Christmas at Biltmore 2022: “Countdown to Christmas”

[@timmillan6701]

The first time that I visited Biltmore was on the first day of completed Christmas decor of that particular year ( early 90’s) I recall somebody saying that it was the busiest single day in the history of house, with a crowd of more than 25,000. We waited in line ( in the snow) for 2 1/4 hours to get in. In true Biltmore fashion, the staff was dispensing free hot cider, and there was live entertainment for us as we waited. It was worth it, and I have been back multiple times in all seasons

[@pruitthall]

We have our tix for the evening tour and seldom miss it. I've been going to Biltmore for 50 years now and never, ever tire of the grandeur of the place.

[@kakylong2]

My family & I went at Christmas & the house was simply gorgeous. I would encourage everyone to visit at least 1 time at Christmas. Such a beautiful home. Well done team!

[@vickeypierce293]

So beautiful!! Will always be a special memory for me going through this majestic home

[@RamonatHOME]

It is on my bucket list to not only visit some day BUT to work setting up Christmas at the Biltmore!!! Ramon

[@lauraharvey7424]

It’s so worth taking their narrated tour with a tour guide omg 😱 I was just blown away it was a spur of the moment decision but one of the best I ever made my youngest daughter was 9 years old at the time and still talks about that day. We barely had the gas to get home but it was worth every Penny. I want to go back for Xmas 🎄 one day

[@stayinclassy4001]

Something tells me that will be a dream that will surely come true one day for you Ramon. 🤗❤️🙏❤️😉 I just hope I will get to see it here when you do.🙏🎄🏘️🎄🙏

[@kathymeares6282]

I love Christmas at Biltmore and I would go a million times if I could❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

It's like me too.

[@Konotopska_Vidmaa]

Just wanted to bring to your attention that the most traditional Christmas Carol, “Carol of the bells”, is a Ukrainian carol Shchedryk written by Mykola Leontovich.

[@bennieshull5555]

Absolutely love Biltmore any time of year,but Christmas is simply magical! Connie Shull

[@catherinemelnyk]

I visited Biltmore in the fall of 1999 and as a Canadian, I will never forget it. As an avid reader I'll never forget the impressive library. I believe the guide said there were 20,000 books in 8 different languages. Such a wonderful place.

[@smrccsjc]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@tricia811]

Always wanted to go at Christmas!

[@commonsense246]

This is on my bucket list...have never been, but have heard my Mother's stories and her admonition that I MUST go someday. Love it.

[@kathierogers3208]

Very interesting. Hope there are more inside preparations to come. Would enjoy watching more.

[@Jeribeams]

Fantastic! Very lovely! ❤

[@ThomasMcL]

This is amazing! Everything thought through & perfect. It must be such a magical place to stay in 🎄

[@SARDOG]

Well, that was disappointing. Thought this was going to be like an hour or so.

[@marlenalinne6100]

Michael Pait. The length of the video is shown along the bottom if you just tap anywhere on the screen. In addition, there's a timeline in the description explaining what's going on during the video.

[@leegarner4111]

Being in the hotel business for over 28 years,we started decorating the friday after thanksgiving,but it was nothing compared to the beautiful Biltmore,great job guys.

[@HannahBMann]

Visited last week and Christmas decor was nearly completed! My husband and I will be stopping by in about a month to see the finished decor by candlelight. I love this year's theme and greatly enjoyed this peek behind the scenes.

[@theflowersmith]

What is this year's theme? I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm bringing a group Nov. 8th and 9th.

[@Biltmore]

@@theflowersmith This year's “Winter Landscapes” theme brings the outdoors inside and honors Frederick Law Olmsted’s grand achievements. We hope you and your group enjoy your visit! -H

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

@@Biltmore thank you for the beautiful inspiring video.

[@michelemead841]

This is beautiful, I remember the first time I saw Biltmore decorated for Christmas it was on what is now HGTV and the poinsettia tree still sticks in my mine I had never seen anything like it before.

[@raysummers4284]

I work for the Texas Roadhouse in WV, and i was a Corp. Trainer when we opened the Roadhouse not to far from the Biltmore. And a few of us took a tour through the Biltmore. I will never forget it. You have to see it in person. I hope to revisit. Glad to see this video. God Bless you all.

[@MK-tl1ox]

I can’t wait for 2023 Christmas

[@cherylb6755]

I LOVE CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE!! Thank you for putting this video up. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... Every year I do the same thing: I go back and look at all your past Christmas videos. I love them all. I wish there were more, but you do have a beautiful estate to run! ;) If I had a bucket list, which I don't, Christmas at Biltmore would be on the top of that list. Thank you for sharing. May I wish you all the very best Holiday Season, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Successful New Year!

[@KindnessMatters-uy8mq]

So beautiful. You all are wonderful. I hope to experience this beautiful wonderland one day. Only at Christmas of course because it is the most wonderful time of the year. 🌲☃️🌲♥️🌲☃️🌲

[@christaverduren690]

Such a happy event to start the season! Bring it!

