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Biltmore Estate announces plan to reopen after the devastation of Hurricane Helene
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Biltmore Estate announces plan to reopen after the devastation of Hurricane Helene

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

The historic 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains suffered varying degrees of storm damage when Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina on September 28, bringing unprecedented flooding and devastating winds to the area.

“For more than 125 years, Biltmore has witnessed the resilience of this community,” Biltmore employees wrote on social media. “Our region’s compassion and resolve are rising 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 staff wrote that Biltmore plans to reopen on Nov. 2 in time to “celebrate the joy of the holidays together” during Biltmore’s beloved Christmas tradition.

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The Biltmore Estate

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

The estate, built by George Vanderbilt in the 1890s, suffered extensive wind damage to the wooded areas, which make up much of the 8,000-acre site. Low-lying areas such as the farm suffered significant flooding and damage to buildings, staff said.

The Biltmore Estate

The Grand Bohemian hotel is seen covering mud at the entrance to the Biltmore Village across from the Biltmore Estate in the aftermath of 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 said earlier. A few Biltmore animals also died during the storm.

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

“Welcoming guests to the estate provides critical support to our community, and we hope to welcome you very soon,” Biltmore officials said.

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

Biltmore Village

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

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

Bradford Betz of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.