Chateau Elan
Contact
100 Rue Charlemagne
Braselton, Georgia 30517
Braselton, Georgia 30517
TEL 678-425-0900
FAX 678-425-6000
FAX 678-425-6000
Resort Overview
Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling City’s high rise palaces of concrete and steel is Château Élan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort and conference destination. Château Élan is the national flagship property of Château Élan Hotels, a branded group of luxury properties in the United States and internationally. Golf Overview
Château Élan is passionate about golf. So, it's no wonder that the 18-hole championship Château and Woodlands courses are considered some of the finest in Georgia. And the practice facility, with one of the highest ratings in the state, is home to The Golf Academy at Château Élan. The Par 3, 9-hole walking course adjacent to the Inn, is ideal for a fresh air break in your conference schedule. Château Élan is also the site of The Legends Golf Club, a private club course available to guests on a space-available basis.
Instruction from the Golf Academy at Château Élan is fun and affordable – and all the more enjoyable in the luxurious surroundings of the Mobil Four-Star resort. From beginner to expert, Château Élan has a variety of programs to improve your game, or create a unique corporate outing. Individual lessons, group clinics, demonstrations, tournaments, corporate and junior programs are offered for golf enthusiasts.
Instruction from the Golf Academy at Château Élan is fun and affordable – and all the more enjoyable in the luxurious surroundings of the Mobil Four-Star resort. From beginner to expert, Château Élan has a variety of programs to improve your game, or create a unique corporate outing. Individual lessons, group clinics, demonstrations, tournaments, corporate and junior programs are offered for golf enthusiasts.
Golf Courses
The Woodlands
Architect: Dennis GriffithsDescription:
The Woodlands features a true nine-holes out and nine-holes in, moving effortlessly from pasture to forest to water. The tree-lined holes give players a feeling of solitude. Built to complement the natural features of the land, numerous elevation changes often give players a dead view of what lies ahead. Opened in July 1996, golfers on the 6,851-yard, par 72 course, skirt water 10 times during play.
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Back | 6738 | 72.6 | N/A | 128 | N/A | 72 |
| Middle | 6363 | 70.9 | N/A | 124 | N/A | 72 |
| Forward | 4850 | 68.5 | N/A | 123 | N/A | 72 |
The Château Course
Architect: Dennis GriffithsDescription:
This beautiful championship course with contoured fairways, thick Bermuda roughs and strategically placed lakes and ponds opened in July 1989. Built on 170 acres of the finest terrain, the 7,030-yard layout of The Château course, designed by Dennis Griffiths, plays to a par 71. Winding along three lakes and two creeks, water comes into play on 10 of the 18 holes while 87 bunkers give definition and character to the Bermuda fairways and smooth bent grass greens
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Gold | 7030 | 73.5 | N/A | 136 | N/A | 71 |
| Green | 6484 | 71.1 | N/A | 125 | N/A | 71 |
| White | 5900 | 68.9 | N/A | 119 | N/A | 71 |
| Burgundy | 5092 | 70.8 | N/A | 124 | N/A | 71 |
The Legends Course
Architects: Gene Sarazen &Sam Snead
Description:
Unique by design, The Legends at Château Élan is crafted from the worldly experience of three great champions: Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, and Kathy Whitworth. Each was asked to select six of their all-time favorite holes, and the result is a classic 18, bearing certain design elements from the legends' selections. Certainly noticeable at The Legends is the tribute to traditional golf course architecture of the early 1900's. The Legends is a private club that gracefully winds through the heart of Château Élan.
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Champ | 6781 | 73.3 | N/A | 133 | N/A | 72 |
| Men's | 6144 | 71.1 | N/A | 123 | N/A | 72 |
| Ladies' | 5555 | 72.1 | N/A | 126 | N/A | 72 |
The Par 3 Course
Architect: Denis GriffithsRating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Back | 1000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27 |
| Forward | 824 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27 |
Dining
Dining at Château Élan, enhanced with the bounty of the award winning vineyards, is a heady attraction for anyone's tastes. Chefs at Château Élan's eight distinctive restaurants present an array of international and regional American culinary dishes. A wealth of choices and settings ranging from classic French dining at Le Clos, casual bistro style foods at Cafe Élan, sumptuous buffet and a la carte fare at Versailles, the charm of the Carriage House Restaurant set in a restored 1886 Victorian house or, of course, there is always the spirited ambience of Paddy's Irish Pub.
