A Handmade Legacy
Located in the heart of Grovewood Village, this intimate one-room museum brings to life the fascinating story of Biltmore Industries. Learn how this influential Arts and Crafts enterprise, cofounded by Edith Vanderbilt, grew from a humble craft education program into one of the nation’s foremost producers of handwoven wool.
Inside, visitors will discover an antique four-harness loom and a thoughtfully curated collection of artifacts, weaving samples, and photographs that illuminate the people, processes, and enduring legacy of Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.
“Both of us greatly admire your excellent taste in patterns, and we are looking forward with pleasure to wearing the fine suits which we will have made from this handsome material.”
— Richard Nixon, June 8, 1957“Every time I touch the soft, beautiful tweed (I chose it myself) it will conjure up rich memories. Long may you and Biltmore Industries foster the art to produce strong, handsome fabrics that is the honor and the ideal of workmanship!”
— Helen Keller, June 10, 1945“I am still wearing a coat made from your men’s overcoating, which I purchased ten years ago, and still the material shows no wear.”
— Florence C.S., Ocean City, NJ, July 25, 1938“I like your cloth very much and as you know have four suits made of it. The only thing I can say is that it lasts too long for you to get many repeat orders.”
— A Satisfied Customer, July, 1933Private Group Tours
Want to delve deeper into the history of Biltmore Industries? We offer private group tours starting at $200 for up to 30 guests.
Your tour includes exclusive access to our historic Dye House—typically closed to the public—where you’ll step back in time and see the original dye vats, carding machines, spinning mule, and washing equipment used to create the renowned Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.
Please note that tours are available by paid group reservation only; we do not offer free tours at this time.
Donating Archival Materials
Do you have handmade items or memorabilia from Biltmore Industries (formerly known as Biltmore Estate Industries) that you would consider donating to our archives? We are seeking materials such as letters, brochures, catalogs, photographs, woodwork, weaving samples, and finished garments.
Your contribution helps preserve this important legacy and supports current and future researchers in exploring and understanding our history.