endless thrillsActivities for Everyone

Mixology Demonstrations

Pull up a seat as one of our lead bartenders teaches you the essentials of cocktail making. Learn how to mix a perfectly balanced drink for every occasion and mood, then take your skills home with you and become your friends’ new favorite bartender.

Each Mixology Demonstration will guide you through the process of crafting one of our signature cocktails, show you proper bartending techniques, and encourage you to explore your creativity from behind the bar.

Please note, Mixology Demonstrations are available at various times and dates for both Louis' House of Bourbon and Marc Restaurant and Bar. After learning some insider tips-and-tricks, guests may enjoy the featured cocktail of the day for $15. All participants must be at least 21 years old.

Cigar Club

The ultimate cigar and bourbon experience, Chateau Elan’s exclusive ‘Barrel & Ash’ club is a monthly pop-up masterclass hosted by Louis Guinfolleau. Each guest will receive a guided tasting of four, rare bourbons/ryes and a selection of premium cigars. Throughout this 90-minute experience, guests will also receive a cigar tutorial covering cigar basics, the history of cigars, growing regions, the cigar making process, and most importantly, cigar appreciation.

While our bourbons and cigars rotate monthly, guests can look forward to enjoying sips from Jefferson Ocean, Angel Envy Rye, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, Woodford Reserve and/or WhistlePig. Guest will be able to pick from a range of cigars, selected from our extensive cigar library. Complimentary matches, lighters, and ash trays will be provided.

Painting Workshop

Designed for all-levels of artistry, get your creative juices flowing as you sip wine and create a custom, painted masterpiece. Join our resident artist, Tracy Kokfe, inside our historic winery as she guides you step-by-step through paintings.

During the course, artists can enjoy a winemaker’s selection of Chateau Elan reds, whites, and rose wines. With our art experts by your side, each class will create a different seasonal painting, discover new artistic styles and techniques, and leave with a memory to cherish for a lifetime.

Each painter will be supplied with a 16″ x 20″ canvas, an easel, paint brushes, and acrylic paints. Cheese and charcuterie can be purchased upon arrival.

Design Courses

Our hands-on design courses are perfect for adults of all skill levels. We offer a range of instruction in several mixed materials like jewelry-making, stamping patterns, printmaking, textiles, and more.

Each class will offer first-time artists with instruction and materials to create a take-home item that will be completed in roughly 2 hours. Our instructors are geared to help beginners explore a new medium in a relaxed environment.

No prior experience needed, our instructor-led workshops will take you step-by-step through each activity and includes all the necessary items you'll need to make each product. Chateau Elan Wine will be provided throughout the workshop and charcuterie boards can be purchased upon arrival.

Wellness Classes

Your wellness doesn't need to take a vacation, even when you're on one. At Chateau Elan we offer a variety of small-group fitness activities each week, including aqua-aerobics, strength training, body sculpting, yoga, meditation, and more. Stay active with one-of-a-kind workouts featuring unique indoor/outdoor settings and top-notch instructors.

Nature Trails

Whether you choose to stroll the Spa Loop, take the trek around the Equestrian Center, or tackle the challenging hills of the Private Estates, our collection of nature trails and walking paths are the perfect way to get out and breathe in some of North Georgia's finest. During your excursion, find time to make a deeper connection with your surroundings and discover the beauty of every acre you explore.

As always, please remember to stop by the Front Desk and pick up a walking map before heading out. The nature trails and walking paths should only be traversed during daylight hours. Please do not leave trash on the trails nor should you feed wildlife that you may come across. North Georgia wildlife is oftentimes harmless but please take caution and avoid any animals that you may come into contact with along your journey. 

Bike Rentals

Experience an outdoor adventure as you bike through over 3,500 acres of winery, nature trails, and private estates. Bike rental is complimentary for all in-house guests and are available for pick-up at the Front Desk of the Inn at Chateau. Bike rentals are available from sunrise until sunset.

Please note, our nature trails are not without some challenge, as the terrain can be hilly. For recommended bike routes, please speak with a member of our team and they will be happy to provide you with suggestions for biking to your particular comfort level.

Helmets are available to guests upon request.

Al Fresco Soirées

Chateau Elan's 'Al Fresco Soirées' are the complete package for any intimate gathering. This unique private dining experience is best suited to groups of 6-12 guests and needs to be reserved at least one week in advance. 

