A Three-Day Fairy Tale

Although I've never personally experience an equestrian vacation, I've always been enchanted by them. What could be more relaxing than an extended visit at a beautiful resort with Woman's Best Friend, the horse? To me, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to experience something truly unique. I can't even imagine the characters you would meet!

What could possibly be better than treating yourself to an equestrian vacation? How about having someone else pay for you?

I found a fabulous little sweepstakes from DiscoverHorses.com in Practical Horseman, and I couldn't help passing the link on. The three-night accommodations aren't exactly what I would call an extended stay, but nonetheless, it sounds pretty tempting. The "luxurious" Inn at North Carolina's Biltmore Estate will happily put up the sweepstakes winner (plus one) and offer a lesson and daily trail rides. In my curiosity, I did some research on what they called the famous Biltmore Estate. I'd never heard of it, but I think these pictures speak for themselves.


Biltmore is absolutely gorgeous, and I think I might have to add this place to my list of Must Sees. Looking at the pictures alone is like stepping into a fairytale. With architecture inspired by the French Renaissance, its courtyards and fountains scream of Old Europe. Or would it be better to say they sing of it? It's easy to imagine Cinderella herself walking through the arched walkways, her songbirds crooning in her ear. Add the coachman's white steeds to that picture, and the magical fairytale is pretty much complete.

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You can get more information on Biltmore here, and enter for a chance to win a three-night at DiscoverHorses.com.