Romantic Asheville, NC Getaways

In Asheville, the holidays arrive twice.

First on October 17, when Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas kicks off its 17th season — a new Christmas movie nearly every weekend night, straight through December. Then on November 3, when Biltmore Estate lights the tree and Candlelight Christmas Evenings begin.

Pinecrest sits three miles from Biltmore, and we’re ready for both.

Hallmark has now filmed two Christmas movies at Biltmore. The newest, “A Grand Biltmore Christmas,” premieres Saturday, December 5 at 8/7c — with Jonathan Frakes returning from the 2023 original, joined by Holland Roden, Niall Matter, and Andie MacDowell.

Cozy — it’s already in your room

• Your own TV, and yes, we have the Hallmark Channel
• An afghan in every room
• Hot cocoa on the sunporch, always stocked
• A bag of local Poppy’s Asheville Mix popcorn, waiting for you

Watch — a new movie nearly every night

• Countdown to Christmas runs October 17 through the holidays
• “A Grand Biltmore Christmas” premieres Saturday, December 5
• We’ll leave the week’s lineup in your room

Then go see it — you’re three miles away

• Biltmore Estate is where both Hallmark Biltmore movies were filmed
• Christmas at Biltmore & Candlelight Christmas Evenings run November 3 through January 9
• Pinecrest guests receive a Biltmore savings code after booking

There’s no charge for any of it. Just select Hallmark Movie Night when you book, and we’ll have everything ready when you arrive.

Start your day with breakfast at Pinecrest, then set out with your private guide, Dave of Hike Bike Kayak Asheville, for a morning hike to the 4,232-foot summit of Bearwallow Mountain. After taking in sweeping Blue Ridge views, Dave drives you south to Marked Tree Vineyard in Flat Rock for an afternoon guided wine tasting in North Carolina’s newest wine appellation. Private transportation, local knowledge, and a light summit snack included. Starting at $400 for up to four guests.

Learn more about this bespoke experience:  Summit to Sip.

Celebrate love with an unforgettable getaway to Asheville. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply escaping for time together, our Blissful Romance Package adds thoughtful touches to make your stay at Pinecrest even more memorable.

Your romantic experience includes:

• A dozen fresh roses in your room upon arrival, yours to keep
• Chocolate-dipped strawberries and chilled bubbly to toast your time together
• A 60-minute in-room couples massage with hot stones, aromatherapy, and reflexology
• Breakfast delivered to your room each morning for added privacy and indulgence

Let us handle the details while you relax, reconnect, and savor every moment.
Ready to escape to romance? Add this package when you book your stay, and we’ll take care of the rest.

You’ll need a 2 night stay to take advantage of this package.  After choosing your dates, select a room, then add Blissful Romance Package from our list of Add-ons.

Subject to availability; massages are offered through a third-party service and are non-refundable.

Celebrate love with a charming touch of Pinecrest history. Whether it’s an anniversary, honeymoon, or simply time away together, our Timeless Romance Package adds sweet details that make your stay unforgettable.

Your romantic experience includes:

• A full bottle of sparkling wine (or non-alcoholic bubbly)

• A box of 8 handcrafted Asheville chocolate truffles

• A petite seasonal bouquet arranged in a vintage tea cup — yours to keep as a keepsake

• Breakfast delivered to your room one morning of your stay

Let us add these thoughtful touches so you can relax, reconnect, and enjoy every moment together.

Ready to add romance to your stay? Select the Timeless Romance Package from our list of Enhancements when you book your room.

Are you planning on popping the question?  One perfect answer deserves one perfect option.  Let us take the stress away by setting the stage for a romantic and unforgettable elopement for two. You bring your beloved and we will take care of the rest.

This package is designed for just the couple and includes the following:

• Wedding ceremony on the terrace (or parlor)
• Officiant for ceremony, legally recognized by the State of North Carolina
• Filing of the marriage license with 2 witnesses
• Local seasonal bridal bouquet and  boutonniere(s)
• Petite wedding cake and bottle of bubbly post ceremony
• Wedding photographer for 2 hours including ceremony
• In-room breakfast service on your wedding day

Our elopement package includes a private ceremony at Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast for the wedding couple only.  A 2-night stay is required; lodging is not included in the package price of $2,395.

**A maximum of 8 additional guests may be added but they are required to stay at the inn for 1-night weekdays and 2 nights on weekends.  If interested in a wedding of 10 people (including the wedding couple,) please read here for details regarding Whole B&B Rental.  Unfortunately the historic nature of our property precludes larger weddings or attendees who are not staying at the B&B; our policy is strictly limited to 10 people total.

A deposit of 50% of the Elopement package is due upon booking.  Final deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival.  Our standard deposit and cancellation policy is in effect for room charges.

Check out our Elopement blog for more details!  Elopement package is subject to availability.  Contact us to start planning your stress-free wedding.

Congratulations from all of us at Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast! Your days are filled with anticipation for your baby’s arrival. We invite you to refresh and rejuvenate in Asheville.

