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A collection of roses from around the world, totalling over 250 varieties, in a formal garden.
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Such pretty scenery! I loved these gardens. They all went together so well. I definitely want to go back to enjoy it in different seasons. There were a couple people having little photo shoots. It’s a great backdrop!
Be prepared to walk, climb stairs, take in the fresh air, the beautiful azalea garden, learn the cool history of the Vanderbilts and now Cecil family. You should book the two day pass, one day to visit the house, chihuly exhibit, the winery and shops and the other day to visit the gardens and hike the grounds. Your feet and muscles will hurt but it is worth it. The house has 35 spaces that you can listen to the history. You go three stories up and then down to the bottom floor which is just above the foundation. I took some time and read on a bench in the garden. You should too. To reduce walking on day one, park in C or D lot and ride, you get dropped off right by the house and you can skip the 8 minute walk back up the hill to parking lot A. I learned the hard way for you😉. If you want to take that hike keep going to the Diana statue, I didn't go see it because it was at least another 3 to 4 minute hike up hill! The wine is best for dry and semi dry drinkers. I liked the limited releases gewurztraminer and the orange muscat. Both my day in April were sunny and warm and the smell of the flowers were inviting. The growing bamboo at the entrance was a surprise because I have never seen it growing in person. It's an all day experience so start early if you have never been.
It was a very beautiful place, we went in the winter so there weren’t many roses but there were other vegetation and the overall layout of the garden is beautiful! I would definitely rec come down going in the summer/spring but if you’re in area during another time, still pay the gardens a visit!
Huge variety of foliage, roses, etc. But many weeds in beds and grass. C’mon, people!!!
Our second visit to Biltmore Gardens and didn’t know they had a backside garden retail shop with limited parking. Missed marketing opportunities.
Our second visit to Biltmore Gardens and didn’t know they had a backside garden retail shop with limited parking. Missed marketing opportunities.
🥀 Beautiful Variations of Roses 🥀
I visited the gardens in the wintertime when many of the roses were past their blooming season. However, I find the flowers beautiful even as they begin to fade in wait of warmer weather. There’s something picturesque about the wilting petals framed with thorns.
The gardens provide a sensation of calm and tranquility. Though frequented with visitors, the size of the garden allows for plenty of spacing-out, so you can ultimately have a quiet corner to yourself. I imagine I could spend an entire day here with pen and paper in hand, letting the inspiration take hold.
If you’re planning to tour the Biltmore manor, don’t skip the gardens, especially when the roses are in bloom.
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
I visited the gardens in the wintertime when many of the roses were past their blooming season. However, I find the flowers beautiful even as they begin to fade in wait of warmer weather. There’s something picturesque about the wilting petals framed with thorns.
The gardens provide a sensation of calm and tranquility. Though frequented with visitors, the size of the garden allows for plenty of spacing-out, so you can ultimately have a quiet corner to yourself. I imagine I could spend an entire day here with pen and paper in hand, letting the inspiration take hold.
If you’re planning to tour the Biltmore manor, don’t skip the gardens, especially when the roses are in bloom.
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Beautiful garden!
The issue is that we didn't come in a good season. Many flowers weren't blooming anymore so we didn't get to see a lot of flowers. They are also changing the flowers for the next season so there were empty parts for new flowers to be planted. The grape vines were losing leaves as well.
It's a very beautiful garden though. A must-see!
The issue is that we didn't come in a good season. Many flowers weren't blooming anymore so we didn't get to see a lot of flowers. They are also changing the flowers for the next season so there were empty parts for new flowers to be planted. The grape vines were losing leaves as well.
It's a very beautiful garden though. A must-see!
This is a beautiful garden and well maintained. Best time to visit is during summer and spring time. The blooms are so amazing that i can stay here all day long. They have also the biggest greenhouse with thousand of variety of plants. Its a gets crowded so if you want some good pictures of the flowers, come early. We come here may be 3 times a year. Highly recommended. The view of the flowers is very soothing to your mind. Sorry i have tons of pictures.
