When you're in Asheville, they say the Biltmore is a MUST! So we booked a couple tickets ($115 PP)…read morefor the regular grounds tour + wine tasting. It was the perfect day weather wise to tour through the estate inside and out. The place is massive! The closer you get the more small you feel and walking through from room to room you just can't believe how big and spacious it is. This was my first tour where they give you this phone that looks vintage or from the 80's and you click on each number and an audio guides you through each room and gives you the back story. It was quite amusing watching so many people walking around with these phones up to their ears while trying to take photos. Some of the rooms were so beautiful, the fireplaces and how well they preserved a lot of these super old things. It was a fairly busy afternoon but the pace was quite steady for a weekday so I'm glad we chose that over a weekend. After the tour inside we grab a bite and drink at the two places offered outside. Then we made our way through the gardens and just endless rows of tulips. Make sure you go through and down to go to the botanical gardens. Holy cow, this was place was insane and the plants and flowers were gorgeous. I gotta give it up for these landscapers and people that keep up with all of it. There were plants and flowers I've never seen before and then you get to one room where there's a violinist and that was such a nice touch. After that we hopped back into our car and strolled over to the wine tasting room and gift shop. They were very quick and efficient with how it was set up and with all these groups coming in at once. We got to taste 5 wines and ended up taking 2 bottles home. I would say be prepared to spend some money visiting the Biltmore Estate but it was totally worth it! We got some beautiful views and photos!

The Biltmore at Christmas is truly magical. The mansion is glowing with lights, and the…read morebeautifully manicured grounds make the entire property feel like a holiday dream. Inside, the decorations are absolutely stunning, with poinsettias and flowers everywhere and breathtaking Christmas trees in every room. Carolers and a harp player add to the festive atmosphere, making the experience even more special. The tour is very informative, and we loved learning about the history of the estate. There's also so much to enjoy around the property, including the gardens, winery, hotel, and restaurants. The gift shops are filled with wonderful keepsakes, too. This is one of my favorite places to visit and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful examples of ornamental architecture--especially during the magic of Christmas.

This place is massive! You could easily spend the entire day here and still not see everything! I…read morewas really impressed by how well-organized it was, especially for such a large space. The selection was great, and while prices were a bit on the higher side, that's expected when you're supporting a local business rather than a big box store like Home Depot or Lowe's. You also pay for quality of the plants and service, so don't let the prices scare you. My only complaint is the limited selection of perennials. They had tons of houseplants, annuals, and other varieties, but the perennial section felt a bit lacking. Still, the overall experience was amazing. One tip: if you get easily distracted or overwhelmed, maybe visit once just to look around, then come back with a list. I made the mistake of trying to browse and shop at the same time and ended up leaving empty-handed because there were just so many options. (Not a bad problem to have--just be prepared!) The staff was also super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Wife brought home 3 packs of plants...so 36 total. I noticed some of them already looked in bad…read moreshape and basically dead, to the point where it was just rotten stems or none at all. We sent pictures and were told they just looked dried out, so I watered them all down...well that seemed to pretty much finish them off. The shady thing is my wife didn't know anything about it, so they picked them out for her.

Tucked away in a quaint old coach house, Colonial Florist is an adorable, local flower shop. The…read morestore itself is overflowing with flowers, flower paraphernalia (pots, vases, ribbons), and cheery, helpful salespeople. Colonial has always helped out when we've needed flowers for family events - even on very short notice (That's right - if you live in the Waynesville area and have received flowers from me, they may have been last-minute. My secret is safe with Colonial!). As a bonus, Colonial is home to a couple friendly animals. Papa B. met a cat on one of his visits, and later that weekend, I was greeted by a German Shepard puppy. Flowers and puppies? It doesn't get much better than that!

I am extremely disappointed with the order I placed on 4-16-2. The gentleman (Mr. Jack) who took my…read morevery specific order for red tulips and I had what I thought was a long conversation on exactly what I would happily pay $120 including delivery fee for a bouquet of red tulips. Apparently, I was wrong because what was delivered was a bouquet of lilies with tulips. I call and spoke to Mr. Jack and his response to my dissatisfaction was... "I did you a favor by adding the lilies plus I didn't charge you for the lilies" I did not ask him to add any other flower to MY ORDER and I was quite thrilled in his assurance that my requested bouquet could be filled. Sadly, he ruined my birthday gift to my dear friend. I will never give my business to Colonial Floral & gifts ever again nor will I recommend them to anyone. Mr. Jack did offer to go pick up the arrangement that was delivered to my friend informing me that -he would be "happy to go pick up the bouquet" So, that's how CF&G do business. Such a shame!

