In the ongoing process of posting shots of all the people who do so much to make Abner (and me) feel so good about living here, I am adding two of the folks who work the entry kiosk at Biltmore. Above is our friend Jennifer who is probably the most enthusiastic Abner spoiler of the front gate crowd. Carlos, below, is lower key in his approach but still never fails to have a smile and friendly word for us.

The vineyards on the West Side are just amazing looking. They are astoundingly well tended and follow the slopes around the lake like contour lines on a survey.

This view is from the top of the vineyard area looking back at the barns by Biltmore's commercial nursery facility.