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The ornately decorated Biltmore House library in Asheville features a roaring fireplace and a glowing Christmas tree during a festive Vanderbilt Christmas celebration.

North Carolina

Asheville at Christmastime: The Biltmore and Beyond

Program No. 22980RJ

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12 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

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1 hands-on experience

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2,699

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4 expert-led lectures

12 expert-led field trips

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Arrival day is on Sunday, December 13, 2026.

Meet the group at Haywood Park Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in. Registration and Orientation 5:00 p.m. in the hotel conference room followed by dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina at Haywood Park Hotel

End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out time.

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Program Arrival Airport

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 - 15 miles .

Marvels Upscale Transportation

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Phone: 8282801698

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Participant is encouraged to make arrangements in advance. Email: mr.marvels@yahoo.com. Special rates are available for participants of the Road Scholar Program—please mention your affiliation when booking. A van accommodating up to 10 passengers is available. Service is offered to and from multiple airports; please inquire about airport options when making your reservation. Please note that payments made by credit card are subject to a processing fee.

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Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 - 15 miles .

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Phone: 8286910504

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Please mention that you are with the Road Scholar Program for a special rate. joe3@holly@gmail.com

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Arrival day is on 12/13/2026.

Meet the group at Haywood Park Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in. Registration and Orientation 5:00 p.m. in the hotel conference room followed by dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina at Haywood Park Hotel.

End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out time..

Parking

Contact hotel for current daily parking rates. Participants are responsible for their own parking fees.

Directions

Haywood Park Hotel Downtown Asheville

Follow I-240 toward Downtown Asheville. Take Haywood Street Exit 4C toward Montford Avenue. Take slight right onto OHenry Avenue. Take 1st left onto Battle Square .05 miles Turn right onto Page Avenue.

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