Each Al Fresco Soirée includes a wine steward, food and beverage service, personalized décor, and your choice of venue for a three hour reservation. Guests may select between our prix fixe menu ($350/per person++) or gourmet charcuterie picnic ($250/per person++). Additionally, for each guest in attendance, our wine steward will perfectly pair a bottle of Chateau Elan wine to your meal selection. 

To make reservations, please reach out to our Tasting Room Manager, Catherine Speaker, at cspeaker@chateauelan.com or 678.425.6307.

Our prix fixe menu offering includes: 

• Choice of Salad:
• Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomato, Eureka Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fleur de Sel, and Pea Tendril
• Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan, Watermelon Radish, and Baguette Crisp
• Choice of Entrée:
• Seared Diver Scallop, Parsnip and Spring Onion Puree, Basil Oil, Asparagus, and Lemon
• Rosemary and Honey Roasted Lamb, Pommes Puree, Asparagus, and Apricot-Merlot Demi
• Seasonal Featured Cheese, Local Honeycomb, Fruit Garnish
• Molten Chocolate Cake, Pistachio, Seasonal Berries

Special Considerations:

• Guests may select their preferred venue between our picturesque Rose Vineyard or East Vineyard Lawn. 
• Al Fresco Soirées must be booked at least one (1) week in advance of event date, Sunday through Thursday, based on availability. 
• A rain call will be made 48-hours in advance and at that time, an event date may be rescheduled due to weather. If weather changes within 48-hours, an event date may be rescheduled. 
• If a guest chooses to cancel the booking themselves, within seven (7) days of their event, a refund will not be given. If a guest cancels a booking outside of seven days, a refund will be given.  

Afternoon Tea

Crafted by our in-house patissier team, Afternoon Tea features a curated collection of handmade savory sandwiches, sweet bites, and a extensive selection of loose-leaf teas.

Guests will enjoy three tiers of tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, pastries, petit fours, and an assortment of preserves, honeys, and clotted creams.

Afternoon Tea is hosted inside our glass-top atrium, adjacent to Versailles Restaurant, every Wednesday through Sunday with seatings available at 2PM and 3PM. 

Picnic d’Chateau

Enjoy a moment of requiescence, away from it all, inside the heart of our vineyards. Surround yourself with nature and indulge in an exquisite picnic basket filled with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, sandwiches, fruits, sweets, and your choice of Chateau Elan wine. 

Pre-packed picnic baskets are available for ordering through our Guest Experiences department. Guests should select their preferred wine at time of booking. Guests may select between a bottle of Merlot, Velvet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Duncan Red, or Duncan Creek. Picnic baskets can be delivered to guestrooms or are available for pick-up at the Front Desk or at the Winery. Please note, no blanket is provided. Blankets are available for purchase separately from Le Petit Boutique.

Picnic Lunch in the Vineyard (serves 2) 

• Club Sandwiches
• Hummus & Crudité
• Superfood Salad 
• Bottled Waters
• Choice of Red or White Wine

Romantic Picnic In the Vineyard (serves 2)

• Cheese, Charcuterie & Fruit
• Bottled Water
• Choice of Red or White Wine

Family Picnic in the Vineyard (serves 4)

• Club Sandwiches
• Kid's Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches
• Bags of Potato Chips
• Sides of Fruit 
• Bottled Waters

Gelato Bike

Why order a glass of wine, when you could get it by the scoop? Introducing our new line of wine-based gelato, Chateau Elan’s kicks off summer with a trio of mouthwatering flavors - Strawberry Basil Brut, Red Wine Sangria, and the Foxy Fresh.

Each treat, which contains roughly the same amount of wine as a 5-ounce glass, will be served from the resort's Le Glacier gelato car and is available in either a sugar cone, waffle cone or classic bowl n' spoon. Peddling around the property, guests can often catch Chateau Elan's gelato cart stationed by the resort's pool, in front of the winery, and on the patio of Le Petit Cafe.

• Strawberry Basil Brut starts with a Chateau Elan Brut champagne-infused vanilla base and is swirled with herbaceous basil and fresh strawberries.
• Red Wine Sangria has a rich and creamy Duncan Creek base and tastes just like a classic red wine sangria with hints of fresh orange.
• Foxy Fresh is our bright and summery new staple with a beautiful ruby color that combines citrusy lemongrass with tart pomegranate.

