{"id":27204,"date":"2015-05-04T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T23:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=27204"},"modified":"2015-05-03T17:57:25","modified_gmt":"2015-05-03T22:57:25","slug":"downton-abbey-at-the-biltmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=27204","title":{"rendered":"Downton Abbey at the Biltmore"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few of my girlfriends and I took an overnight road trip to Asheville, NC a few weeks ago for something very, very special.\u00a0 The Biltmore Estate<\/a> is having a special presentation through May 25.\u00a0 They are featuring costumes worn by the Downton Abbey actors\/characters throughout the mansion.\u00a0 The Biltmore was at its peak during the same period of time that Downton Abbey takes place which is one of the reasons for the exhibit’s popularity.\u00a0 And if that wasn’t enough, visitors also were able to enjoy the flowers in the spring garden.<\/h3>\n

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As with everything they do, the Biltmore displayed the costumes beautifully.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take photos inside so that means I don’t get to show them to you.\u00a0 However, just imagine you can see them as I tell you how they were displayed:\u00a0 Costumes were on display throughout the rooms in the house, and they selected clothes for each room that were somewhat appropriate for that space.\u00a0 For instance, one of Matthew’s suits was on display in the billards room.\u00a0 And a coat\u00a0 edged in red flowers that Cora wore to Lady Mary’s wedding was displayed in a room that had red flowers on a Swedish fireplace mantel.\u00a0 They also color-coordinated dresses to the rooms they were in.\u00a0 They had a framed picture of each outfit being worn by the actor in the show, and they gave some history about it.\u00a0 For instance, Cora’s coat that I mentioned above was made from a vintage tablecloth, and one dress was inspired by a vintage piece of lace.\u00a0 Fans of Downton Abbey know how much thought and work they put into the details.\u00a0 My only disappointment was that Lady Mary’s wedding dress wasn’t on view.\u00a0 When I first saw it in the show, it literally took my breath away.<\/h3>\n

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The Biltmore was absolutely packed with visitors.\u00a0 Not only were people there to see the costumes, but they were also there to see the spring gardens.\u00a0 And to top it off, it was in the middle of spring break for many students.\u00a0 We snaked our way through the mansion.\u00a0 Everyone was respectful and not pushy.\u00a0 I think being in such elegant surroundings put us all on our best behavior.<\/h3>\n

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As always, my favorite part of the Biltmore tour was the servants’ quarters downstairs.\u00a0 They displayed costumes from the Downton staff as well.\u00a0 It was a thrill to see Mrs. Patmore’s cooking uniform and Daisy’s, too.\u00a0 Of course, Carson was represented.<\/h3>\n

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After we toured the house, we had lunch in the Stables restaurant.\u00a0 The food was good, and the service was very good.\u00a0 Then we made our way to the garden.<\/h3>\n

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The green houses were also pure perfection.<\/h3>\n

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\"Biltmore\"<\/h3>\n

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If you are within driving distance, I highly recommend that you take a road trip to see them.\u00a0 Also, be sure to have a meal at the Grove Park Inn<\/a>.\u00a0 We ate lunch there the day we arrived.\u00a0 Lucky for us, the weather was warm enough so that we could sit in the outside dining area.\u00a0 The service, food, (and bloody Marys) were all wonderful.<\/h3>\n

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This is not an ad.\u00a0 We just wanted to make you aware of this exceptional exhibit.\u00a0 Thanks so much for stopping in.<\/h3>\n

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Take care.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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