ASHEVILLE, N.C. — After Helene tore through the Carolinas late last week, early images showed flooded areas and devastation in communities around the Asheville, North Carolina area.
Among those areas was the Biltmore Village area, which leads into the famed Biltmore Estate . The estate itself is a major tourist attraction. Built over the course of six years beginning in 1889, the sprawling 250-room mansion features more than four areas of floor space that guests can explore and immerse themselves in the history of the legacy left by George Washington Vanderbilt II.
Vanderbilt, a native of Staten Island in New York, chose the rolling hills near Asheville to become his country home. As of Oct. 1, the estate itself remains closed to the public.
However, the extent of any damage done to the Biltmore mansion or nearby buildings is not yet evident. In a notice posted online, estate management said the entire area the mansion and associated property sits on would be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 15 because of flooding, impassable roads, and ongoing utility outages.
Employees have been asked to check in with their supervisors when possible and are also not allowed on without direction from supervisory staff. Passholders and club members are also unable to access the grounds at this time. Guests who have daytime visit tickets can either request a refund online or use their ticket on another day.
Visitors looking to use their tickets on another day should not call to reschedule until .
