The final gasps of winter are giving way to early spring. Oddly we are in the middle of what is supposed to be a 4-day cold snap that appears to be causing some trauma to the early blooming flowers.

This is a beautifully restored 18th century house that was on the estate when Vanderbilt acquired the property. It now serves as the residence for the winemaker for Biltmore Estate Wines. Nice gig.

Some of the trees are blooming wildly already. This one is particularly resplendent with blossoms and new growth.