Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Farm at Deer Antler Village on the Biltmore Estate


The Farm at Deer Antler Village shows visitors the efforts that went into supporting and staffing the Biltmore Estate.  









The herbs & vegetables
grown in the one acre












Kitchen Garden are
used in the restaurants
on the Biltmore Estate.













Staff is available to introduce
visitors to the farm animals.












There are antique
farm tractors













A farm wagon that welcomes
visitors to take a seat.













Plows used to till the land.














Butter Churning Equipment





The Vanderbilts established apprentice programs that promoted local crafts and trained locals in the trades.









Iron tools were  made
at the Smithy.









The Woodworking Shop










This Drill Press dates to
the 1920's.







A staff member told us about a six acre solar array on the property that is providing power for sections of the Biltmore Estate.  The goal is to eventually provide solar power for the entire property.

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