Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 5-7 

Refund Deadline: Oct. 2 

Trip Leader: Shirley du Pont 

Depart BCC: 8:00 a.m. 

Return BCC: 6:00 p.m. 

Fee: $460 Dbl; $610 Sgl (Transportation, lodging admission)

Activity Level: OLLI Level 2 - Moderate

Experience the elegance and holiday charm of the Biltmore Estate, the luxurious home of George and Emily Vanderbilt. Tour the mansion decorated for Christmas and view stunning displays of vintage clothing, art, furniture, and the Tutankhamun exhibition. Enjoy access to Antler Hill Village, including the winery and complimentary winetasting. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Art Center, showcasing the finest Appalachian crafts, and visit the awe-inspiring Basilica of Saint Lawrence, home to the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the U.S.-built without beams or steel. Dinner at the historic Grove Park Inn (Dutch Treat) rounds out this unforgettable getaway.