Christmas at the Biltmore Estate and More
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN ASHEVILLE NC
There is something very exciting happening when the sun goes down over the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. It is a sight only seen once a year, and it ignites the child-like wonderment of the holiday season. It is the 32nd annual Candlelight Evenings at the Biltmore Estate, a family-friendly event that draws residents and visitors to this great American treasure year after year.
As guests enter into the Biltmore Estate, there is no denying that the warmth of the dimly lit residence envelopes each visitor, the sounds of the season fills the air and hearts leap for joy. Candlelight Christmas Evening is a must see and fan favorite of families in Asheville’s mountain retirement communities. Admission to tour also includes access to the winery, shops and restaurants, along with admittance to the The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad exhibition and lots more. This year’s event runs through January 2nd, so don’t wait to purchase your ticket.
Whether it is hiking the hills or taking a walk in the crisp chilly winter air, visiting Asheville during the holidays is a great time to see the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is the majestic beauty of the “Land in the Sky” that captured the imagination of George Vanderbilt back in the 1880s during a visit to Asheville with his mother. It was then he vowed to create what is now known as Asheville’s crown jewel, the Biltmore, a grand architectural structure reminiscent of chateaus found in France and Britain.
While the Biltmore is a well-recognized asset in Asheville, it is not the only. Asheville mountain retirement communities continuously remain a desired destination for baby-boomers and retirees. What may have been designed as a vacation to the Blue Ridge Mountains can easily turn into mission to seek out Asheville mountain homes for sale. And selecting the ideal community is achievable because there are many top-notch mountain retirement communities to choose from in this western North Carolina city.
The Ramble at Biltmore Forest is a pristine, private luxury community that spans across 1000 acres of forest. Each specifically crafted home offers its owners unique features that live up the standards of the Biltmore Farms founded by Vanderbilt. The beauty of nature, plus the harmony of composition is what potential residents looking for Asheville mountain homes for sale will discover at the gated community of Southcliff. The gated community also offers close proximity to Downtown shops, restaurants and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The name says it all, Biltmore Lake. Residents of this new home master planned community enjoy 62 acres of beautiful mountain lake view. In addition to the lake, there are also trails, campsites, playgrounds and several other recreational activities. Its proximity to downtown Asheville is very appealing.
The Blue Ridge Mountains offer some of the best places to live in Asheville NC. The holidays are a wonderful time to visit the area because there are numerous outdoor winter activities to enjoy. But the fun doesn’t end outdoors. Step inside the Biltmore and be swept away into a Candlelight Christmas Evening. While in North Carolina don’t miss an opportunity to see some of the Asheville mountain homes for sale and see for yourself why it’s been dubbed one of the best places to live in Asheville NC.
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