{"id":39677,"date":"2018-09-10T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T23:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=39677"},"modified":"2018-09-10T15:05:24","modified_gmt":"2018-09-10T20:05:24","slug":"chihuly-at-the-biltmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=39677","title":{"rendered":"Chihuly at the Biltmore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this summer Yankee and I had a child free weekend, thanks to Mom and Dad!\u00a0 We decided to take a quick weekend trip to Asheville, NC.\u00a0 While in Asheville we decided to go to the Biltmore, and it just happened to be when the Chihuly exhibit was happening.\u00a0 It was such a cool exhibit to see, and I want to be sure to share it with y&#8217;all.\u00a0 If you get a chance, the exhibit will be happening till October 7.\u00a0 This post is heavy on pictures and light on words.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39664\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-13-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-13-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-13-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-13-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-13.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have been to the Biltmore a few times, but the last time was when I was in college.\u00a0 It is still as grand as I remember.<\/p>\n<h2>Chihuly Outside at the Biltmore<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39665\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-12-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-12-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-12-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-12-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-12.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The day we went was beautiful, and as we got in the car to leave, it started raining so we hit it just right. The grounds are just as impressive as the house itself.\u00a0\u00a0Chihuly&#8217;s work was amazing.\u00a0 Here this boat was filled with large glass balls and other designs.\u00a0 People loved seeing his work around the grounds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-39666\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11-563x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"563\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11-563x1024.jpg 563w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11-178x323.jpg 178w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11-768x1397.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11-300x546.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-11.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have a special exhibit where you can tour the grounds at night, and I think this would have been a spectacular sight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39667\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-10.jpg 890w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-10-359x323.jpg 359w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-10-768x690.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-10-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The work that goes into each of these pieces has to be so time-consuming.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39669\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-8-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-8-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-8-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-8.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39668\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-9-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-9-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-9-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-9-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-9.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39670\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-7-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-7-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-7-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-7.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39671\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-6-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-6-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-6-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-6.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Chihuly Inside<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39672\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-5-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-5-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-5.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The moment we walked inside the Biltmore, on the right we were greeted by this beautiful design in the atrium.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39673\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-4-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-4-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-4.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I still can&#8217;t get over the grandness of it all.\u00a0 One of the reasons Vanderbilt had so much money to spend on this house is because it was built before income taxes became mandatory.\u00a0\u00a0 This mantel is massive and stunning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39674\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3-710x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3-710x1024.jpg 710w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3-224x323.jpg 224w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3-768x1107.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3-300x432.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the-Biltmore-3.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think I&#8221;ll just sit and write a little note at this desk.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39675\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-2-242x323.jpg 242w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-2-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-2.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The downstairs always is fascinating. We got to see how much went on behind the scenes to make this house run.\u00a0 I loved it even more, especially since Downton Abbey.\u00a0 I know this kitchen got lots of use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39676\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1-766x1024.jpg 766w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1-241x323.jpg 241w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1-768x1027.jpg 768w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1-300x401.jpg 300w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Biltmore-1.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The property has a winery and places to stay so you really can spend the whole weekend on the grounds.\u00a0 This work was down by the winery, and it reminded me of a pineapple top.\u00a0 It was really cool. If you get a chance I would highly recommend checking out the Biltmore and this exhibit.\u00a0 It was an added bonus, and we\u00a0both really enjoyed the estate.\u00a0 To see a Chihuly exhibit that Mom saw last fall in Kentucky, go<a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2017\/11\/01\/dale-chihuly-at-makers-mark-bourbon-distillery\/\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this summer Yankee and I had a child free weekend, thanks to Mom and Dad!\u00a0 We decided to take a quick weekend trip to Asheville, NC.\u00a0 While in Asheville we decided to go to the Biltmore, and it just happened to be when the Chihuly exhibit was happening.\u00a0 It was such a cool exhibit [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[9,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39677"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39677"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39677\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39822,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39677\/revisions\/39822"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/39669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}