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Beautiful Gardens- Lake Lure - Chimney Rock - Biltmore
House - -Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains
Package Includes:
Asheville, North Carolina
3 Night's Superior Class Accommodations, Deluxe Continental Breakfast,
Baggage Handling
Tour of the Biltmore Estate & Gardens
Biltmore Winery - Sample wines and learn about winemaking
Biltmore Village (30 shops)
3 Dinners
Chimney Rock Park
Lake Lure Tour (a guided 1 hour boat tour)
Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild
North Carolina Arboretum
Step-On Guide Service
*Excellent dinner and lunch recommendations
*Reservat ions must be made in advance and are subject to availability
*1 complimentary package per 15 paying participants
*2 complimentary packages per 30 paying participants
Biltmore Estate
Welcome to the Summer cottage of George Vanderbilt! Come explore the
250 room French Renaissance chateau, with its formal gardens, walking
trails, winery and restaurants. The Estate is open year-round and features
a winter treat for the entire family: Christmas at Biltmore Estate.
The house was formally opened in 1895.
The Gardens at Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt commissioned Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New
York's Central Park, to create the stunning backdrop for his chateau.
The resulting gardens and grounds are as spectacular as the house itself.
The ten acres of gardens feature a remarkable array of flowers. In mid
to late April, tulips and other spring bulbs,
Chimney Rock Park
Chimney Rock Park is a privately owned, natural scenic attraction nestled
in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 1000-acre park provides
breathtaking views from its many trails and from the top of the 315-foot
monolithic "Chimney Rock." You can climb a trail to its top,
or take the 26-story elevator carved out of solid rock if you wish.
The park features three hiking trails that lead to the 404-foot Hickory
Nut Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States.
The movie "Last of the Mohicans" was filmed at Chimney Rock,
and you may recognize part of the Cliff Trail from scenes in the film.
Picnic tables and grills are located along the roadway to the Chimney
Rock. There is also a nature center on the access road where you may
learn about the flora, fauna and geology of the park.
Lake Lure Tour
Step on board a luxurious boat and discover why National Geographic
named Lake Lure one of the "10 most spectacular man-made lakes
in the world." The first stop of the hour-long tour is the film
location for the blockbuster hit "Dirty Dancing." Hear the
story of Snake Island, and delight in the legend of the church said
to be in the center of the lake 70 feet down. Enjoy!
Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild
Opened in 1980 on the 50th anniversary of the Southern Highland Handicraft
Guild, the Folk Art Center is home to Allanstand Craft Shop, one of
Appalachia's oldest and best-known craft shops. Allanstand sells the
work of more than 200 members of the SHHG. Both the finest in traditional
mountain crafts of the region as well as the very best in contemporary
American crafts are available for the discriminating visitor. The center's
upper level contains the museum space of the SHHG. The changing exhibition
schedule showcases the works of SHHG members in addition to specially
selected traveling exhibitions reflecting the traditions of the Southern
Highlands.
North Carolina Arboretum
Established in 1986 as an inter-institutional facility of the University
of North Carolina, the Arboretum is located within the 6300-acre Bent
Creek Experimental Forest and is surrounded by the 480,000-acre Pisgah
National Forest. The 426-acre site is nestled in one of the most beautiful
natural settings in the Southeast. The Arboretum has wonderful varied
gardens, walking trails, and natural habitats.
Cost
Single, Double, Triple, Quad Rates Available
Group Rates Available
(*Minimum group size is fifteen)
For more information
call Jean Wells at:
336 725-1624 (Fax: 336 724-5852)
OR email:
jean@jeanwellstravel.com
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Optionals
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
ALL ABOARD for year-round train trips!
Within an hour's drive from Asheville, choose from over 700 scenic half-day
and full-day round trip excursions in the foothills of the Great Smoky
Mountains. Open cars -coaches - club cars - dinner trains.
Flat Rock Playhouse
This theatre was established in 1952, and is now rated one of the top
ten summer theatres in the nation. In 1961, the playhouse was given
special status with the honorary title of The State Theatre of North
Carolina by the N.C. State Legislation in recognition of its high production
standards. As the State Theatre, the Playhouse strives to offer a variety
of presentations each year with an emphasis on diversity.
Unto These Hills
Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, "Unto These
Hills" is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee Indians.
The drama is presented under the stars on three stages in a beautiful
mountainside theatre. The theatre is located on the Cherokee Indian
Reservation.
Shindig On The Green
Held every Saturday night during July, August and September on the green
at Asheville City/County Plaza. Bluegrass music, dancing, and clogging.
For more information
call Jean Wells at:
336 725-1624 (Fax: 336 724-5852)
OR email:
jean@jeanwellstravel.com
