Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina

By Connie Limon

This is Part 6 of a series of articles. Visiting the Biltmore Estate in Ashefield, North Carolina is a fun and educational trip for the entire family.

Introduction to Fly-Fishing at Biltmore Estate

Receive expert advice from Biltmore Estate’s professional instructors daily. A reservation is recommended. You will learn the essentials of casting and fly-tying and then be able to test your new skills from the shores or on a boat at the Lagoon. The lessons are taught by world-class N.L. Wilson instructors with all the equipment provided at a cost of $100 for one person per instructor, and $150 for two people per instructor. These fees are in addition to the estate admission. A North Carolina fishing license is not required.

Introduction to Fly-Tying & Fish Entomology

Daily two-hour lessons in the art of fly-tying and fish entomology in a classroom setting at a cost of $90 for one person per instructor and $150 for two people per instructor. Fees stated are in addition to estate admission in the year of 2007.

Half-Day Shore Fly-Fishing

At Biltmore Estate you can learn the basics about fly-fishing casting, equipment, presentations, landing the fish, water safety and knots. Lessons are given daily with a reservation recommended. The lessons are four-hours in length and takes place at the Outdoor Center and on the Lagoon. All the equipment you need for the lessons are provided. A North Carolina fishing license is also required. Cost for the half-day shore fly-fishing lessons given at Biltmore Estate is $200 for one person per instructor and $300 for two people per instructor. Fees stated are in addition to estate admission fee in the year of 2007.

Half Day Boat Fly-Fishing at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

A four-hour drift boat float trip on the French Broad River with a professional guide for fly-fishes and small mouth bass with all equipment provided. Activity occurs daily with a reservation recommended. You will need to have a current North Carolina fishing license for this activity. The cost is $275 per excursion for 1 or 2 people in addition to your estate admission in the year of 2007.

Customized Fly-Fishing Adventures at Biltmore Estate

You can enjoy a half-day or full-day guided fly-fishing trip wading or floating on the French Broad River or other local river daily with a current North Carolina fishing license. This full day excursion includes lunch and a reservation is recommended. The cost is $275 half-day (4-hour) up to two guests and $400 full-day up to two guests. These fees are in addition to the estate admission fee.

The Biltmore Estate Fishing Checklist includes:

• Be sure and wear comfortable clothing that you don’t care to get dirty or wet
• Bring along some waterproof sunscreen (it is a high probability you will get wet), some good sunscreen, your favorite pair of rugged sunglasses with straps, a hat, a long-sleeved shirt and pants for extra sun protection
• You will also need a North Carolina current fishing license for the guided trips. The lessons at Biltmore estate do not require a fishing license.

Continued in Part 7

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Written by: Connie Limon. For more information about planning a trip to the Biltmore Estate visit http://smalldogs2.com/BiltmoreEstateTripPlan For a variety of FREE reprint articles and special sections of other topics visit Camelot Articles at http://www.camelotarticles.com

By Connie Limon

This is Part 7 of a series of articles. Visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is a fun and educational trip for the entire family.

Land Rover Experience and Driving School at the Biltmore Estate

An experienced instructor will guide you along with Land Rover® vehicles regardless of your skill level while you navigate incredible off-road obstacles. This activity is subject to availability and will require specific details and reservations from the Biltmore Estate Company. The activity is offered daily (subject to availability). Start off with Driver Training School in order to learn the basic off-road driving techniques from an expert instructor. Cost for up to 3 drivers varies with time from 1-hour Land Rover Lessons to 6-hour full day lessons starting at $200 for 1-hour and $800 for 6-hour full day lesson.

Land Rover Ride-Along Expedition at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

An expert driver can take you over broken bridges, climb large boulders and rocks and go on sideways adventures tackling hills at all angles. A Land Rover ride-along expedition is available daily in July and August and Friday – Sunday during the months of September through June. Cost for the expedition is $20 per person in addition to estate admission in the year of 2007.

Kids Land Rover Adventure Course at Biltmore Estate

An advanced reservation is required for the kids Land Rover Adventure course that occurs daily. Children are allowed to climb behind the wheel of an electric mini Land Rover and drive through natural obstacles and gentle terrain. A qualified adult instructor will always accompany children. All the vehicles for children have limited speeds equal to a walking pace and also include instant remote cut-off. Cost per child is $49 in addition to the estate admission.

Equestrian Center at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

Would you like to explore more than 80 miles of estate trails on the same paths used by the Vanderbilts and their guest at the turnoff the century? This is possible in the year of 2007 at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The well-marked trails lead through pristine forests, green pastures, and along the banks of French Broad River. You have the choice from five different 10-30 mile loops. Several of the loops include optional jumps and are suitable for carriages.

Biltmore Estate Equestrian Programs

The Biltmore Estate equestrian program is based upon the Natural Horsemanship approach. The program centers upon communicating and developing respect and rapport with the horse.

Lessons in the Biltmore Estate Equestrian Program

The equestrian lesson at the Biltmore Estate provides a great way to build self confidence and increase physical fitness. Their team of instructors is highly qualified with years of experience teaching children and adults.

Private Equestrian Lessons

If you prefer learning privately rather than in a group, Biltmore Estate offers private lessons that are one-on-one intensive learning and undivided instructor attention.

Group Equestrian Lessons

One advantage of group lessons is that they give students a chance to compare and contrast their skills with other riders in a friendly environment.

Horse Boarding at Biltmore Estate

They currently (in the year of 2007) have 24 stalls available for year-round use. They utilized a specialized barn staff to care for your horses throughout the year. The staff feeds, turnouts, vet checks, observes shoeing schedules and provides special attention to your horse’s needs.

Horse boarding services at Biltmore Estate includes:

• Stall cleaning
• Shavings
• Morning turnout for winter months
• Evening turnout for spring and summer months
• Blanketing
• Hay and grain
• General horse care

Temporary Stalling

Bring your horse and enjoy more than 80 miles of well-marked estate trails. There is also limited primitive camping and a six-stall barn available at additional fees. Cost for a day ride pass is $25 per rider in addition to estate admission with a reservation required.

Written by: Connie Limon. For more information about planning a trip to the Biltmore Estate visit http://smalldogs2.com/BiltmoreEstateTripPlan For a variety of FREE reprint articles and special sections of other topics visit Camelot Articles at http://www.camelotarticles.com