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March 26–May 21, 2026
Celebrate Spring with a spectacular display of colorful blooms across the Biltmore estate. Starting on the first day of spring, Biltmore celebrates the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and his final project – George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Biltmore gardens. The bright colors in the gardens are brought inside with an opulent display of tropical plants and lavish flowers inside Biltmore House.
During this festival of flowers, see spring evolve with a steady progression of blooms with 100,000 bulbs planted on the estate. Tulips abound at Biltmore’s main entrance and the big display in the Walled Garden with 50,000 tulips, 14,000 daffodils and 1,000 hyacinths.
Blooms at Biltmore
Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during Memorial Day weekend. More than 200 plant and craft vendors line Main Street, from Sixth Avenue to Caswell Street, transforming the historic downtown area into an seven-block garden wonderland.
The Peony Fields in Inman, SC are now open to visitors. There is no U-Pick this season, but as long as there are blooms, you can purchase flowers or call for a tour. To learn more click here.
You’re Invited to Visit Tom and Charlotte Brass’s
Beautiful Serenity Moss Garden in Hendersonville!
Opening Day is March 21 - and Saturday’s through May 9, 2026
SERENITY MOSS GARDEN - Spring Schedule: Opening day will be Saturday, March 21, 10AM - 4PM. (Also, on upcoming Saturdays, 10AM-4PM: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9.) TOTALLY FREE!
The Serenity Moss Garden has taken over 12 years and 350,000 floral pins to develop. The moss covers a mountain hillside area, approximately 10,000 square feet, surrounded by forest on Long John Mountain. Over seventy varieties of mostly ephemeral flowers bloom throughout the moss during the springtime. The moss garden is viewed from a 100 foot long wood-chip trail walk-around.
Charlotte Brass will also be showing some of her wonderful art and greeting cards. Some of her work can be seen here: CharlotteBrassArt.com Please wear secure shoes (not flip flops) as there are a couple of short inclines. (Small children must hold their parents hands at all times) No pets, please. Address is: 253 Park Lane, Hendersonville, NC at the very end of Park Lane. Please park in the cul-de-sac and walk up the driveway.
Biltmore House Lights Up the Night with the Magic of Luminere - From March 26 - Oct. 2026
Don’t miss this wonderful light and sound show illuminating the history of The Biltmore House and the beauty of the grounds!
There’s a great video on the website as well as much more information about the event and how to purchase tickets. You might also like to know that the original score for the show was produced and performed by the Asheville Symphony Orchestra!
Select evenings starting March 26, 2026.
With Spring in the Air -
It’s Time to GET OUT- side!
Enjoy this fabulous guide from WUNC News. Inside, you’ll find: Outdoor escapes across state parks, rivers, and beaches. Music, art, and culture in towns and cities across the state. Local flavors and foodie destinations worth the trip. And history and scenic spots that capture North Carolina’s character