Tastebuds, you've officially been warned.

Fireside S'mores

Starting at dusk, come huddle around the ambiance of a open fire and indulge in one of our favorite traditions— creating delicious s’mores, toasted just to your liking. S’more sets are available for pre-purchase at Le Petit Cafe for $12. Fire pits are located throughout the property at Le Petit patio, the Poolside Entertainment Deck, and outside the Winery.

Special Consideration:

• Please take great care when roasting marshmallows over an open flame.
• Children younger than 13 should not roast marshmallows.
• Children between 13 and 18 should only roast marshmallows while under adult supervision.

Sunset Stargazing

As dusk turns to dark, join our stargazing expert around the winery fire pit for a guided, out-of-this-world astronomy experience. Explore the North Georgia night sky with professional telescopes as they point out to star constellations, planets in orbit, and other lunar objects.

This experience is complimentary to all overnight guests. Event dates are set to correspond with the monthly moon cycle and other celestial phenomenon. Stargazing at Chateau is approximately 60mins in duration, takes place shortly after sunset, and is weather/cloud dependent.

Please note, guests should meet stargazing instructor in front of the winery for evening stargazing. All members of the family are welcome and are invited to come learn about the wonders of outerspace. The event will begin with a short intro into stargazing, a brief walkthrough of the equipment, and an overview of the lunar subjects guests will be viewing. Questions are encouraged at any time.

The only equipment you will need for this experience is your curiosity and excitement. We have identified the following dates for prime stargazing:

• July 12th, Venus-Mars Conjunction
• July 17th, First Quarter Moon
• August 12th, Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks
• August 15th, First Quarter Moon
• August 18th, Mars-Mercury Conjunction
• September 13th, First Quarter Moon
• October 8th, Draconid Meteor Shower
• October 13th, First Quarter Moon
• November 11th, First Quarter Moon
• November 19th, Partial Lunar Eclipse
• December 11th, First Quarter Moon

Retail Therapy

Take a piece of Chateau Elan home with you from any one of our seven on-property retailers, each offering a range of perfectly curated items. 

• Le Petit Boutique: With a fresh and modern feel, explore our beautifully merchandised collection of resortwear and accessories, personal and home fragrances, barware, and home décor. We carry Bugatchi, Vilagallo, Juliette Has a Gun Perfumes, Fornasetti, Deepa Gurnani, Persol, Vista Alegre, Kosta Boda, and many other exclusive brands.
• Winery Market: Shop through Chateau Elan’s award-winning selection of local, domestic, and international wines. Plus, our Winery Retail Market offers a top-end collection of barware, logo keepsakes, distinctive kitchen and home decor accessories, and artisanal foods and snacks. The Winery Retail Market is located at the Winery at Chateau Elan.
• Spa Gift Shop: Keep glowing, even after you’ve left the spa. Our Spa Gift Shop is a healing hub with wellness and beauty inspired products for a sensory journey. We offer a wide range of skin care lines, perfumes, home fragrances, loungewear, lingerie, and countless gifts with intention. The Spa Gift Shop is located on the lobby level of our Spa at Chateau Elan.
• Le Visage: Beauty at your fingertips. Featuring high-end oils, creams, and a variety of beauty items. Le Visage is our luxury boutique, located on the third floor of our Spa at Chateau Elan, and carries designer skin-care lines targeting results-driven facial and body beauty. Available during spa appointments only.
• Golf Pro Shop: Find all that you need to bring your game to the next level, with clubs, balls, hats, shoes, and logo apparel from brands such as Peter Millar, Travis Mathews, Kjus, Ralph Lauren and much more. Located in the Golf Clubhouse, the Pro Shop serves both Chateau, Woodlands, and Executive Par 3 golf courses.
• Racquet Club Retail: Everything your tennis and pickleball game requires, our Racquet Club Retail features the latest fashions for ladies, gentlemen, and juniors. Choose from a range of designer names and styles Racquet restringing services are also available. 
• Le Soleil Shoppé: Shop for your next poolside adventure. Offering seasonal clothing and accessories along with all the necessities you need for fun in the sun. Le Soleil Shoppé is available on select weekends, during pool season only.