southern styleWith a European Twist
What began decades ago with a sip of Muscadine wine made from Georgia’s indigenous Muscadine grapes has evolved into Chateau Elan, a luxurious, award-winning winery and resort in the rolling hills of north Georgia. Across 3,500 acres, our destination resort and residential community features 50,000 square feet of event space, multiple restaurants, professionally staffed Golf and Racquet Clubs, a world-class spa, and Viking Culinary Studio.
HistoryHow it began
Chateau Elan was founded by Donald and Nancy Panoz, who met in West Virginia and began their life together serving in the U.S. military in Japan. Entrepreneurs at heart, they moved to Ireland in 1969, where Donald formed Elan Corporation.
A trip to Georgia to visit one of the pharmaceutical company’s research labs inspired the couple to bring the same discipline and high standards that created Elan Pharmaceuticals to the wine industry. Their passion for experimentation and entrepreneurship led the development of our landmark resort and winery, the first of its kind in the region since Prohibition.
our propertyEndless Experiences
Across 3,500 Acres
From premier golf and tennis programs to a world-class winery and culinary studio, our expansive destination resort offers a wide range of recreational and culinary pursuits for guests of all ages.
Awards & Accolades
"Best Hotel Over 200 Rooms, Americas"
"Best in Class"
Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards"
"Platinum Choice"
"Couples Choice Awards"
"Travelers’ Choice"
"Best of Meetings"
"South's Best"
"Diner's Choice Award"
Going Green
Environmental InitiativesRecycling
- Recycling efforts in place at Golf Maintenance.
- All used tires are returned to the vendor for recycling.
- All used oil from machinery and vehicles is contained and picked up by Universal Environment for recycling. Empty oil drums are returned.
- Antifreeze is contained and picked up by Universal Environment for recycling.
- Oil filters are recycled by Universal Environment or Jones Recycling Inc.
- Scrap steel is hauled to Jones Recycling Inc. annually.
- B & M Pallet Company picks up used fertilizer pallets for recycling.
- Dead or fallen trees are removed and ground into mulch to be used on foot paths or natural areas throughout the property.
- A portion of Equestrian Center shavings are recycled by Southern Landscape Supply for compost. The remainder is beneficial for breakdown at landfill.
- Recycled water is provided by the Town of Braselton to irrigate the golf courses.
- Our water conservation devices currently include toilet and sink water conserving devices installed in ten guest rooms. If we do not experience any pressure issues, we will install these devices across the property.
- Our Purchasing Managers are currently switching to more eco-friendly products. For example, the paper used for our marketing materials is gradually being switched to at least 30% post-consumer recycled.
- We are trying to eliminate unwanted and unnecessary magazine and catalog subscriptions. When these items arrive in the mail, we call the company and request to be removed from the mailing list or, if it is something necessary, ask if it can be emailed in a digital format.
daily Resort Fees
Upon check-in, guests will be granted access to these special amenities, including:
- Live entertainment on weekends in Paddy’s Irish Pub and Louis' House of Bourbon
- Resort pool access with poolside fire pits
- Daily winery tour at noon
- Recreational Club access, including tennis, basketball, volleyball, and bocce ball courts (equipment available upon request at Front Desk)
- Use of Par 3 golf course: $15 greens fee; tee time required
- Driving range access: 1 complimentary range token; check in at the Clubhouse Pro Shop (appropriate golf attire required)
- One-hour tennis court reservation, based upon hours of operation and availability (appropriate tennis attire required)
- Two bottles of water in guestroom per stay
- Use of Resort bicycles (available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Resort shuttle service to Winery, Spa and Golf Courses
- Access to Fitness Center featuring top-of-the-line equipment, including a Peloton bike
- Complimentary 8:00 A.M. Wellness Class offered Monday-Saturday (see website for schedule of offerings and location)
- Premium wireless internet and unlimited local calls
- Access to Resort lending library of games including puzzles, card games, and board games (available upon request at Front Desk)
- Access to Resort hammocks, perched around the property
pet policyFurry Friends Welcome
Please note, the following guidelines for our 'Chateau Canine' program:
- Chateau Elan welcomes pets in our accommodations at the Inn and in the Villas. Pets are not allowed in the Spa, Winery, at the pool, or in any food and beverage areas.
- Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and supervised at all times while in public areas, with no exceptions.
- A $150 cleaning fee will be applied to your guestroom, per pet, per stay.
- Maximum occupancy per room is two pets, with a weight limit of 50 lbs. per pet.
- Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required upon check-in.
daily Resort Fees
To enhance your experience, a $49 resort fee applies per night and includes a wide range of services and amenities. Upon arrival, guests will be granted access to these special luxuries:
- Resort pool access with poolside fire pits
- Daily winery tour at noon
- Fitness Center access, including Peloton Bike
pet policyFurry Friends Welcome
Get those tails in here! Chateau Elan is proudly a pet-friendly resort and we welcome our guests’ well-trained pets on designated floors of the Inn at Chateau.
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