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October 25, 2018

The Biltmore: Last Looks at Chihuly and More

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The Biltmore. Again.

I may be trying to see how many times I can write about The Biltmore in one year.  I keep telling my readers that there is something new to see every time we visit.

Chris and I did a quick visit last weekend on our way to other places and I am so glad we did.

It was early, crowded and hot.  But still, it was so worth the time and effort.

We always park in the Park and Walk lot because it is so easy to walk to the house and gardens from there.  Honestly it only takes about 5 minutes and we need all the exercise we can get these days.

I wanted one last look at the Chihuly glass sculptures and we walked though the gardens and into the conservatory so we were able to see all the ones that I really wanted to see.  They were still as beautiful as ever.  The place was super crowded already as it was the last weekend of the exhibit and everyone else wanted to see it before it left town.

 

 

 

 

Not only were the sculptures in full beauty the rest of the gardens were in the process of being rotated.   A lot of the beauty of The Biltmore is in the landscaping and the natural surroundings and this visit did not disappoint.

Mums were beginning to make their appearance.

Some of the roses in the rose garden were still blooming.

And the other flowers were showing off their vibrant colors as well as many of the trees and shrubs.

While the trees have not really started changing colors until this week the rest of the landscaping in the gardens put on its own show.  And what a show it was.

There are so many things to love about this place.  Even without special exhibits there is so much to see and enjoy and I never tire of visiting. Even when it is hot and crowded.

Thanks for indulging me with one more post about the gardens and the Chihuly exhibit.  If you see a favorite picture in this post let me know which one it is.  All comments this month mean a 50 cent donation to our Comments for a Cause – UMCOR Hurricane Florence Recovery.

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  1. treadlemusic
    October 25, 2018 at 07:10 am

    You got me with all things Chihuly……again! Surreal!!! The temps here are far from ‘hot’ and headed further down. November is closing in………………

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 25, 2018 at 07:18 am

      I know–those Chihuly are just amazing! Love, love, love it. Safe travels to your warmer happy place!

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      1. treadlemusic
        October 25, 2018 at 11:25 am

        Tom’s ready to go NOW……me…not so much! December 27th is our/my aim! LOL!

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  2. Darlene
    October 25, 2018 at 07:53 am

    More fabulous pictures! We can never get enough of the Biltmore gardens and the Chihuly exhibit. It’s great you got to see it on more than one occasion. Thanks for sharing it with your readers. xo

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  3. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 25, 2018 at 09:37 am

    I would never get tired of the Biltmore and the same goes for Chihuly art! Thanks for taking me there again with your photos!

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  4. susi_snaps
    October 25, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Loved the Biltmore and your company when we visited. 🙂 Hopefully, I’ll get to go back someday soon. We are actually heading to Boone again for Thanksgiving. So excited. And time, I think to find a more permanent solution. Will keep you posted.

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  5. dawnkinster
    October 25, 2018 at 11:18 am

    I love Biltmore and I love Chihuly, so the combination is wonderful. Chihuly did an installation at a big garden a couple of hours from me in 2010 and we went. It’s just amazing. My favorite of your photos are the floating spheres. And then the purple spikes. Glad you got to see it again and share it with us!

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  6. priscillaking
    October 25, 2018 at 01:33 pm

    I’ll pick the white rose with rose-colored flecks, although I’m not sure whether it’s a fancy breed or a fungus infection.

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  7. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    October 25, 2018 at 04:45 pm

    I so had hoped Chuck and I could get back to Biltmore this year. Maybe next year. I would have loved to see the glass exhibit. Your pictures of the plants and exhibit were wonderful. I loved looking at everything through your eyes. Thanks for sharing. So enjoyed.

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  8. Josh
    October 30, 2018 at 02:38 pm

    Almost-went-to-see-this…
    But-my-family-found-out-how-much-it-costs.
    Plan-B-Asheville-bird-sanctuary.
    #free

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 30, 2018 at 02:40 pm

      Yes— pricey is right! Just look at all my million posts instead! Where is the bird sanctuary???! Sounds like a place I would love!

      Reply

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