Quit being a working stiff, and get a break from the mundane to just indulge. Take five days to live like royalty in Asheville. This is the only place on earth where you can find America's largest home, America's most visited winery, one of the nation's most acclaimed spas and some of the Southeast's best fine dining all in one place.
You may not be able to be a king or queen every day, and sure you'll return to your regular life after you leave. But wouldn't it be nice to live like the upper crust, even if it's just for five days.
You've worked hard. Now it's time to reap some benefits! Your carriage awaits...
Five Days to Live Like Royalty |
| Day 1 - Dinner Fit for a King When you arrive in Asheville, experience a divine dinner at the four-diamond, upscale Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill Inn housed in a Victorian mansion. You can choose the prix fixe menu or the excuisite multi-course Chef's Tasting Menu starting with the amuse bouche and ending with dessert. Splurge for the wine pairing with the courses. Stay at the upscale Richmond Hill Inn, Inn on Biltmore Estate or the historic The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa for elegant accommodations. |
| Day 2 - Day at a Castle Spend the day wandering the estate of Biltmore, America's largest home and featuring America's most visited winery. George Vanderbilt's French chateau style mansion features 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces and art masterpieces. The estate also features elegant gardens. |
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Day 3 - Be a Golfer |
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Day 4 - Collect Art You don't have to be part of the upper echelon of society to collect art. In Asheville, there are hundreds of artists and galleries with unique paintings, sculpture and crafts. Spend the morning perusing the 30-plus galleries of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. Later in the day, hit some other art collecting hot-spots like Historic Biltmore Village, the River Arts District or .Folk Art Center |
| Day 5 - Get Pampered Like Royalty Before you return to the life of a normal worker, experience a true upscale indulgence. Visit a local day spa or spa resort for some pampering. The Spa at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, for instance, was named one of the world's best resort spas. |
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