It's only day two and I am already missing Dee!!! I am glad everything is going smooth on the tour and her group is having a blast! She called last night to check on my grandaddy and to update me on her country adventure.
Day 2- Asheville Trolley Tour, Lunch in historic Hendersonville NC, Biltmore Christmas Candlelight Tour and Candlelight dinner at Stable Cafe.
There is so much to do and see at the Biltmore estate! The estate at Christmastime is always so incredibly breathtaking. The estate hires 40 men to place the tallest of their 40 trees(35 ft) in the mansion. They do this three times during the season to keep the Christmas tree fresh! The estate hires a full tree decorating staff to place all the mesmerizing decor on the evergreen! There are no photos or video allowed in the estate; however you have to see the sight for yourself... beauty beyond words.
Lunch in Hendersonville was fun! We found this retro soda shop called, Mike's on Main St. There is no website, but you can click here for reviews on Urban Spoon.
For dinner we went to the stable Cafe which is right on the estate property and located in, what do ya know, a stable!!! The Vanderbilt stable has all of the original brick and the food was good, not as well prepared as Savoy, but good. There chicken with Kale and Gnocchi was yum! The best part about the Stable Cafe is the ambiance and attached wine and gift shop. Another plus about the cafe is that you can see the front entrance of the estate while dining!
Leaving for Tennessee y'all. You have got to visit the Biltmore at least once in your life, truly magnificent!
Photos courtesy of www.biltmore.com
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