The Biggest Home In America: (The Biltmore) Van Life Travels
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- *All footage was captured with the permission from the Biltmore Company.
The Biggest Home In America: (The Biltmore) Van Life Travels
(EPISODE 238)
ℹ️ About this episode:
This week on LivinRvision, we tour America’s largest home and estate, Biltmore in Asheville, NC.
In this episode, we take you on an extensive tour through this massive estate and mansion which was built by George Vanderbilt. When we first arrived at the entrance to the estate, we were blown away at the long drive just to get to the parking lot. The “driveway” alone was impressive, but that was just the beginning! This place is HUGE!
There was plenty of places to park our Grech RV Strada-Ion…aka “Mini Vinny 2.0”.
From the parking lot, we take the shuttle bus to the Biltmore home (mansion), and as we browse around and take in the amazing views around the mansion and then through the gardens, we were awestruck! Wow, what a beautiful walk!
Next, we make our way back and through the interior of the mansion that just left our jaws dropped. It doesn’t stop there! Next to the mansion are restaurants including one with the booths made from the old horse stables and even a bakery…did I mention a bakery?
Then we take the shuttle back to the van and drive down to Antler Hill Village (still part of the Estate) which has a winery, more restaurants, a museum, farm, ice cream shop, live music and more. The day we were there, they even had a sheep herding demonstration which was fascinating to witness.
This is a MUST SEE!
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It is just wonderful that the Biltmore Estate allowed you to video your tour. We have been annual passholders for over 20 years, to visit and support this wonderful by gone era!
Exceptional video. I felt that I was there!! Thanks for taking us along!
Another grand video of a grand place! Excellent! 😊
And you hit azaleas in bloom! It would be awesome to see every season there. Bucket list for sure! Thanks so much! 😊
Video editing is superior we really enjoy your videos
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My sweetheart and I went there about 18 years ago. As I remember, we had a live tour and it wasn't anything as complete as this. I would like to go back one day and see it all. Thank you for the memories and the new sites.
You outdid yourself with the video, pictures, music, and editing. Very well done!
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Enjoyed your video! The Biltmore House is an absolute national treasure and a reminder of the Gilded Age! We have enjoyed it on multiple visits. We always also learn new history about the house and the era it was designed and built every time we visit! Thanks for the video!!!
My great grandfather helped build the library at Biltmore. I live in West Asheville area now.
Very cool!
Great video! I grew up in Asheville but now live in South Carolina. The last time we visited Biltmore Estate was when Downton Abbey was on display. They have added quite a lot since then. I hope you have enjoyed your visit.
Your videos are the best, informative, entertaining. Thank you. I know it's a lot of work.
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Incredible coverage ! Been multiple times & every time I notice something new. Tulips in bloom (spring) and Christmas are my favorite times at Biltmore. We stayed at the Biltmore Inn in 2005 (for a golden anniversary) and Paul was allowed to play the grand piano. I just remember the irony of so many bathrooms unavailable to the public and the tiny guest rooms at the Inn. I did a travel stint in spring of 2019, stayed in a " she shed " in Laurel Park & used a coworkers pass to visit Biltmore often. You did an amazing job covering this gem !
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We have gone to Asheville and The Biltmore many times. My favorite time is during Christmas. They have a tree in every room decorated with beautiful ornaments. I love all the door and window hardware knowing they were hand crafted. The small details of the home is fascinating.
It’s been about 2 years since we had been, but I do remember the burger at Cedric’s. The Vanderbilt house was so beautiful. We stayed at Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast, which had the same architect as the Biltmore. That whole area is beautiful, especially in the fall.
Just love how you two give a detailed history of your adventures. Videos are superb! Thanks
This was a beautiful video! I can't begin to imagine it at Christmas.
Worth going back at Christmas!
You would enjoy traveling through Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, my home. Beautiful Looking Glass falls. On your way to Brevard I highly recommend stopping by Sierra Nevada Brewery. It's just past the Asheville Airport. It's the Biltmore of Breweries. Well worth the stop. Great editing and camera/sound work. You are becoming a pro!
We haven’t been there since our honeymoon in September 1979. The estate has really grown. It is spectacular. Glad you were able to visit.
Beautifully done, you have a eye to capture all the beauty. Charleston SC.
been there many times awesome place.....ice in the attic for AC
As always, your videos are so educational, fun and entertaining ! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
This was amazing! The Biltmore is on my bucket list. I would love to see it at Christmas time. Although spring looks beautiful too. Thanks for your awesome tours. Y'all do a great job.
Wonderful tour. Love the history behind everywhere you travel. For me, this is the best part of travelling. Thank you Brian and Michelle for taking us along with you.🙏🇨🇦
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Excellent video! Great coverage of this massive property. Once again excellent choices for music. Well done - again.
