Iconic Biltmore Estate announces November reopening date after Hurricane Helene damage
The historic Biltmore Estates in North Carolina will be reopening next month after the tourist attraction suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
The historic Biltmore Estates in North Carolina will be reopening next month after the tourist attraction suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
The 129-year-old mansion in Asheville confirmed in an October 19 Facebook post that it will reopen in time for visitors to celebrate the joy of the holiday season together.
According to its post, the estate will be up and running again on November 2.
The compassion and resolve of our region have been rising every day from beneath the weight of this storm, the note read.
Thanks to the incredible work of so many generous people, recovery is happening all around us.
The Biltmore Estate announced it will reopen on November 2 after suffering damage from Hurricane Helene
The 8,000-acre estate closed shortly after Helene ripped through Asheville in late September.
The storm left its once daffodil-lined entry road awash in mud. The Biltmore Village, where visitors could walk around and admire the historic buildings, was full of toppled statues.
The entrance to Biltmore, located in Biltmore Village, and other low-lying areas of the property, such as our farm, experienced significant flooding and damage to buildings, another Facebook post read.
We sadly lost a few of our animals during the storm, but the vast majority are safe and accounted for thanks to our dedicated agriculture and equestrian teams.
The Biltmore Village suffered some of the worst damage due to floodwaters from the Swannanoa River.
However, the estate reported that the Biltmore House and Conservatory, Winery, Gardens, and overnight properties had minimal or no damage.
The Asheville tourist attraction suffered damage from the storm in September
The Biltmore has been focusing on its cleanup and recovery efforts since Helene caused its closure.
Shortly after the Category 4 storm, the estate launched a $2 million Biltmore Relief Fund to support employees, provide support to local nonprofits, and invest in community recovery, according to its website.
The estate praised first responders, utility workers, and community volunteers for their endless compassion, care, and courage.
The estate has been focusing on its cleanup and recovery efforts
Guests who were supposed to visit the estate this month were given the option to keep their ticket and reservation for a later date or receive a refund.
The Biltmore advised visitors planning to visit this month to call to apply credit for a future visit through November 1, 2025.
Those who planned to visit the estate for Christmas are all set.
Access for Biltmore Annual Passholders, Vanderbilt Wine Club members, and the Sporting Clay Club will remain closed, according to its website.
Daily Mail has reached out to Biltmore Estates for comment.
