Though Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest men in America, his modest sensibilities fettered any desire to build an enormous edifice, such as George Vanderbilt’s 250-room Biltmore House. Still, Kykuit’s main dwelling is grand. Rockefeller’s grandson Nelson made several improvements when he and his family lived here, most notably turning unused basement passages into a much-acclaimed private art gallery. But it is the estate’s grounds that present the patriarch’s true crowning achievement.
I haven’t seen any additional information regarding The Holiday November gathering in Asheville. Have all the spaces been filled?
Thank you for asking Ruth. Yes, at this time we are sold out. We do have a waiting list available, and those signed up to the waiting list will be contacted on a first-come, fist-serve basis. The waiting list can be found by navigating to the Victoria Event registration item found in our online shop. Thank you again! – The Victoria Team