[@susanm7359]

The decorations at this estate are beautiful. I have been here many times, all year long, and it is always lovely... if you have an opportunity, please visit this area. Sue

[@white_clover767]

Female Staff memeber: My TEAM have been getting ready for Christmas since last year. We discuss where everyone on the TEAM needs to be. Don Hollaway:The banquet hall is MY responsibility this year. 70 feet, 7 storeys, pretty amazing that I get to decorate it. Female staff member: The WHOLE COMPANY gets involved...lists all the teams Don: Yup but I get to really big room, Im the winner, me. Tells us that his room the the most important...so amazing, big room, huge Female staff: We think about our visitors, our staff are amazing Don: Sometimes things don't work out my way...then i get sad and mad... Female staff: We're focused on maintaining the historical authenticity, we are all involved, even small unrelated jobs Don: Yup...I got the big room, just remember that everyone..me...alone... Female staff member: Lots of little mice, guests are the focus, creating a sense of magic Don: Can someone get me a trophy over here?

[@vicb5098]

Blessings for a great season this year!

[@dawnmabe8777]

I was there yesterday. Absolutely beautiful!

[@Imeraldgyrl]

Beautiful an utterly magnificent.

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

We need a little Christmas now!

[@BillVol]

Not a big Christmas person. But going here usually gets me somewhat in the spirit of the season. Everything about Biltmore is mind-boggling. We love visiting any time of year. We are in Chattanooga so we can leave the Estate as late as 6 pm or so on the day before we have to go to work and get home at a good hour.

[@rebekkad.2092]

This is something everybody needs to see at some point. Merry Christmas from Montana. It's absolutely breathtaking.

[@ShannonMoody]

We were there yesterday, it was absolutely beautiful. We had a wonder day at Biltmore and at Antler Hill Village.

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤❤❤

[@waynehall6273]

Simply beautiful. Went three days in a row last week and probably still missed some of the details.

[@brentjarrell8695]

I’ve visited The Biltmore back in 90’s. It was a neat and awesome experience to see at Christmas time

[@debrat777]

Beautiful!

[@nitamihlfeld9845]

Do any of the relatives of the Vanderbilts visit?

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Wow absolutely stunning and amazing ❤️🙏Thank you for sharing this!!!!!

[@jrpacer6355]

I dont want to sound stupid but ...Where is this estate

[@eileenwilkerson7273]

Ashville, NC. It is something to experience!

[@jrpacer6355]

Thank you do they give tours ?

[@eileenwilkerson7273]

Absolutely gives tours of house as well winery, etc. Well worth the time and expenses.

[@juliekrukemeyer1799]

Thank you for making Christmas magical again for me, at 50 years old. I visited with a group of friends this year and I enjoyed everything. It was amazing to just enjoy the season without having to make it happen. Thank you!

[@davidhensley76]

I've had the privilege of conducting choir concerts in the Winter Garden. It's a very special time for the performers and audience.

[@dawninthemountains]

Love the Christmas tradition. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Jane-3229]

Stunning ♥️♥️♥️ magical ♥️♥️♥️ what a fabulous team to achieve this beauty ♥️♥️♥️

[@denisefarrar826]

My husband and I went there years ago and it was quite beautiful; I remember trees looked so very real, but they told us they were imitation.

[@PenelopeGT]

Where's the pool & the red shoes ?

[@terry2588]

Hello from New Orleans Beautiful First Class 👏🏽

[@heyheatherangel]

Absolutely beautiful! Cannot wait to celebrate Christmas at Biltmore. Congratulations to all involved. :)

[@barbarabell1171]

It was lovely...i wish I lived close enough to go there.

[@cherylchoisinncheung1090]

Wow

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Who owned the Biltmore was it the Vanderbilts? Or am I getting it twisted? Vanderbilts that’s Anderson Cooper’s family! His mom was Gloria Vanderbilt! So does Anderson stop by to see everything and who now owns his family home?

[@brucecampbell4528]

It was a Vanderbilt by the name of George Vanderbilt, his family got famous in railroads and shipping. They are related to Anderson Cooper and Gloria. Currently it's owned by a family by the name of Cecil.

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Wow that's beautiful ❤️

[@ec8687]

I’m going to see it this year and I can’t wait🎄

[@brucecampbell4528]

Sadly it use to be a family like business and feel like a big family, sadly that time has passed.

[@Biltmore]

Hi Bruce, We are happy to clarify that Biltmore is still family owned and operated. You can learn more about Biltmore at biltmore.com. Thank you!

[@brucecampbell4528]

@@Biltmore All I meant was the company use to feel like a family, and I will clarify that comment. That time unfortunately has passed.

[@lena7119]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️Thanks!

[@koryzandadelatorrecruz8556]

Lovely😍

[@ddavis2954]

Was not impressed. Perhaps because I have toured many palaces in Europe.

[@karynwilliams3607]

Sorry the dining hall tree was a hot mess this year, you can do better Biltmore. 🤷‍♀️

[@plantmandanreimer5570]

if you could include the story of someone coming back home to help with this and meeting someone involved who is a single parent, and then one them learns to love Christmas again... would make a great Biltmore Christmas movie ;)....

[@tomsimpson5317]

Just another depressing day

[@robertpeck4751]

Their's nothing depressing about it

[@RiannaStan11]

Very pretty. But I note a remarkable lack of diversity in the staff working on all this. 🫤

[@brucecampbell4528]

It kind of represents Asheville as a whole, the city is very "hip and woke." But it lacks some diversity.