Biltmore Estate announces plan to reopen following devastation caused by 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, officials announced Saturday.

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

“For more than 125 years, Biltmore has stood as a witness to the resilience of this community,” Biltmore employees wrote on social media. “Our region’s compassion and resolve have grown every day under the weight of this storm. Thanks to the incredible work of so many generous people, recovery is happening all around us.”

Employees wrote that Biltmore plans to reopen Nov. 2 in time to “celebrate the joy of the holidays together” as part of its popular holiday tradition, “Christmas at Biltmore.”

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

The property, built in the 1890s by George Vanderbilt, suffered significant wind damage to its 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 Grand Bohemian Hotel is seen with mud at the entrance to Biltmore Village across from the Biltmore Estate following Hurricane Helene on October 1 in Asheville, North Carolina. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Biltmore House, the conservatory, winery, gardens and hotels sustained minimal or no damage from the storm, workers previously said. Some of Biltmore's animals also died during the storm.

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

“Welcoming guests back to the property is an important support for our community and we hope to welcome you soon,” Biltmore staff said.

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

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

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed the state's first relief package to address the devastation in Helene. It provides $273 million for immediate needs and provides flexibility for agencies and displaced residents.

Fox News Digital's Bradford Betz contributed to this report.