We wanted to stay and play at the resort. Not only is being at one place a huge time saver in terms of travel, but there is so much less hassle.

From the moment you drive through the gates of Chateau Elan until the moment you leave you will experience warm southern hospitality combined with the beauty of the French countryside. Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan is just 40 minutes away from Atlanta.

This is the best venue we have ever stayed at - here are some highlights:

Golf:

2 Championship Courses – that will test your golf game like never before. Ranked in the Zagat Survey's America's Best Golf Courses with Very Good to Excellent scores in all categories

The Chateau Course
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 Chateau Course, designed by Denis Griffiths, plays to a par 71. Winding along three lakes and two creeks, water comes into play on ten of the eighteen holes while 87 bunkers give definition and character to the course.

The Woodlands Course
The Woodlands, also designed by Griffiths opened in 1996. Many consider this course to be the most picturesque of the three championship layouts. The stunning 6,735 year, par 72 course has numerous elevations presenting memorable views of sparkling lakes and tree-lined holes to give players a blissful feeling of solitude.

* In order to get your game up to shape, the resort offers the Dave Pelz Short Game School; and unless you are the GB defending champion, or had a hole in one last year, we suggest that a lesson couldn't hurt!!

Restaurants:
Decide between seven restaurants to enjoy a cultural array of dishes and ingredients from regional Southern and All-American to Mediterranean, Classic French, Irish, and healthful Spa Cuisine. The ambiance and settings range from casual to intimate fine dining. Gbers will likely be hanging out at Paddy's Irish Pub. This Pub was designed and built by a Dublin based architectural and interior design firm. All of the Pub's furnishings and fixtures were created in Ireland. The pub was then shipped to the resort in Georgia.

Spa:
Embark on a personal journey that begins the moment you enter the Spa and remains long after you leave. The expert spa therapists aim to give you the ultimate personalized spa experience, transcending you to a deeper level of Euphoria. Re-emerge a new person, empowered, energized and revitalized.

Winery:
The resort boasts one of the region's finest Wineries. Perhaps you want to go for a Wine and Tasting Tour – or just show up for some tasting – it's all good by us!

Culinary Studio:
If you are a lousy golfer – we may send you to the Resort's award winning cooking school! The Culinary Studio is a beautiful 1,600 sq. ft. teaching kitchen located inside the Winery next to the Wine Market

Energize Yourself:
With superb Fitness facilities, Tennis & Swimming, Bikes and Trails, and even an Equestrian Center!