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George Vanderbilt hired Frederick Law Olmsted, who was hired by George Vanderbilt, to create the design for Biltmore Estate’s gardens and grounds. Olmstead was considered, at that time, the country’s most esteemed landscape architect. Frederick Law Olmsted became the Biltmore landscape architect in 1888. Moreover, there was significant collaboration between George Vanderbilt, Frederic Law Olmsted,

Waynesville, a charming town in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in the Western NC mountains, offers an array of exciting summer events and activities for visitors to enjoy. From captivating tours to breathtaking train rides and thrilling sports, this vibrant destination has something for everyone. Let’s delve into the local tours, the Great

Jul 27, 2023 – Jul 30, 2023 The world comes to our mountains for NC’s Official International Festival with visiting dancers and musicians from many countries, big street festival, performances, parade and more in Waynesville… read more READ MORE Brookside Mountain Mist Inn B&B July 27, 2023 Jul 27, 2023 – Jul 30, 2023 The world

Amateur Outdoor Photo Contest Results! The results are in and thank you to all participants! The Winner, receiving a Gift Certificate for 2 nights for 2 adults at Brookside Mountain Mist Inn Bed and Breakfast, Waynesville, NC D. Townsend. Aikin, SC Honorable Mention: R. Rick. Midlothian, VAHonorable Mention: D. Noe. Little Washington, NC “Sunlight Dappled

Fall Color Forecast 2018, Asheville & NC Mountains The fall foliage show in the mountains and foothills surrounding Asheville in western North Carolina brings a kaleidoscope of leaf colors for many weeks. Our Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains have one of the longest autumn color seasons in the country, thanks to our many 6,000-foot

Waynesville is having one of its quaint Friday Night Street Dances tomorrow night (Aug. 10th)! You’ll see traditional mountain clogging and join the fun in a good, old-fashioned, square dance held right in front of our historic courthouse. You’ll think you’ve stepped back to a simpler time in life. You’ll also feel yourself relax and

Coming September 13-14th at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, only 15 minutes from Waynesville, NC. The Smoky Mountain Elk Fest is an event full of music, entertainment and educational demonstrations. You can expect to find lots of great food and drinks, guided hikes, trout racing, wildlife artists, crafts and cultural performances by the Cherokee Indian

It’s that time of year again. Time for the cooler evenings and shorter days leading to the most amazing leaf colors you’ve ever seen. The mountains of Western North Carolina are loaded with trees that have changing leaves. It’s incredible to see mountain after mountain with every imaginable color of leaves, all happening at the