Biltmore on Thursday shared an update on how the estate, grounds and animals fared during Hurricane Helene.
The Oct. 3 update came a week after Helene devastated western North Carolina with deadly flooding, mudslides, power outages and structure damage.
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Biltmore posted about the condition of the property on Facebook after receiving "countless questions" from the public.
"Like all of this region, the damage varies by location across our 8,000-acre property," Biltmore wrote.
In some good news, Biltmore House, the conservatory, the winery, the gardens and hotels had little to no damage from the storm.
Biltmore shared photos of areas that were damaged, including the entrance to Biltmore, located in the flooded out Biltmore Village, and other low-lying areas of the property.
Biltmore's farm experienced significant flooding and damage to buildings, and a few animals died in the storm.
"We sadly lost a few of our animals during the storm, but the vast majority are safe and accounted for thanks to our dedicated agriculture and equestrian teams," the estate wrote.
Biltmore Village, located 3 miles north of the mansion, did not fare as well.
Earlier this week, devastated business owners returned to Biltmore Village to assess the extensive damage to their properties after Helene dropped more than 14 inches of rain in Asheville.
Some residents said the water in Biltmore Village rose as high as 15 feet, covering signs and windows on buildings. Owners laid out sandbags and covered businesses in plastic in preparation for the storm, but the flooding took over.
The flooding was largely from the Swannanoa River, which has since receded, but not before water reached above the hoods of cars and trucks.
Biltmore will be closed until at least Oct. 15. A webpage was created for guests to receive updates about refunds, cancelations and reservations.
"We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of concern for our region as communities face the aftermath of this storm," the estate wrote. "We appreciate your support for the many needs across the region and have shared resources on our website for how you can help."
