A resort in your backyard.
The Château Élan Resort is one of the Southeast's most celebrated vacation destinations, a world-class winery, spa, dining, and event campus that surrounds the residential community. For residents of Château Élan Estates, it's the extraordinary amenity right next door.
Vineyard Fest 2026: Now with Lower Prices
The Resort just announced updated pricing and exciting new experiences for Vineyard Fest 2026. Highlights include Chef's Table 81 with two dinner options, a Jazz Seafood Dinner, and a brand new winemaker dinner menu. At the new lower prices, tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
No reservation required for dining at the Resort on July 5th.
Get Vineyard Fest TicketsFounded in 1981 by Donald and Nancy Panoz, Château Élan was born from a vision to bring the elegance and charm of the French countryside to northeast Georgia. The resort campus is centered around a stunning 16th-century-style château that houses the winery, spa, and hotel, while the broader property has grown to encompass up to 2,000 home sites across a dozen distinctive residential neighborhoods. Explore the full story in our complete Château Élan guide.
It's important to understand the distinction: the Château Élan Resort is a world-class vacation destination that welcomes guests from across the Southeast for wine tours, spa retreats, golf getaways, and resort events. Château Élan Estates, the residential community, is a separate, self-governed enclave with its own HOA and private amenities. As a resident, you benefit from having this caliber of resort in your backyard. You can enjoy most resort events, dining, and amenities for a fee or at a resident-discounted rate, all while living in a community with its own identity, governance, and sense of belonging.
What truly sets Château Élan apart, however, is the lifestyle. Residents enjoy the rare combination of world-class resort amenities and genuine small-town community warmth. It's a place where neighbors become friends over wine dinners, where weekend mornings start on the fairway, and where every day feels a little like a vacation. Browse the Château Élan lifestyle or things to do near Braselton.
Your living room away from home.
The resort's award-winning winery is one of the most visited in the Southeast, drawing guests from across the region for daily tours and tastings. But for residents of Château Élan Estates, it's also a local gathering place. Wine dinners, vintage release parties, and seasonal events at the winery become part of your social calendar, not a destination you have to travel to.
Residents often enjoy access to limited releases, special events, and members-only experiences at a discounted rate. From the first pour to the last sip, the winery is woven into the rhythm of daily life for those who call the community home.
The iconic Château Élan Resort clubhouse
Everything a world-class resort should be.
Award-Winning Winery
Château Élan's signature winery offers daily tours and tastings. Sample wines crafted on-site using grapes from the estate's own vineyards, with a collection ranging from crisp whites to bold reds.
35,000 Sq Ft European Spa
A world-class spa featuring private treatment suites, a heated indoor immunity pool, saunas, steam rooms, and a full menu of massage, facial, and body treatments inspired by European wellness traditions.
The Inn at Château Élan
A 251-room luxury hotel offering elegant accommodations for guests, visiting family, or overflow during special events. Full resort access included with your stay.
Wine Dinners & Events
From seasonal wine pairing dinners to hands-on cooking classes and mixology workshops, the resort's events calendar offers something special every week.
Outdoor Recreation
Resort-style swimming pools, walking trails through the vineyards, and outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and socializing throughout the year.
Signature Events
Annual festivals, holiday celebrations, live music series, and community gatherings that bring residents and guests together throughout the year.
The Hampton Inn offers convenient on-property accommodations for visiting guests
Sarazen's, a premier event space for weddings and celebrations
Eight restaurants. Zero commutes.
Dining at Paddy's Irish Pub, one of eight on-site restaurants
Marc Restaurant
Fine DiningContemporary American cuisine with seasonal menus and an extensive wine list. The resort's signature fine dining experience.
Versailles
French InspiredFrench-inspired dishes in an elegant setting. A nod to the community's European roots.
Fleur de Lis
Upscale CasualRefined dining with a focus on local ingredients and creative presentations.
Louis House of Bourbon
Cocktails & BourbonCraft cocktails, curated bourbon selections, and elevated bar fare in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Paddy's Irish Pub
Pub & EntertainmentA lively atmosphere with classic pub fare, craft beers, and live entertainment.
Le Petit Café & Boutique
Café & BoutiqueCoffee, pastries, light fare, and a curated boutique, perfect for a leisurely morning.
Le Soleil Poolside Bar
PoolsidePoolside refreshments and light bites during the warmer months.
Marc Bar
Lounge & BarHandcrafted cocktails and an artisanal small plates menu in an intimate lounge setting.
Paddy's Irish Pub menu
Versailles restaurant menu
Productions filmed at Château Élan.
Château Élan isn't simply one of Georgia's premier luxury communities. It's a destination so iconic that Hollywood producers, Netflix series, and national television productions have chosen it as their backdrop. From award-winning dramas to reality television phenomenon, the resort's château architecture, manicured grounds, and unmistakable European elegance have made it one of the most sought-after filming locations in the Southeast.
For homeowners, that's more than a fun fact, it's proof that you've invested in a nationally recognized luxury lifestyle brand. When producers need a setting that instantly communicates wealth, sophistication, and aspirational living, they choose Château Élan. And when you call it home, that same sense of distinction is part of your everyday life.
As seen on your favorite shows.
Ozark
In Season 1 of Netflix's critically acclaimed Ozark, Château Élan was transformed into a luxury getaway for the Byrde family. Scenes were filmed around the resort's cabanas and guest accommodations, showcasing the kind of upscale world the characters inhabited.
Cobra Kai
Portions of the golf course and clubhouse areas were used to create the upscale country club atmosphere that defined key scenes in this beloved Netflix and YouTube series.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The resort has hosted numerous episodes and cast trips for Bravo's hit reality series, making it instantly recognizable to millions of viewers nationwide. Château Élan is practically a recurring character.
Tell Me Lies
Hulu's drama series brought its story of intense college relationships to the resort's elegant grounds, using Château Élan's distinctive architecture as a backdrop for high-stakes scenes.
The Resident
Fox's medical drama found the perfect setting in Château Élan's refined atmosphere, adding the community's signature elegance to select scenes.
A Madea Christmas
Tyler Perry's holiday comedy brought laughter to the resort's picturesque settings, capturing the warmth and charm that residents experience every day.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
The true-crime drama turned to Château Élan's stately grounds to portray the wealth and power central to its gripping narrative.
The Fighting Temptations
One of the earlier productions to feature the resort, this Columbia Pictures film showcased Château Élan's scenic beauty to a national audience.
Freejack
The sci-fi thriller starring Emilio Estevez and Mick Jagger used the resort's distinctive château architecture as a key location, cementing its status as a versatile filming destination.
“When you live in Château Élan, you're not just buying a home, you're investing in a nationally recognized luxury lifestyle brand that Hollywood producers trust to tell their most compelling stories.”
A resort for all seasons.
The resort campus offers shopping, dining, and entertainment steps from home
Festive holiday displays transform the resort each season
The iconic wine bottle Christmas tree in the resort atrium
Life-size gingerbread house, a beloved holiday tradition at the resort
Imagine this as your everyday.
For residents of Château Élan Estates, the resort isn't a vacation, it's home. Lisa has lived in the community for over 10 years and can show you what the lifestyle really looks like.
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