Château Élan Winery, Resort & Spa
Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan Winery & Resort. This self-contained conference-center-cum-spa lures travelers with the promise of Napa-South. This engaging property is a fun, French-tinged retreat.
Château Élan takes pride in its commitment to guest services, personal attention and desire to exceed your fondest expectations. It is a unique sense of place staffed with hospitality professionals and associates from all across America and many foreign countries, giving Château Élan a captivating international flavor.
The Inn's charm can be attributed not only to its architectural authenticity but also to our approachable and enthusiastic service-oriented staff. The exterior design, with its pitch roof, wrought-iron detail and cornice moldings, captures the feeling of a French country estate.
An impressive flowered drive wends its way to the four-story, chateau-style main building, which contains a well-regarded French restaurant, a renowned wine shop and a gallery showcasing wine memorabilia. The reception and impressive winery are in separate buildings. Oriental rugs top the marble floors in the spacious lobby, an elegant area with an adjoining atrium boasting murals and elaborate sitting areas. The rich carpeting, cove lighting, fountain and marble fireplace are appropriately grand.
Seven dining and drinking options run the gamut from formal to casual: a tasting room in the winery, a French spot in the spa, the grill at the golf club, the hearty Irish pub, and the main cafe (serving breakfast and lunch buffets and a Continental dinner menu). The second-floor lounge L'Auberge, often co-opted by conferees, offers cocktails, billiards and even a corner for putting practice.
A large terrace surveys the playground, picnic tables, large seasonal pool and whirlpool. The spa program is extensive and located in a separate mansion complete with its own dining facilities and guest suites. Its popularity is not always regulated, making for crowds where there should be none. A popular wellness program includes a health assessment, classes and spa amenities. A well-equipped fitness center, steam room, sauna, two resistance pools, a tennis facility with seven lighted courts, equestrian center, nature trails and three 18-hole golf courses are available to guests as well.
The conference space, well separated from other public areas, is one of the region's largest and most impressive.
The Spa at Château Élan is quiet, romantic, serene. Indulgent sensory treatments to refresh and revive the body, mind and soul. Located by a sparkling lake, surrounded by a canopy of trees, emerald green lawns and flowering shrubs, the 33,000 square foot Spa mansion with private guest suites exudes style and serenity, in luxuriously comfortable French country atmosphere.
Suites double the floor plans. Honeymooners (there are usually four to six weddings each weekend) often stay in salubrious comfort in one of the 14 spa rooms. The spa suites are decorated with a dedication to comfort and individuality. Each room is unique and dramatically creates a special mood, from Country French to Victorian Wicker, High-Tech to the exotic Zimbabwe Suite.
Overnight Spa Packages include: Use of steam, sauna, whirlpool and indoor resistance pool, use of fitness area and classes, gourmet spa lunch, afternoon tea.
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