Apollo hits the Biltmore House Gardens

Added April 20, 2009

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Although the weather was a complete washout, Apollo still managed to have a damn fine time at the Biltmore House Gardens. He met some very interesting people, including someone that out-laughed Ray Liotta. It was an unbelievable laugh….

If you're visiting Asheville, the Biltmore House is unquestionably a must-see.

If you're visiting Asheville, the Biltmore House is unquestionably a must-see.

Apollo took in the 500 million different species of flora and fauna at Biltmore.

Apollo took in the 500 million different species of flora and fauna at Biltmore.

Apollo thought this bird cage was pretty kick ass. There was no bird, only leaves.

Apollo thought this bird cage was pretty kick ass. There was no bird, only leaves.

Soon as they get some birds, Apollo shall return.

Soon as they get some birds, Apollo shall return.

Apollo points out the Australian Alexander Palm.

Apollo points out the Australian Alexander Palm.

Apollo thinks back to the scene in Predator when Mac and Dutch hunted the Predator. Predator is still the manliest movie ever created.

Apollo thinks back to the scene in Predator when Mac and Dutch hunted the Predator. Predator is still the manliest movie ever created.

If gardening is your bag, The Biltmore House Gardens will seem like Xanadu.

If gardening is your bag, The Biltmore House Gardens will seem like Xanadu.

The Biltmore House Hot House.

The Biltmore House Hot House.

After the Hot House, Apollo cools down in a bird bath that probably hasn't seen a bird in a 100 years. Pity.

After the Hot House, Apollo cools down in a bird bath that probably hasn't seen a bird in a 100 years. Pity.

Apollo really wanted to climb to the top of this palm tree thing.

Apollo really wanted to climb to the top of this palm tree thing.

Ol' Vanderbuilt sure knew how to make some rad greenhouse action.

Ol' Vanderbuilt sure knew how to make some rad greenhouse action.

After soaking in the greenhouse action, Apollo braves the rain to check out the impressive Biltmore gardens.

After soaking in the greenhouse action, Apollo braves the rain to check out the impressive Biltmore gardens.

Apollo tried that bs rain dance shit to make the rain go away. It just rained harder. Ah, the power of Apollo Creed.

Apollo tried that bs rain dance shit to make the rain go away. It just rained harder. Ah, the power of Apollo Creed.

Apollo digs flowers.

Apollo digs flowers.

The Biltmore House grounds are a whole ton of fun.

The Biltmore House grounds are a whole ton of fun.

Apollo couldn't find a tag showing what type of flowers these be. Maybe someone much smarter knows?

Apollo couldn't find a tag showing what type of flowers these be. Maybe someone much smarter knows?

Apollo watched with pleasure as people struggled to open the huge gigantic monster doors.

Apollo watched with pleasure as people struggled to open the huge gigantic monster doors.

Waterlogged Apollo Creed calls it quits for the day at Biltmore. He'll return when the weather is better.

Waterlogged Apollo Creed calls it quits for the day at Biltmore. He'll return when the weather is better.

The Biltmore House Gardens pretty much rock and roll. Check out the Biltmore House website to plan your visit. If you haven’t been yet, maybe it’s time to go. If you have, maybe time to go back… :)

Biltmore Estate ‘guests’ should also scope out the neighboring Biltmore Village website for a complete listing of all the places to chow, shop and sleep all within walking distance of the Biltmore House.

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