Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 5-7 

Refund Deadline: Oct. 2 

Trip Leader: Shirley du Pont 

Depart UA Gadsden Center: 8:30 a.m.

Return UA Gadsden Center: 6:00 p.m. 

Reduced Fee: $425 Dbl; $575 Sgl (Transportation,lodging admission), courtesy of the Dennis James TravelFund. See pg. 7 in the catalog for more details.

Activity Level: OLLI Level 2 - ModerateExperience the elegance and holiday charm of theBiltmore Estate, the luxurious home of George and EmilyVanderbilt. 

Tour the mansion decorated for Christmas andview stunning displays of vintage clothing, art, furniture,and the Tutankhamun exhibition. Enjoy access to AntlerHill Village, including the winery and complimentary winetasting. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Art Center,showcasing the finest Appalachian crafts, and visit theawe-inspiring Basilica of Saint Lawrence, home to thelargest freestanding elliptical dome in the U.S.-builtwithout beams or steel. Dinner at the historic Grove ParkInn (Dutch Treat) rounds out this unforgettable getaway.