Asheville NC is a hotbed for arts and crafts

In years his son William Henry doubled the family fortune. His son George W. inherited that million which in today s dollars would be a hefty billion. And that s before there were income taxes. The home is still the largest in America although no one lives there. the family member now running the place has a goal. The place was spotless during my two hour walk through not a dust bunny or cobweb in sight. Sufferers of tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments flocked to the region after the railroad arrived in . Health retreats were set up to treat the patients. Resorts and luxury inns were built to house the healthy. The Grove Park Inn is still magnificent with wings added in and and a spa created in . The youngest of her eight children Thomas lived and worked in the house. One of the boy s jobs was to pass out cards advertising the home at the train station. The cards said No Sick People. So he stayed away for about eight years. Asheville is enjoyi! ng a resurgence today. Even the old Woolworth s is divided into artists booths. There are at least three dozen galleries in downtown Asheville. Getting displayed in the Folk Art Center is even harder. Spokeswoman Ada Dudenhoffer said more than artists from nine states applied last year. A jury viewed their slides then invited to bring in their work for inspection. Eight were accepted she said. They re a pretty tough crowd. The Inn on Biltmore Estate opened in with rooms for guests. The inn has a gourmet restaurant that offers formal dining. There are gift shops at the gate house main house and winery. And if you re really inspired by Biltmore s design you can go to www. com and see a whole line of indoor and outdoor furnishings inspired by George s worldwide collecting. Biltmore Estate is an experience for all seasons. The Azalea Garden contains one of the country s largest selections of native azaleas acres that glow each spring. Beginning in November the cha! teau is decorated for Christmas and open for candlelight tours. He an d his wife Edith had one child Cornelia who was born in the house. Today the estate employs some people and is said to contribute million annually into the Asheville economy. Some of the studios are open daily to visitors some are open only by appointment. Most are open to the public during scheduled studio strolls which are advertised at www. Knock on a door if you hear a radio. Pattiy Torno who makes quilts that sell for up to . Mark Olson who was using a letterpress to emboss wedding invitations with a delicate dogwood blossom. Marty and Eileen Black who fire pottery with the difficult copper red glaze. Genie Maples who does large colorful abstract oils that she calls visual poetry. The rugged landscape has been featured in several movies including Last of the Mohicans . Our first stop was Highland Brewing Co. which Mark said was owned by Oscar Wong. An American success story. Admission starts at online at the gate then drops to and Jan. higher prices on Sat! urdays. Guided and behind the scenes tours are available. For tickets or room rates at the Inn on Biltmore Estate www. Room rates start at . Room rates start at . Miami Herald Media Company.

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