A Chihuly Exhibit at the Biltmore – Part 2

Hello friends, I’m baaaack!  Today is A Chihuly Exhibit at the Biltmore – Part 2 and I’m anxious for you to see the rest of the gorgeousness.  If you didn’t see Part 1, click here to see that.  I left off in the Italian Garden but have a lot to show you so let’s get over to the Shrub Garden.

A Chihuly Exhibit at the Biltmore Estate

First stop is the Pergola.  The entire length of it was lined with Chihuly sculptures which he calls Pergola Garden Fiori 2018.

Even under cover of the large vines, they were still beautiful.

These Red Reeds 2017 are so tall and so striking among the plants.  Just a taste of what’s to come as you head to the Conservatory.

These next few art glass sculptures are located in the Walled Garden.  This one is called Paintbrush Tower 2014.

I love how artists name their pieces.  Although I think I would call this Fiery Twirly Whirly.  😉

Chihuly calls this one Electric Yellow and Deep Coral Tower, 2017.  Yes, I think it’s leaning too – Yikes!

As you walk down the path to the Conservatory, you can see the Cattails and Copper Birch Reads, 2015.  Can you imagine them lit up at night?  So pretty.  Once you get inside the Conservatory, there are two matching chandeliers.  As matching as they can being blown separately.  They are called Burnished Amber, Citron, and Teal Chandeliers, 2017

Last but not least as you are leaving the main house, you should head down to do some shopping and check out the Petting Zoo, Winery, and the Creamery.  Located at Antler Hill Village is the Alabaster and Amber Spire Towers, 2017.

There were two more phenomenal art glass sculptures but my photography skills suck and I wouldn’t want to embarrass Dale Chihuly if ever he actually reads this post so I apologize for not adding them in.  You’ll just need to go and see his beautiful pieces for yourself!  Just make sure and go before it closes on Oct. 7, 2018!

Tips when you visit:

1. Don’t go during the hot summer, remember back in 1895 when George W. Vanderbilt had this built, there was no air-conditioning.  They have fans but it is still sticky hot.

2. There is a parking lot with a shuttle which has stops at all the other locations you’ll want to see on the grounds.  The other walking lot takes about 10 minutes to get to the main house and once you’ve gotten to the Conservatory, it’s a haul getting back to the parking lot – if you can find it.

3. Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for a lot of stairs.

4. Sunday is the least crowded day to go (per Biltmore staff).

5. It’s not a place for small children in strollers or that don’t like long walks.  Just sayin.

6. There are places to sit and take in all the beauty.  They also have a restaurant (located in the old stables which is super cool), a candy store, ice cream and gift shop.

That’s all folks.  I hope you enjoyed the pictures.  Last thing, the Biltmore Estate also has concerts, outdoor activities and a hotel.  Which is on my list of things to do in the fall!