What a great video. I most likely will never have the opportunity to go there, but you helped me feel like I was there. I love all of your videos and all the great places to get to travel to
Wow, that was incredible! Excellent videography and coverage. I especially enjoyed the vanilla ice cream parlor, of course. The herding dogs were a real treat. My neighbor used to train and use herding dogs for her sheep. It always amazed me how they worked. The Biltmore and Vanderbilt estate were like a fantasy come true. I truly enjoyed this video and plan to watch it again plus share it with our dtrs.
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Great video per usual! My oldest granddaughter had her first ice cream cone there…..she was all of 5 months old. Still one of my favorite pictures 😘
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Wow just beautiful, area and the Estate. Thank you for the excellent video.
Thank you for the wonderful music and of course sceneries!
What a great video! I went with a friend to Biltmore last November and while I have lots of pictures your video was a fantastic revisit for me!!!!
Love the Biltmore. Been 4 times..
Your in my home state! You really should see it decorated for Christmas on a Candlelight Tour! So many things to see and history to learn in NC. If your back in the future, you might want to tour Old Salem in Winston-Salem.❤
We’ve heard that it is really pretty during Christmas. Definitely want to see sometime.
We were in this area about a month ago and actually did make a pass through Winton-Salem. 👍🏻😊🤓
We were there in 2014 and we loved the mansion. We bought some of their wine also.
OUTSTANDING video!!! I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it!! I have always wanted to go there but never got the chance.Thank you as usual for taking me with you.
Great episode-thank you!
Great video! Such a huge place. The gardens are so pretty.
I can sympathize with Michelle. When we were there, the pastry/bake shop was closed as well. No donuts for me😢😢😢
Really was an awesome place to visit. As always, great video. Continued safe travels !!!
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And it beautiful. Food good there and at night Christmas there so great so beautiful
This place is beautiful! That must have been a long day of walking. Sorry you could not find any pie today. Safe travels.😎🥸🤓
This is definitely on my bucket list now! Thanks for sharing it with us.
❤ loved your tour. Am going there this summer. I live in Maryland.
Thank You . I Love to travel with you.😎
I’ve watched several UA-cam videos on the Builtmore. Your video showcased a lot of in-depth information. For instance I always wondered why it was called Builtmore. Thank you for your videos.
Christmas is the time to go!!!
I live in Asheville and have been to the Biltmore more times than I can count. Thank you for your thorough and very accurate representation of the Estate. As spring and summer progress, the garden areas become even more beautiful!
Clearwater fl enjoying your channel !!!
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Great video ! We were there about 3 years ago in Late November when it was cold and rainy. We didn't get to see everything you did so it was really nice to see more. As I'm sure you found out it's quite dark inside and taking pho9tos and video is a real challenge plus we were there at night. Even with all of the Christmas decorations lite up it was still way to dark to take any decent photos. Looking forward to see where you're headed next. Safe traveling.
This was a really great tour! NEVER schedule a visit during August...the hottest month and the Biltmore still does not have AC! If you're back this way some December, you should visit again. The glass rotunda is filled with poinsettias and they have live music there for their candlelight tours. It's incredibly decorated for Christmas...the prettiest time ever. Also in Charlotte, NC, at the Billy Graham Library is a wonderful Christmas Tour. Y'all did an absolutely brilliant job on this. I'm so glad you got the see all the azaleas and flowers in bloom! Have a great week! Jane in SC❤🙏
So glad you liked it!! 🧡 We would love to go there to see it at Christmas time.
Great video! I really enjoyed it!
Will plan to visit. Love your tours.
As you look thru the house, just absorb the craftsmanship, and think of the tools available at the time. Basically hand tools only! The styling, grandeur, the builders took pride in their work. And the architect , wow, all hand drawn, hand measured, hand built! Amazing. Do we have craftsmanship like that remaining in America today?
Agree! 💯 Just amazing!
Same in the UK when you go to visit Castles and Palaces of gone by era, you wonder how they managed all the beautiful woodwork and designs with the tools they had, it’s craftsmanship at its best, which has been nearly completely lost these days.
BUSTED!!! It was ME who changed Brian’s settings! 😂😅😮. This estate reminds me of Hearst Castle, here in CA. Such beautiful gardens there, right? Just wouldn’t like the humidity on the east coast. Thanks 🙏 for sharing another great Saturday morning video. ❤ 💐. Oh…another comment before I sign off …. both Biltmore and Hearst estates are so dark inside. Kind of depressing to me. (Just my opinion!) 😊
I knew it! 😂
We’ll have to visit the Hearst Castle sometime.
Agree about humidity, we both have a hard time handling humidity.
I feel that way about dark interiors also.
So good
Beautiful gardens home was amazing but definitely more of a hotel 😂 Safe Travels ❤️🤍💙
Aww! What a cute little vacation cabin in the woods! 😂😂. It boggles my mind how RICH these people were! Sheesh! What an amazing place! Thanks for taking us along on your tour! Great video!
