{"id":28198,"date":"2020-10-19T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/gracious-art-hospitality-biltmore-813510"},"modified":"2020-10-19T09:00:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T09:00:28","slug":"gracious-art-hospitality-biltmore-813510","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/gracious-art-hospitality-biltmore-813510","title":{"rendered":"The Gracious Art of Hospitality, Thanks to Help from Biltmore\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to create a warm and welcoming home for visiting friends & family<\/h2>\n

Biltmore has long been synonymous with the art of gracious hospitality. When George Vanderbilt married Edith Stuyvesant Dresser in 1898, their French Renaissance style home quickly became a gathering spot for friends and family. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 250 room home (with 35 bedrooms) served as a respite from an increasingly busy world.<\/p>\n

\"TheGeorge and Edith set a high standard for gracious hospitality. Upon arrival into Ashville, they arranged for a driver to greet guests at the train station and then slowly route them through the estate \u2013 sometimes stopping for a refreshing picnic \u2013 before being greeted at the home, their clothing already unpacked and pressed.<\/p>\n

Setting an unrivaled standard of excellence, George and Edith\u2019s dedication to hospitality endures even today. More than a hundred years after construction, Biltmore continues to inspire and delight visitors from around the world. Modern day visitors can not only tour the home, gardens and estate, they can visit Antler Village and stay overnight at the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate\u00ae or The Inn on Biltmore Estate\u00ae, which resides on the hill where George had originally planned for a hotel to be built.<\/p>\n

As the holidays approach \u2013 and we begin to prepare for our holiday entertaining with visiting friends and family<\/a> \u2013 making our own homes places of respite from a busy world is as important as ever. If you\u2019re looking for new ways to welcome those you love with a warm, gracious hospitality, Biltmore has a few suggestions.<\/p>\n

How can we make our homes unique and welcoming to our guests?<\/h2>\n

\"TheJames Lally, Director of Rooms Operations, The Inn on Biltmore Estate\u00ae suggests beginning with what’s most attractive about your house and drawing guests in with that in mind. If you were visiting The Inn \u2013 and were lucky enough to reserve a room with a breathtaking view of the mountains \u2013 the curtains are left open so the first thing you notice about the room is the view. Creating that \u201csense of place\u201d is an invitation \u2013 you\u2019ve arrived at this beautiful place with this beautiful view and your only goal is to enjoy all we offer you.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have Biltmore-like views<\/a>, look around your home and consider what makes it different, what you love about it more than anything else. It might be an heirloom from your grandmother, a refurbished antique picture frame or maybe a DIY home d\u00e9cor project. Whatever it is, think about how you can throw a spotlight on it and create your own sense of place for your guests.<\/p>\n

What details can we add that say, we\u2019ve been expecting you and are excited to welcome you to our home?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no secret that when guests arrive to our homes, whether it\u2019s after a long or short journey, our greeting is always filled with love and welcome. But after the hugs and tears, it\u2019s all about creature comforts, right?<\/p>\n

At the Inn on Biltmore Estate\u00ae, guests are welcomed with refreshments in the lobby \u2013 often themed to the season or holiday. At Thanksgiving this year, for example, guests will be invited to sample individually wrapped caramel apples.<\/p>\n

The Inn staff makes note of their repeat guests\u2019 preferences as well, just as George and Edith did in their time. If guests have a favorite snack or flower, those will be prepared in advance so everything is ready to be sent to the room prior to arrival.<\/p>\n

How can we add a few extra special touches to our guests\u2019 stay?<\/p>\n

Being a thoughtful host begins with predicting what your guests might need or want when they arrive, says Lally.<\/p>\n