Le Clos
An intimate dining room, Le Clos is a must for all visitors to Château Élan. Contemporary French Cuisine at its finest is exquisitely prepared and presented by our Chefs, and may be paired up with Chateau Elan wines, or select your favorite bottle from an extensive wine list from here and abroad. Try our traditional French 7 course "Degustation Menu."
Café Élan
Café Élan can be found inside the Château, where it is an integral part of the winery, which resembles a 16th Century French castle. Situated straight across from the wine market, Café Élan provides for an informal bistro-style environment in a one-of-a-kind setting, just mere steps away from the Inn and Conference Meeting Rooms. The menu consists of an innovative Mediterranean Cuisine, influenced by the flavors and products of Italy, Coastal Spain, and Southern France. Café Élan is the perfect place to taste one of our many award-winning wines, and perhaps shop for those left behind at home.
Versailles Restaurant
Named in honor of the famous Palace de Versailles, the Versailles Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Versailles is conveniently located at the heart of the Inn at Château Élan, next to the Conference center, under the impressive Atrium glass ceiling. Breakfast and lunch feature a sumptuous buffet, with endless selections, guaranteed to satisfy the most discriminating traveler. For dinner, Versailles is transformed into an elegant French Restaurant of yesteryear, serving classic French Cuisine, serving an à la carte menu. Friday and Saturday evenings a buffet is also available.
The Carriage House
The Carriage House, a magnificently restored 1886 Victorian home featuring a fine dining restaurant and lounge is the centerpiece of “Jefferson Equestrian Estates” residential and resort community. Enjoy the Mediterranean and Southern Regional cuisine with a romantic ambiance and fine service. The Carriage House is about a 25 minute drive from the Chateau Elan property.
Paddy's Irish Pub
Paddy’s Irish Pub was officially commissioned in Ireland in 1997 by Château Élan Winery & Resort founders, Dr. Donald and Nancy Panoz. Cantrell & Crowley, a Dublin based architectural and interior design firm designed and built the pub. The Panoz’s who lived and worked in Ireland for 20 years running the famed Élan Pharmaceuticals, commissioned Paddy’s as a reminder of their fond experiences in the auld sod.
Completely authentic, all of Paddy’s furnishings and fixtures were created in Ireland. The pub was then shipped to Château Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia, reassembled here, and opened in July of 1997. Paddy’s is a spirited pub serving up traditional Irish food, beverage and entertainment.
Completely authentic, all of Paddy’s furnishings and fixtures were created in Ireland. The pub was then shipped to Château Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia, reassembled here, and opened in July of 1997. Paddy’s is a spirited pub serving up traditional Irish food, beverage and entertainment.
Spa
A Balance of Energy and Relaxation. The Spa philosophy at Château Élan is simple. Balance. Here, you can enjoy the facilities of a European-style health spa and the dynamic wellness activities made popular in America. Nutrition, exercise, relaxation and personal appearance all receive equal attention, and programs are tailor-made for each person. Meetings
Winner of the prestigious 2001 Gold Key award and 2001 Gold Tee award, recognizing the world’s finest meeting properties is Chateau Élan, the 3,500 acre destination located just north of Atlanta. Chateau Élan was chosen by thousands of meeting professionals, corporate and association buyers subscribing to Meetings & Conventions magazine who based their selection on overall excellence in seven criteria: attitude of meeting staff, quality of meeting rooms, quality of guest services, quality of food & beverage and service, proficiency and ease of handling reservations, technical equipment, and support services, and range and quality of recreational amenities. Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Spa
- Fitness Facilities
- Swimming
- Water Sports
- Golf School
- Horseback Riding
- Putting Green
