Biltmore Christmas Tree

The centerpiece for the christmas at biltmore celebration is the 35 foot fraser fir christmas tree in the banquet hall of biltmore house a tradition started by george vanderbilt himself.

Biltmore christmas tree. The tree farm grows the fraser firs to the biltmore house specifications which include a height of 35 40 feet with a smaller circumference so that they are more lightweight. We are delighted to share this special behind the scenes look at the annual raising of our 35 foot banquet hall christmas tree a beloved tradition that goes. The biltmore christmas tree has been grown at andrews tree farm in newland nc for more than 30 years. The timeless and welcoming beauty of biltmore provided vivid inspiration for this christmas tree.

For many biltmore s iconic tree raising is a spectacle that marks the beginning of the christmas season not just in asheville but across the country. The biltmore house is even more magical when adorned for the holidays complete with 55 elaborate hand decorated trees including the favorite 35 ft. The biltmore estate s tree raising ceremony went virtual for 2020 with viewers at home able to see the process of raising the 35 foot tall fraser fir. The ceremonial raising of the christmas tree is one of the most beloved biltmore holiday traditions attracting visitors to the home s front lawn to see it make its way up to biltmore house on a horse drawn carriage.

Live fraser fir in the banquet hall a thousand poinsettias miles of garland and live music. With more than 100 decorated trees 10 000 ornaments 100 000 twinkling holiday lights and an array of festive christmas displays you ll want to linger longer to experience all that christmas at biltmore has to offer. Glittering holiday décor adorns each area of the estate from biltmore house to antler hill village home to our cozy village hotel four star inn award winning winery shops and restaurants. Raising the banquet hall tree is a christmas tradition at biltmore since this year also marks the 125th anniversary of george vanderbilt welcoming friends and family to biltmore house on christmas eve 1895 lizzie said we wanted to share a closer look at raising the big tree including many behind the scenes details.

Throughout the estate find 100 decorated trees with 25 000 ornaments 1 5 miles of fresh garlands 500 wreaths and sprays 2 000 poinsettias and other favorite holiday plants and 100 kissing balls. This christmas however due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic the pageantry was shifted to the internet. The enchanting spirit of biltmore. Featuring lifelike foliage easy plug convenience and hand strung led lights our biltmore spruce reflects the exceptional care and craftsmanship that has defined the estate for generations.