Experience a time honored tradition in North Carolina with a visit to the Christmas at Biltmore event in Asheville.    No other residence in America offers a more authentic, original, and inspiring view of life during the Guided Age at Christmas than the Biltmore House.   Our visit includes not only the country's largest privately owned home but the Estates's Antler Hill Village and Winery all dressed out for the Holidays.  An added treat is the Downton Abbey Exhibit on display for a limited time at Biltmore. The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six-season run.

“You’ll find there’s never a dull moment in this house”

-Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham

Trip accommodations are located at DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville. This is located just outside of the gates of the Biltmore Estate and within walking distance of the Historic Biltmore Village.  Biltmore Village is a charming, little enclave created to house employees of George Vanderbilt’s sprawling Biltmore Estate.  The Village is made up of stuccoed cottages converted to shops, galleries and restaurants.   Also, located in The Village is The Cathedral of All Souls, a Romanesque Revival landmark.  There will be optional time in the afternoon to visit the Biltmore Village. 

Note that refunds cannot be provided. If you are unable to attend, you are free to find a replacement to use your space. The Day Trip Club assumes no responsibility for refunds or assisting in resale arrangements other than providing names from a waiting list, if any, as potential leads.    There is a waiting list for this trip so if you need to cancel, please contact Sue Rutledge with the Club for names on the waiting list.