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The Vanderbilts and Christmas At the Biltmore Estate |
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Program Number: |
10404RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Black Mountain, North Carolina
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| Price starting at: |
$758.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Holidays
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
13;
5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Vegetarian; Gluten Free; None; None |
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Be part of the sparkling Christmas celebration at the Biltmore Estate, America's largest mansion. George Vanderbilt was the son of the wealthiest man in America at the turn of the century and his home, Biltmore, is an outstanding example of the country estates built during the Gilded Age. Learn about the Vanderbilt family, explore the grand house, enjoy the lavish Christmas decorations and become familiar with the men who built Biltmore and designed the extensive gardens and winery.
Highlights
• Gain insights from local historians and authors who have an in-depth knowledge of the Vanderbilts and the Biltmore Estate.
• Learn about the Vanderbilt influence in Asheville and Western North Carolina, and explore the magnificent Vanderbilt Estate and Biltmore Village.
• Immerse yourself in the history, arts and architecture of Asheville on a trolley ride through town.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to one mile, some uneven paths. Elevations up to 6,000 feet.
Date Specific Information
11-17-2013, 12-1-2013, 12-8-2013, 12-15-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Mars Hill College.
Black Mountain
Tucked into the glorious mountains of Western North Carolina, Black Mountain is an ideal location to take advantage of the history, culture and natural environs of Asheville and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Its historic downtown features local craftsmen demonstrating iron works, dulcimer making and hand-thrown pottery.
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Accommodations
Conference center with glass-enclosed dining room offering beautiful views of mountain splendor and lush woods.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Kevan Frasier
| | Kevan Frasier is an enthusiastic lecturer with an amazing depth of knowledge of the local region, with particular interest in the Vanderbilt family and the Biltmore Estate. Kevan was as a member of the history faculty at UNC Asheville, teaching both United States and African history. Since that time, he has continued to teach but today serves as the university’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations. | | | | Hilary Dirlam
| | Hilary fell in love with old-time music when she first heard the fiddle at a county fair when she was five. Since then, although she spent time in other genres (classical, jazz, pop, Indian Classical and Tibetan) she has always returned to the music of the Appalachian Mountains. She teaches old-time string instruments, performed in a duet (“Antique Road Show”) is the director of Mars Hill College’s Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week, and produces recordings of Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns. | | | |
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