Hello Hive Friends,
It has been a while since my last post. I think after so many years (6) of pretty consistent blogging I needed a bit of break. Also, I am sad that I missed Hive Fest in Croatia and hope I can attend the next one!
This post and the next few are from my trip to Asheville, North Carolina. I posted about the Biltmore and the Biltmore Gardens. Now I will show you the church that George Vanderbilt made for the people living and working at the Biltmore.
All Souls Church
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Stained glass
One of my favorite parts of the church and why I really wanted to go see it was the stained glass. During his life time George Vanderbilt had special stained glass windows made for those that died that were special to him.
West Transept windows
Dedicated to Richard Morris Hunt (the architect of the Biltmore and All Souls Church), Maria Vanderbilt (George's mother), Clarence Barker (George's cousin).
The church was completed in 1896 only one year after the Biltmore.
East Transept Windows
Dedicated to: Fredrick Law Olmstead (Landscape architect), Cornelius Vanderbilt (George's brother) and Paul Ford (Close Friend of George's)
We got there right as the service was ending. The people were so friendly and were happy to show us the church that they worship in each Sunday.
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I highly suggest going to this beautiful church if you are visiting the Biltmore.
Sources:
History and Architecture-All Souls Cathedral
Stained Glass at All Souls Church in Biltmore Village
