Ashville, North Carolina
The Biltmore Estate....the largest home in the United States
The Estate from the West lawn
Angled windows following the interior staircase
Staircase and huge mulitilevel chandelier
A kitchen to die for
Interior decor relecting admirers
Sculptures line the outdoor entertainment area...too large to be called a "patio"
Gargoyles greet visitors
Detail of hand carved wall gargoyle
Architectural details are astonishing
Copper gutters ...copper patina
Wall and roof intersections need appropriate guards
More spectacular architectural details
The roof area allows magnificent vistas of the property and surrounding National Forests that were "given" to the US by the Vanderbilts
The Pond...and bridge
Vanderbilt mum garden
Garden colors
Peekaboo view...
Orchid
Carniverous pitcher plant
Tree bark....surreal design
The Vanderbilt gardens and photographer, Julie
