ASHEVILLE NC-   WED MAR 26 2025-SUN MAR 30 2025

3-19-24 Update:

Asheville NC- Wednesday Mar 26- Sunday Mar 30 2025- The outline for the trip was detailed in my January 15 correspondence, but highlights include the Biltmore House, the largest private residence in the United States and worth the trip itself, the home of Thomas Wolfe, and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area is also known for its great art galleries and breweries, which we will certainly take advantage of. I am working on a more detailed itinerary now. We have taken over the whole Haywood Park Hotel (48 rooms) in downtown Asheville, and still have plenty of rooms available. Anne Strauss, wife of our Classmate Ed Strauss, is very familiar with Asheville and its charms, and is helping to put together a great itinerary. It promises to be a special experience, so let’s fill the hotel with ‘72ers!!

Original Correspondence:

We have reserved the entire 48 room Haywood Park Hotel in downtown Asheville, NC, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We will visit the Biltmore House, the largest private residence in the United States (of course built by a Vanderbilt!!) and worth the trip alone, the home of author Thomas Wolfe, and take some simple hikes in the beauty of the mountains and surrounding area. Asheville is becoming an arts center of some distinction, and also a food destination, so we will have many great choices for gallery viewing and dinners. We will also have Ed Strauss’s wife Anne helping out as we put together the itinerary. Her family has had a presence in Asheville for many years, and her local knowledge will be invaluable. We also have some classmates who live in the area who will help in the planning process.  The cost will be in the $4000/couple range.