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George Vanderbilt's country estate is America's largest privately owned home; set in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
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The home has more than four acres of floor space (175,000 square feet), 250 rooms, 35 bedrooms and 43 bathrooms.
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The Conservatory's five arches as well as the grounds are gracefully lit in the garden by pinnaclelightinggroup.com.
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The Pergola in the garden features four highlighted busts representing the changing seasons.
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The lighted relationship of the stone wall texture contrasted with the softness of the wisteria provides visual comfort as well as safety in this elegant setting.
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If we live by what we see, then an after dinner stroll in the well lit garden certainly can add a calming and healthy component to a summertime evening.