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July 19, 2018

Chihuly After Dark at The Biltmore Estate

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The Chihuly Glass Exhibit at The Biltmore is something that is not to be missed if you are in the Asheville, NC area. I have done so many posts on the Biltmore over the past 3 years that my regular readers might be getting a bit weary.  The amazing thing about visiting the estate is that there is always something new and the gardens and Conservatory are always sporting new flowers and a new look.  

Chris and I were able to visit the Chihuly exhibit at night this past weekend and it was spectacular.  Of course after I got the “official map” I realized that we had missed several during our earlier daytime viewing but that’s okay because we saw them all at night all lit up and beautiful.

Red Reeds located in the Shrub Garden at dusk

It would be difficult to choose my favorite one .  Another difficult thing would be to say if I liked seeing them during the daytime or during the nighttime viewing better. Both have their advantages but if I was pressed to pick over the other I would have to say that seeing them in the daytime allowed me to see more detail and have better photographs.

Sky Blue and Cobalt Fiori in front of the Biltmore House just as the sun is going down was a beautiful sight.

Laguna Torcello II inside the house in the Winter Garden

Close up of Laguna Torcello II . This one reminds me of the Fiori ceiling we saw in The Bellagio in Las Vegas

The glass is illuminated with spotlights and strategically  placed lights so not all of the sculptures were really illuminated at night like I thought they would be.  The floating boats and floats in the Italian Garden were beautiful but not as illuminated as I thought they would be.  If you could only go once I think I would recommend the daytime just because you can see more detail.  There is also an additional charge for the evening tour so you can only access those areas with a pink wristband.

Paintbrush Tower in the Walled Garden

Electric Yellow and Deep Coral Tower in the Walled Garden

Close up on Electric Yellow and Deep Doral Tower

With all that being said the glass is stunning and we spent a lot of time just admiring the sculptures and seeing the ones that we had missed previously.

Cattails and Copper Birch Reeds outside the Conservatory

Come back tomorrow for more of the Chihuly at Night Exhibit at the Biltmore.

Another look at the Cattails and Copper Birch Reeds

Burnished Amber, Citron and Teal Chandeliers located in the Conservatory

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  1. reneewilliams7
    July 19, 2018 at 07:11 am

    Absolutely stunning! What a delight this must have been! A favorite? Heavens, who knows? I loved the Burnished Amber, but that Tower or Wall is just stunning! Simply gorgeous all around!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 11:39 am

      It is so beautiful and I think I probably saved my favorite for tomorrow’s post. So many beautiful pieces it is so difficult to choose.

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  2. susi_snaps
    July 19, 2018 at 07:59 am

    I love the sky blue and cobalt fiori. I’m always drawn to blue things and love the way these look.
    I’m sooo excited that this is in my near future. We are packing up today for our upcoming trip to NC!!! 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 11:40 am

      I love the blues as well. They were really vibrant and really showed off at the night viewing. Can’t wait to hopefully connect with you when you are in NC but totally understand that you have tons of things to do. If I can fit in a trip to see you when it works for you that will be fabulous.

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      1. susi_snaps
        July 19, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        I will touch base once we are there. 🙂

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          July 19, 2018 at 12:54 pm

          Yippee! But I totally understand if it doesn’t work out— after all you are on vacation!!!

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          1. susi_snaps
            July 19, 2018 at 12:58 pm

            Please, you know I’d love to see you. We are trying to figure out the Asheville part and I’d love it if you could give us a tour of the Biltmore!!! 😊

  3. Darlene
    July 19, 2018 at 07:59 am

    The paintbrush tower is my favourite so far. I think it is great that you got to go twice and see the display in the daylight first. Simply amazing!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 11:41 am

      The cost of being a pass holder was so worth it this year–we have used it to the max and enjoyed going to the estate so many times already. The paintbrush tower is spectacular.

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  4. Josh
    July 19, 2018 at 08:50 am

    gorgeous! I saw a commercial for this exhibit & couldn’t wait to read your coverage on it! You did not disappoint! Thanks as always!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Thank you! It has been an amazing exhibit to see and I am happy to go anytime!

      Reply
  5. Mama's Empty Nest
    July 19, 2018 at 09:31 am

    Oh gosh, how ever can one pick a favorite? Al stunning and beautiful as his work always is.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 11:43 am

      It is almost impossible to pick a favorite, isn’t it? Love them all!

      Reply
  6. Delores Malcomson
    July 19, 2018 at 03:07 pm

    This post is just spectacular! Thank you for sharing all the beauty! I shall pass it on for others to enjoy!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 19, 2018 at 03:08 pm

      Thank you so much! Come back tomorrow for more!!!

      Reply
  7. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    July 19, 2018 at 04:12 pm

    Beth Ann, it takes my breath away. What amazing beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    July 20, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Gorgeous!

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  9. Jen! / Jen!Eats (@JeniEats)
    July 22, 2018 at 07:22 pm

    My favorite is the blue sculpture. Imagine them all illuminated.

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