — The Inn was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Gold List following the debut of a two-year guest-room and corridor renovation.
- **2025** — Biltmore Winery celebrated 40 years since opening to the public in 1985.

## Links

- Website: https://www.biltmore.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biltmore
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BiltmoreEstate
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BiltmoreInsider
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biltmoreestate/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Biltmore/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biltmore_estate/

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