Birthday at the Biltmore

David’s work schedule has been pretty hectic lately, so for his birthday I decided to plan a little weekend getaway. I picked Asheville, NC because it’s a city we had yet to visit, and we had been constantly hearing rave reviews from our family. We spent 2 full days in Asheville: one day dedicated to exploring the city, and the second for touring the Biltmore Estate.

Asheville is a charming city with an East Village vibe. The downtown district contains eccentric boutiques and organic restaurants will keep you wandering around town all day. There are also historic landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Lawrence, a stunning church of Spanish Renaissance architecture, and the Grove Park Inn, a rustic resort that has housed presidents and celebrities.

The Biltmore Estate is one of America’s largest homes. When you are walking up to the house, you can’t help but be in awe by its mere size. The house is over 178,000 square feet, features over 250 rooms and is surrounded by meticulously maintained gardens. One of my favorite parts of the tour, being a Downton Abbey fan, was walking through the servant’s quarters & getting to see first hand what life was like during that era.

Asheville turned out to be a great getaway and Dave assured me he had a fantastic birthday.