Piedmont Arts Takes Bus Trip to Biltmore Estate for “Chihuly Nights”

Take a bus trip from Piedmont Arts to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, to explore the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Representing the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Chihuly’s works in North Carolina, Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. 

Guests will not only see Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens, but will tour Antler Hill Village and enjoy at Dutch treat dinner at the Stable Cafe prior to touring the exhibit. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. 

Schedule:

• 12 pm – Bus leaves Piedmont Arts
• 4 pm – Explore Antler Hill Village
• 5:45 pm – Dutch Treat Dinner at Stable Cafe
• 7:30 pm – Tour of Biltmore House & Gardens
• 1 am – Arrive back at Piedmont Arts

Tickets to Piedmont Arts’ Bus Trip: Chihuly Nights at Biltmore are $120 per person, with an optional boxed lunch available for $10. Tickets are on sale now at Piedmont Arts and online here.

About Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly is an American glass sculptor. His works are considered to possess outstanding artistic merit in the field of blown glass, moving it into the realm of large-scale sculpture. The technical difficulties of working with glass forms are considerable, yet Chihuly uses it as the primary medium for installations and environmental artwork. His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide.