Upstairs at the Biltmore House 

Wow. Lucky you to hear her memories!

That’s awesome!

Thanks for sharing that! Our families surely knew each other in some way? Lol my grandfather partly grew up on or spending much time, helping & playing on the estate too. My great grandfather owned part of the land it was built on & sold it to the Vanderbilts, and part of the deal was for him to also work there as a dairy farmer for the estate. My grandfather attended Biltmore School. That building is still there on Hwy 25 on the outskirts of Asheville.

@UC-cO0xMn5_oC0khZw5PlWrg Excellent point, thank you tons for sharing that. I do not believe likewise that my grandfather as a child or his father as an adult who worked on the estate after selling his land to the Vanderbilts for it, were entirely aware of the sacrifices and dark awful practices... but my grandfather started telling me from the time I was 2 and 3 years old not to ever become a Democrat, he would tease me about it like he seriously wished to inculcate something into me from the beginning of my awareness. He also was not against wealth itself at all, but like a lot of people in our culture in WNC, was against what he called fat cats or some such. It was like he knew something? He'd make comments about these things with a serious steely look in his Irish Cherokee eyes, even though with us kids he was mostly sparkly eyed and funny much of the time. I've always thought in his sharp intuitive way he picked up on something dark happening on the estate and among people like that? I don't know. I so wish he was still alive for me to ask him!

@@iahelcathartesaura3887 my grandma’s family name was Penland.

It’s “Biltmore”, The Biltmore is a hotel

They never show enough of the bedrooms

Just the outside alone is so much detail and beauty

Too expensive. $100.00

That house was full of evil satanists

@88Gibson LesPaul You had to go there. God bless Trump 2020!!

88Gibson LesPaul indeed, we all have our burdens to bear. You with Brexit and us with Trump. One day sanity will return.

@88Gibson LesPaul Dont inject your politics BS into this inspiring video. Keep walking.

Bless you! I have gone to the estate and the interior is fit for kings. So cool!!!

Yah a time of having maids and slaves,

Clearly you haven't heard of Versailles

@Johnny Doeboy ig

KillerKallz : I agree with you !

Do the Grand Tour of Europe and you will have an idea. This estate reminds me of Chambord in the Loure Valley in France.

That's actually a gross over-simplification. Not really broke. There are some excellent books - try Lady On The Hill. It explains how they turned it into a homestead (a money-making home).

@@rollingtones1 Didn't they do it during the great depression to help tourism in the area rather than because the family needing the money?

The family still owns the house to the day and they didn't really ever go broke they just didn't have the money the family once had

Michael André Karlsen My wife and I were there this weekend. The video is only a tiny taste that does not do justice to this place!

David Carroll - Awesome! I wanna go there one day! :D

At Christmas time it is decorated so beautiful !

I can see why! It is beautiful here!

Wowwwwwww! They have a bowling ally there? How extraordinary! Love to see that! Sounds like all the amenities they have built into the White House! Love this amazing place!

Biltmore. The Biltmore is a hotel

Me too! Very elegant idea!

Congratulations on your wedding! I realize this post is right yrs old but nonetheless “CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING THOSE MANY YRS AGO & many happy anniversaries by now! What a special place to honeymoon & what great memories you both must have!!!!♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️

I think that was fairly universal because yes, people were indeed smaller back then (in general). You'd think they'd have larger, lavish beds but no. I always found it odd too.

Were you able to go into all the rooms.. at least look inside?

Bet it is beautiful. I always wanted to go on the Blue Ridge Parkway, to this beautiful estate & The Smokey Mountains! It all looks so beautiful!♥️Praying my husband & I are able to someday! Fighting breast cancer at the amazing Dana Farber Institute right now but praying we can go someday( & we can afford it lol!) My husband is 79 & I am 71 & time going by so quickly ! God Bless!♥️

Thanks for the Great information!

How blessed you are! Looks incredible!

As you should be. Be thankful for what you have, for others have much less...

😂😂 Just stay positive & work that Studio Apartment to save your money! And later you will get want you desire through prayer! Your Mansion awaits you or a lovely home and family! Blessings 🙏

It seems like he spent most of his life building this castle and then he died.He only lived until his 50's. I prefer the simple life myself, thank you. But it's a magnificent building.

Victoria, enjoy. There's no better gift than a home of your own, no matter studio or castle.

Good for you Victoria & good luck to you in getting your studio apartment! I am excited for you but I need to add something Victoria! Just remember this....” It isn’t if you live in a mansion, villa, one bedroom or a studio apartment or even “what you have in life”( fancy vehicles), clothes or trips but “are you happy inside?” Now “THAT” is truly what matters( & good health too, 🤣thinking about it, for if you are sick... “the rest”, doesn’t much matter!))in life! You carry that happiness inside of you & train yourself “to always see the good in every situation or occasion! “ Concentrate on what makes you happy & be grateful( God) for whatever you have & the “rest won’t matter!” Enjoy that new apartment of yours & “God Bless!”♥️

Bianca Hotca how else is the family supposed to maintain the house?

How much are tickets, Bianca? And were you able to get photos - especially of the pool in the basement? I've seen others photos & wonder why there are hanging ropes on one side of the pool with no apparent drainage system. Do you know what that is about??

@@traceyreitterer230 bianca was lying

Ticket prices in 2022 range from approx $90 to $330 per adult depending on the level of the tour chosen. I'd say that could be pricey for many people.

It is an amazing place. You won't be disappointed!

I grew up living close this beautiful place and went many times with my family at Christmas. They have opened more of the house over the years since I have moved away. I remember in my visits back then wishing I could stay overnight and have a key to all those locked doors. I never found myself bored, even after many visits.

Have been more times than I can count. Now that I am wheelchair bound, I treasure the time I spent there. Admiring the artwork from all over the world. Seeing Napolean’s chess set. The two story library was incredible. Hope all who wish to go are able to go.

Definitely don't miss your chance. It's amazing. Words cannot describe the experience of being there, emersed in it. You are transported to a different time in history. To witness it in person is awe inspiring. Do yourself a favor and GO! It's well worth it.

You would be senile to do so silly, there was one phone line running to several phones. No cell phones, no cordless phones.

I'd throw the phone away and enjoy being there.

What a thought. But it does happen. There would be plenty of staff to call your cell and help you track the ringtone sounding. :D

That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. Well done

Owner of that house can loose and buy another phone every single day .

The food at The Stable Cafe is actually quite good.

I ate at Cedric's and the salmon was very good. The Stable cafe I thought was very good also. Give the restaurants another try.

Matthew Rarig - I think it would need to be confined to one specific area.

Matthew Rarig Talk about finding a skeleton in a closet!!?

Ask Anderson Cooper..lol

I live by the Versaille of America

Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20 7 KJV

I agree it is beautiful. ❤

+ranlive1 Some of the interior was used for Richie Rich too.

Flowers in the Attic

@@erincrooke7202 didn't know about flowers in the attic! Guess I'll have to watch it again

@@erincrooke7202 I HATED that movie so much. It was difficult to watch someone be so abusive towards people, children included.

Erin Crooke That movie was filmed at the Crane mansion in Ipswich, MA.

I would love too ha!

Hello from England! I had not heard of this house before, I thought it looked so English : wondered where it was ! Very nice !

lol, please don't tell me you live in Buncombe county and only found out about this from the internet? >_< lol

It would be my favorite place too!