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<\/a><\/p>\nWe were perched on the side of a mountain with a barfy two mile winding road to get there. \u00a0We slowed to a snail’s pace and everyone arrived intact. \u00a0 Four bedrooms, fire pit outside, stone fireplace inside, open floorplan, hot tub, gourmet kitchen….the list goes on and on. \u00a0And don’t forget the view! \u00a0Fabulous house!!!!<\/p>\n
We spent one day in the city of Asheville. \u00a0It has changed a bit since my last visit. \u00a0It is a lot more bustling and touristy. Also since my last visit, it appears to be okay to turn your children into panhandlers or should I say street performers. \u00a0We saw quite a few. Although they were entertaining, I think Saturdays are best left for childhood fun and frolic not for funding your college or paying the cable\u00a0bill for your parents. \u00a0You will have plenty of time to work as an adult, believe me.<\/p>\n However with that said, the rule in Asheville is plainly posted and we will adhere to the laws of the town.<\/p>\n One restaurant we went to was The Tupelo Honey Cafe. There is also one in Atlanta if we need another delicious fix.<\/p>\n Gina ordered a chicken biscuit with gravy and ham on top.<\/p>\n We went for dessert to the nearby chocolate shop – The Chocolate Fetish. \u00a0We arrived on \u00a0April Fool’s Day and the trick of the day for them was serving what looked like chocolate covered cherries (see in the case bottom left) but actually they were dipped cocktail onions. \u00a0It was a funny prank and the innocent victim received a regular chocolate medallion for being a good sport.<\/p>\n We hit a few other stores and then back to the house for games and\u00a0an in-house dinner.<\/p>\n One game we played was Yahtzee.<\/p>\n Now, wouldn’t you think that if you rolled TWO Yahtzees in a game you would be assured to be the winner. \u00a0Terri did that and was sitting pretty for a while. But not today! Gina the Golden Girl rolled an unprecedented THREE Yahtzees in one game. \u00a0She also won twice at LCR . \u00a0If it hadn’t been such a long barfy ride down the mountain, we would have made her go buy some lottery tickets and rub some of her luck onto them.<\/p>\n The Biltmore dazzled as always, even in the rain.<\/p>\n We took a group photo before the docent ushered us off the steps. \u00a0Smile pretty. \u00a0You only have one chance to make it look good.<\/p>\n It was hot and crowded but we enjoyed the sights of a life vastly different from our own.<\/p>\n One of my favorite spots at the Biltmore is the view from the balcony. \u00a0We couldn’t go out there today but you could still enjoy it from the doorway.<\/p>\n We loved the indoor garden\/sunroom, too.<\/p>\n After the tour we ate at Cedric’s Tavern near the Winery. \u00a0This restaurant is named after the Vanderbilt’s pet Saint Bernard, Cedric, so you can imagine how shocked I was to see a photo of Chupa on their wall.<\/p>\n Their delicious meals were served with their namesake\u00a0sweet dill pickles. \u00a0This one is about to leap out of the jar and land on my plate. The man behind Terri looks like he wants to join the group with his red shirt.<\/p>\n Next it was wine tasting and souvenir shopping. Then we headed back to the cabin for our last night of fun.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n