The Biltmore House is a smiling place.  As we pull up to the back of the house to pick up flowers we’re greeted by Pam, who’s smiling and laughing as we are blown about trying to get in the door.  Then Betsey rolls two carts full of flowers around the corner for us - gorgeous colors and variety.  She’s also smiling.  Just as we’re zipping up our coats to brave the elements outside, Cathy Barnhardt strolls in.  Cathy started The Biltmore Estate Floral Displays Department over 30 years ago and is very happy to NOT be throwing out all these beautiful flowers.  She said,  ‘I’m glad these aren’t headed to the landfill.’  If you look closely at the photo, you can tell Cathy’s experienced and prepared for any scenario she might encounter - she’s smiling, and she’s carrying a camera and a pair of shears.  What else could one need?

Before you know it we’re packed up with flowers and heading over to Hospice.  As we’re making ‘double stuffed’ bouquets for the patients’ room, we meet Madison, who’s there to visit her Nana.  Madison’s taking a break and having some pizza with her mom.  She lights up when we suggest she pick out a bouquet to take in to her Nana.  Flowers have such a way of bringing out the smiles and good feelings!