As communities continue to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, an iconic property in Asheville, North Carolina, has announced plans to reopen just in time for the holidays.

Over the weekend, the historic Biltmore Estate announced its intention to reopen Saturday, November 2, after temporarily closing in response to the impact of the storm.

The family-owned, 8,000-acre estate has had a long-standing mission of conservation through self-sufficiency since it first opened in 1895, which is true to the resilience seen after Helene.

“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support for our community and the determination of our first responders, utility workers and community volunteers,” Bill Cecil Jr., president and CEO of Biltmore, said in an emailed statement to ABC News. “As the recovery unfolds, welcoming guests back to Biltmore not only means we can open, but also provides critical support to our region’s economy to help area workers, local businesses and friends. Together we can help restore the vibrancy of Asheville and the surrounding areas. areas.”

Crews have been working to repair damaged areas around Biltmore and are preparing to welcome guests back in time for the holidays, the estate said in its announcement.

“When it opens on November 2, Biltmore will be fully decorated for the holiday season and the estate’s attractions and restaurants will be open. The estate’s accommodations will welcome overnight guests,” the team said.

As wooded areas and some roads on the estate are still in the cleaning phase, the walking trails and Outdoor Adventure Center will remain closed until further notice.

“While this reopening represents a step forward, the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene are still being felt in the broader Asheville community. Many businesses and roads in the Asheville area have reopened, with some areas continuing to recover,” the announcement said. “Guests are encouraged to consider the possibility that they may need to take alternate routes when traveling to Biltmore.”

Biltmore has more information on its website about its support of the broader community during the ongoing recovery and how others can help.

Helene has been described as the deadliest storm in North Carolina history. At the time of publication, 26 people are still missing weeks after the storm.

Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane and devastated much of the Southeast, all the way to Virginia, killing at least 250 people. North Carolina was particularly hard hit, recording 95 of Helene’s fatalities alone.