This last minute surprise for our birthday girl was a huge hit! Thank you for the excellent service…read moreand choice of flowers & vase for her very first delivery! Superb value & beautiful floral arrangement!

Little Spot of Blooms did a wonderful job on my sympathy orchid!!! Bravo!…read more They expedited it and arranged it to perfection!

I've been to the other location a few blocks over twice but stopped into this one to compare and…read morecontrast. We found that both carry the same items, however, so if you've been to one you might not need to hit the other one. But since I've been to both I thought I'd write a bit here, too. It may be bias since the other location was the one I was first acquainted with but I found the other space a bit more comfortable and charming. Not to say there's anything wrong with this one. I just love the more rustic, wood decor of the other. But this location still has so many delicious honey varietals to choose from! They have their own locally sourced honey including Sourwood and Wildflower, and some sourced varieties from out of state, including Tupelo from Florida and the Chicory and Meadowfoam from the Pacific NW. They even carry Lehua from Hawaii and Fireweed from Alaska! There's also infused flavors like coffee, ghost pepper, chai, lavender, vanilla bean, and more. And the best part? You can try them all! They also have some really cute bee themed housewares, plus skin care, candles, and other products made from beeswax. Perfect for gifting or hoarding for yourself. Not that I'd know anything about that.... ;)

We had a nice time in here picking out honey. I ended up with the lavender honey. It is delicious.read more

I ordered a bouquet of fresh fall flowers to be delivered to a friend outside of Asheville. I…read morealways get nervous when ordering flowers from a new florist as I live several states away. The woman I spoke with was very sweet and helpful. She explained my options and and took the time to listen to my likes/dislikes. I strongly suggest calling their local NC number (don't order online). Same day delivery ($10). Perfect!

I was pleasantly surprised by a gorgeous arrangement from Your House of Flowers on a frigid 16…read moredegree day...it took me awhile to get to the door, and the young lady who delivered them was determined not to leave them out in the freezing weather. The flowers were fresh, beautiful and stunningly arranged, also the Harry London chocolates were of exquisite quality, and the balloon made me feel like a kid again! :-) I would definitely encourage your patronage of this local business.

We got our wedding flowers done at Cupids Petals and cannot recommend them enough! The service was…read moregreat, and they were so easy to communicate with.

my Daughter had a destination wedding near Gatlinburg. she had the bouquets made in Iowa, we were…read moretold to put them in the fridge when we got to Tennessee. Huge mistake, it killed the flowers. We stopped in the day before the wedding to Cupids Petals to see if there was any chance they could make bouquets on such short notice. She was more than willing to do that for us and they were amazing! Exactly what my daughter wanted! She helped make my daughter's dream wedding come true!!

A personal favorite place to shop online secure site with unique quality gifts and great BBQ rub…read more If they don't have it ask and they will try to make you a custom gift you will love. I promise

From the owner: Gifts of Decor for the Home, Body, and Soul. We offer…read moreunique gifts like original art, hand painted wooden signs, and beautiful jewelry with free shipping and other Home Decor items.

I'm a fan of starting seeds - the whole process of browsing a catalog, placing an order and waiting…read morefor my shipment to arrive. There's something about prepping seed trays, dropping a seed or two into the slots and providing water so those little seeds can sprout that soothes my soul. I'll never know why I thought I could get away with buying seeds off Amazon and have success. Same process, only not one seed sprouted. Zero percent germination. Oh I waited. Five days. A week. Fifteen days. Nothing. So I placed an Eden Brothers order and got back to work. And you know what? Three days in and these seeds had life! Seven days later, 100% germination. I learned a lesson - a trusted source with loads of planting info and a website that's a breeze to navigate is always the way to go. Love the heck outta you Eden Brothers!

The selection they have is incredible. The customer service is always there wanting to make it…read moreright if your seeds didn't germinate or what ever it may be. They promptly put out your order. And the product is just beautiful. I've used them for 2 years and don't plan on stopping! I would sign up for the text messages because the deals you get via message sometimes are totally worth it