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Virginia
Kentucky

North Carolina
Nashville Pigeon Forge
Asheville
Tennessee Charlotte

South Carolina
Starting Location
Overnights
Visits
Tour Routes

DAY 5 Our morning departure into the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina sets the stage for our visit to the thriving bohemian
city of Asheville and home of the legendary Biltmore Estate. Enjoy
shopping at Asheville Cotton Company where you’ll browse rows of
luscious quilting cottons. Later, travel the Blue Ridge Parkway to the
Folk Art Center, home to the prestigious Southern Highland Craft
Opryland Resort, Nashville Guild. Your evening at leisure allows for a stroll through Biltmore’s
Antler Village to enjoy dinner on your own. B

DAY 3 We’re off to Pigeon Forge in the heart of the Great Smoky
Mountains. On the way we’ll stop at the Cherry Pit Quilt Shop. After
we check into our hotel, the luxurious Dollywood DreamMore Resort,
you’ll have time to explore this elegant mountain sanctuary. Enjoy
dinner and a show at Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventure
where your meal will be accompanied by unforgettable entertainment
that tells the story of this famous country music legend. B D

Dollywood DreamMore Resort

Biltmore Estate, Asheville

DAY 6 Explore the opulence of America’s largest home on a self-
guided tour of the 250-room Biltmore Estate. Visit the formal and
informal gardens designed by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted.
The day ends with an elegant Farewell Dinner on the Estate grounds.
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DAY 7 Traveling to Charlotte, we visit the Billy Graham Library, near
DAY 4 Join fellow quilters at A Mountain Quiltfest, one of the region’s the family home of America’s fabled pastor. We’ll then have a chance to
leading quilting events. You’ll see hundreds of quilts, each vying to be look back on the memories we’ve made with our new-found quilting
named the best of show. Spend the whole day at Quiltfest, or take the friends before heading to the airport. B
afternoon for other adventures. This evening, it’s time for Sit & Sew—
a chance to work on your latest project in the company of your SHOW & CLASS INFO For information regarding classes and
new-found quilting friends. B events, please visit www.mypigeonforge.com/events

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