April 1, 2013 - We spent the day on the 8000 acre Biltmore Estate.  Built by George W. Vanderbilt and opened in 1895.  It is the largest single family home in America.  We toured 42 areas of the house with the aid of an audio tour. No photos were allowed in the house. His Heirs opened the Estate to the public in 1930 to bring in money to preserve the Estate during the depression.  It remains a family business today.   After touring the house we walked around the grounds close to the house and in the gardens. Carl's GPS shows the elevation at 3255'. The trees and shrubs are just starting to bud.  The dafodils were putting on a pretty good show.  We had lunch at Antler Hill Village and Winery.  We joined our caravan group for a tour of the winery and tasting at 4 O’clock.  It was a good day.  The weather was cool at times and warm at others but good overall.  There were lots of stairs in the house so even a little exercise.

                                                                           

                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                   

Preserved, not restored 1913 Stevens-Duryea Model "C-6". One of 10 in existence.

See below - each tank cann hold 3190 gal.