Our Baby on Board package includes:

• A pull-a-part cupcake cake to indulge your sweet tooth (customized for a boy or girl if you prefer)
• A basket of healthy snacks for mom — local apples, bananas, and peanut butter
• A handmade bath bomb from Willow Hill Soap Company, just up the road. Soak in the clawfoot tub in our Thomas Wolfe or Wible rooms, or tuck it in your bag for a long, quiet bath at home

The following upgrades must be scheduled separately and are subject to availability:

• Prenatal Bliss Massage, right in the comfort of your own room. The therapist will treat mom to a 60-minute massage with aromatherapy for deep relaxation. $200
• Pregnancy Photoshoot — capture your memories forever with a 30-minute session with our photographer. She’ll meet you at the B&B, in the mountains, or at Biltmore Estate (Biltmore ticket not included). Your choice of backdrops will not disappoint. $275

Package price includes cake, snacks, and bath bomb. After choosing your dates, select a room, then add the Baby on Board package from our list of Add-ons. Prenatal Bliss Massage can be added online. Contact the innkeepers by email or phone to arrange a babymoon photo shoot.

In Asheville, the holidays arrive twice.

First on October 17, when Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas kicks off its 17th season — a new Christmas movie nearly every weekend night, straight through December. Then on November 3, when Biltmore Estate lights the tree and Candlelight Christmas Evenings begin.

Pinecrest sits three miles from Biltmore, and we’re ready for both.

Hallmark has now filmed two Christmas movies at Biltmore. The newest, “A Grand Biltmore Christmas,” premieres Saturday, December 5 at 8/7c — with Jonathan Frakes returning from the 2023 original, joined by Holland Roden, Niall Matter, and Andie MacDowell.

Cozy — it’s already in your room

• Your own TV, and yes, we have the Hallmark Channel
• An afghan in every room
• Hot cocoa on the sunporch, always stocked
• A bag of local Poppy’s Asheville Mix popcorn, waiting for you

Watch — a new movie nearly every night

• Countdown to Christmas runs October 17 through the holidays
• “A Grand Biltmore Christmas” premieres Saturday, December 5
• We’ll leave the week’s lineup in your room

Then go see it — you’re three miles away

• Biltmore Estate is where both Hallmark Biltmore movies were filmed
• Christmas at Biltmore & Candlelight Christmas Evenings run November 3 through January 9
• Pinecrest guests receive a Biltmore savings code after booking

There’s no charge for any of it. Just select Hallmark Movie Night when you book, and we’ll have everything ready when you arrive.

Step back to 1895, when Biltmore House welcomed its very first Christmas guests. Each evening during Candlelight Christmas Evenings, the house glows by firelight and thousands of twinkling candles, while live musicians — harpists, choirs, chamber ensembles — fill the Winter Garden and Banquet Hall with the sounds of the season. Outside, the Front Lawn’s towering Norway spruce and pathway luminaries greet you before you even step through the door. It’s Biltmore at its most romantic, and one of Asheville’s most cherished holiday traditions.

Add 2 Candlelight Tickets for $229

Staying 3 nights or more? Add 2 Candlelight Christmas & Grounds tickets to your stay for $229 — in addition to your room rate. Tickets require a timed reservation made at the time of booking and are subject to availability; tickets are nonrefundable.

Staying just 1 or 2 nights? You can still save on Candlelight tickets — just request our exclusive Biltmore promo code when you book.

Offer valid on stay dates November 3, 2026 – January 9, 2027. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply, including November 17, November 26, December 24, and December 25, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Select the Add 2 Candlelight Christmas Tickets — $229 rate type when booking your stay.

Luminere is Biltmore’s enchanting after-dark illumination experience, and it transforms the historic gardens into a dreamscape of light, sound, and storytelling. It runs select evenings through October 18, 2026, so it’s the perfect reason to slip away to Asheville for a night — or two — this season. We’ve wandered the gardens after dark ourselves, and it’s every bit as magical as it sounds.

Planning Your Luminere Visit

Gates open at 4:30 PM, and the illumination show begins at nightfall. We always recommend arriving early. That way, you can enjoy golden hour, explore the gardens, and try Biltmore’s dining options before the lights come on. Best of all, your Luminere ticket includes two full days of estate access — plenty of time to bike the trails, enjoy the activities, or simply roam the grounds at your own pace.

What to Know Before You Go

Biltmore offers several Luminere ticket options, from evening-only grounds access to packages that include a house tour. Evening tickets are date-specific, but they don’t require a timed entry — you can arrive any time after 4:30 PM. If you add a house tour, you’ll choose a specific tour time when you book, just like any daytime visit.

A few quick notes before you go: tickets are non-refundable, and the illumination show repeats throughout the evening, so you can take it in at your own pace. For full details on tickets, dining, parking, and accessibility, see Biltmore’s official Luminere Planning Guide.

Why Stay at Pinecrest for Luminere

Pinecrest sits just three miles from Biltmore’s entrance, so you’re close to the magic without a long drive home afterward. And because Luminere runs late, our complimentary late checkout (subject to availability) lets you sleep in the next morning — a small touch that makes a big difference after a night under the lights.

Get Our Insider Luminere Tips

We’ve gathered everything we’ve learned firsthand — arrival timing, crowd-beating strategies, where to park, the best places to eat, and how to make the most of your two-day estate access — and put it all in one place. Read our complete guide before your visit.

Read the Luminere Planning Guide

Biltmore House & Gardens

Guests of Pinecrest can save $8-$10/ticket off gate price admission when they purchase tickets through our partner portal. Request our free promo code when booking your stay, then purchase tickets here.

Your admission includes:

• Access to Biltmore House and Gardens
• Self-guided visit to Biltmore House with Audio Guide
• Access to Antler Hill Village and Winery
• Complimentary Wine Tasting
• Complimentary Parking

Purchase tickets as early as possible — popular days sell out. Offer not valid from third-party booking sites.

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