If you get a chance, visit the estate during Christmas. Magical!
Been there about 20 years ago want to go back at Christmas 😊
Visited the Biltmore many times when we lived in SC. Christmas is especially beautiful. We did both the daytime and candlelight tours. House decorations we amazing. Thanks for sharing. Brought back a lot of fun memories.
The Biltmore is great. I loved their Downton Abbey display/exhibit last year. Those gardens are amazing. Jane in SC ❤🙏
It is nice that the azaleas and dogwoods were blooming. We have visited during Christmas.
Lived in a nearby town. We had annual passes to Biltmore and went there often. Cedric's Tavern was our favorite place to eat. Have the neatest picture of our dog, sitting and looking at the statue of the girl with the ball. He was waiting for her to throw it. Great memories of visiting Biltmore. Glad you were able to visit there.
Wonderful bifeo! Wonderful visiting with the two of you! A comment was made about the tools used in construction..... The talented artists. The fact that the architect hand drew and hand measured the massive structure. Amazing!
I said wonderful video! I'm not sure what a bifeo is?
I’ve been to Biltmore several times and you really did it justice! Great video
We loved the gardens at the Biltmore Estate! We enjoyed the gardens more than the mansion! We had lunch at the Stable Cafe. We didn't have time for the winery so glad you showed that. Will have to go back to see it. You can easily spend two days there. Thanks for sharing!
My wife and I had the chance to see the estate about 5 years ago, but only had time to see the house. We knew there was more to see and do, but had no idea until your video. At some point we'll go back with our adult kids and grandkids. Thanks for the post!
What stands about your videos to me is the soundtrack. I don't know how you find good music to go with the moving pictures/images. Great Job!
Loved this! I can’t imagine the work it takes to film & edit your videos each week. Plus, I’m sure they’re are many times you would like to relax & take in the sights. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. We look forward to watching every episode. Oftentimes, watching them over again. You’re both so enjoyable to watch❤️
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Another great video. Thanks for taking us along on your visit to a fabulous location. Lots of history also!
❤❤❤ adding this to my bucket list🎉. Thank you for sharing the gluten free things... oh and the 3 Cardinals... its baby bird time. I love birds. 😊
You hit it out of the park on this video, great job on the pictures and editing, you had my wife and mother-in-law watching all the way to the end. I will have to try the Bison burger and put this on my travel list. Thank you for sharing.
I had no idea there were so many different things to see there. I’ve had it on my bucket list and will definitely look into the two-day ticket.
We love Biltmore! We live in NC, and have been several times.
I liked the photos you put in, a nice change from video, and really covered so much more inside the house. Perfect music as always.
We visited the Biltmore over spring break. It was fabulous! We spent two nights in Asheville at a hotel. I'm looking forward to going back sometime with the camper to spend more time and explore. Loved the vibe of Asheville! Great video!
Love watching all your videos it gives me ideas of places to go with my mom
I just wanted to thank you for sharing another great video.
Awesome content, videography and informative descriptions of the mansion and grounds! Enjoyed the tour!
Beautiful job on this video! Very professional! Loved it!
Another great video. I’ve been there 3 times and never saw as much as you showed. It’s been a while, I need to go back.
Great video! We were there probably 20 years ago, in February. Not much to see in the gardens at that time of year. Went back a few years later in May and wanted to see just the gardens, but couldn't :🤔 May have to go back again to see the whole estate; it is a beautiful place!
That was outstanding!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Excellent tour, thank you ! It is on our list to visit !
Outstanding video. Great work.
Great job, I wan't interested in visiting until watching this.
Just got back from there a week ago. Everyone needs to see it!
Another fantastic video! Thank you.👍🏼😎
Great Video! That is on my bucket list.
Looks like you had a great day! This is definitely on our list of places to visit, just can't seem to fit it into the schedule. We are busier in retirement than when we were working! Thank you guys for sharing with us!
Really enjoyed this video. Great job!!!!
Great job! Very well done video!
The irony, you toured a 180,000 square foot home and you live in the van! I would take the van.
We were there several years ago so nice to visit again
Wonderful show you two!
The best video ever. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful place thanks for sharing
This vlog was awesome ! Ive seen every vlog you guys have put out and I do love your channel. I can't wait till the next one .
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Absolutely stunning. I've never been.
Thanks!!!!! Adding to Asheville road trip items.
Lovin' y'all's videos. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. Great job. We enjoyed your video even though we toured Biltmore last year. We are now headed to see Hearst Castle this summer.
I cannot even begin to imagine the number of people required to keep the house running 100 years ago.
By all accounts, the Vanderbilts treated their employees very well, including paying New York wages in Western North Carolina at the turn of the century. Jobs on the estate were coveted positions!