Biltmore Estate Announces Reopening Plan Following Devastation of Hurricane Helene

The Biltmore Estate, a popular tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina, will reopen next month after Hurricane Helene devastated the area in September, staff announced Saturday.

The historic 8,000-acre property in the Blue Ridge Mountains suffered varying degrees of storm damage when Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina on Sept. 28, bringing unprecedented flooding and destructive winds to the area.

“For more than 125 years, Biltmore has been a witness to the resilience of this community,” Biltmore staff wrote on social media. “Our region’s compassion and resolve have grown every day under the weight of this storm. Thanks to the incredible work of so many generous people, recovery is happening all around us.”

The team wrote that Biltmore plans to reopen on Nov. 2 in time to “celebrate the joy of the holiday season together” during its beloved Biltmore Christmas tradition.

HURRICANE HELENE: MORE THAN 90 DEATHS REPORTED IN NORTH CAROLINA, 30 MISSING

The Biltmore Estate was built by George Vanderbilt between 1889 and 1895 and is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. (George Rose/Getty Images, Archive/Getty Images)

The property, which was built by George Vanderbilt in the 1890s, suffered extensive wind damage to its forested areas, which make up a large portion of the 8,000 acres of land. Low-lying areas, such as his farm, suffered significant flooding and damage to buildings, officials said.

The Grand Bohemian hotel is seen with mud at its entrance to Biltmore Village, across from the Biltmore Estate, following Hurricane Helene on October 1 in Asheville, North Carolina. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/Getty Images)

Biltmore House, conservatory, winery, gardens and hotels suffered minimal or no damage from the storm, workers previously said. Some Biltmore animals also died during the storm.

The entrance to the Biltmore estate is seen surrounded by debris following Hurricane Helene on October 1, in Asheville, North Carolina. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/Getty Images)

“Welcoming guests back to the property is a critical support of our community and we look forward to welcoming them back soon,” said the Biltmore team.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE CONTINUES TO LEAD NORTH CAROLINA’S RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER DEVASTATING HURRICANE HELENE

Hurricane Helene has killed at least 95 people in North Carolina, with 30 people missing as of Monday morning, weeks after the storm brought historic rain, flooding and mudslides to the North Carolina mountains.

The Southern Highland Craft Guild building is seen surrounded by debris in Biltmore Village, across from the Biltmore Estate, following Hurricane Helene on October 1, in Asheville, North Carolina. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/Getty Images)

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the state’s first relief package to address Helene’s devastation, allocating $273 million for immediate needs and giving flexibility to agencies and displaced residents.

Fox News Digital’s Bradford Betz contributed to this report.