Welcome to Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina. I'm not sure exactly what was going through George Washington Vanderbilt’s mind when he visited Asheville in 1888. The historical facts state that he fell in love with the mountains while on a visit with his mother Mrs. Maria Louisa Vanderbilt. They were drawn to the breathtaking scenery, hot springs and the mild mountain climate that brought in a steady flow of tourism and summer residents. It was the Gilded Age, a time when wealthy “Victorian Era” Americans were living for social fare, travel and leisure.
What I do know as many others have felt while visiting this area, is that there’s something mysterious about the natural wonders, beauty and mystic of these Blue Ridge Mountains. It has caused men and women to dream dreams, and have visions concerning their life as a part of these natural ancient monuments.
With a bankroll large enough to move a mountain, George W. Vanderbilt brought his dream of a country estate to life with a sense of worldliness, evolving around education, travel, style and exquisite taste, along with a vision for the future of this vast mountain wilderness. Continue the trip with the Highlander to Biltmore Estate and see why you should go to see the wonders for yourself.
History
of the Vanderbilt Family
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