Jean Wells Travel: Southern Samplings
The Muse Of The Mountains
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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