Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the holiday season at Chateau Elan’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Gather with family and friends as we illuminate the resort with festive cheer and kick off the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy the warmth of the season, holiday music, and the enchanting glow of our beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
This complimentary event is open to resort guests and the local community. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you at Chateau Elan.
A little holiday magic is on the menu. Bring the kids to Studio 100 for a festive hands-on cooking class where they’ll get creative in the kitchen and make their own holiday cookies with a very special guest: Santa Claus.
Designed for young chefs, this merry experience combines cooking, creativity and a little Christmas cheer. Each class is limited to 10 young participants, with up to two adults welcome to join each family, making for a fun and intimate holiday activity for the whole family.
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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a festive brunch experience the whole family will enjoy! Join us at Versailles for our beloved brunch buffet, featuring an abundance of your favorite seasonal and brunch classics, delicious sweet and savory selections, and something for every member of the family. While you dine, enjoy a jolly visit from Santa Claus, making this the perfect opportunity to gather with loved ones, create cherished holiday memories, and kick off the season in true Château Élan style. Come hungry, bring your holiday spirit, and get ready for a memorable morning filled with delicious food, festive cheer, and a special visit from Santa!
Experience the MagicA new chapter in the Chateau Elan wine story begins. Join us at the winery for the debut of a wine unlike any Chateau Elan has produced before: our first-ever Zinfandel. Crafted with the same sense of place and artistry that define our estate wines, this highly anticipated release marks an exciting new expression of the Chateau Elan vineyard. Be among the first to experience this inaugural release as we raise a glass to a milestone moment. Enjoy an afternoon of exceptional wine, thoughtfully paired flavors, and the company of fellow wine enthusiasts as we unveil Zinfandel at Chateau Elan for the very first time.
Celebrate the season at the Chateau Christmas Market, an elevated holiday market bringing together local artisans, festive food and drinks, live music, and plenty of holiday cheer at Chateau Elan. Spend the afternoon strolling through a curated selection of makers and vendors, discovering handcrafted goods, specialty finds, and those perfect last-minute gifts. Sip, snack, shop, and enjoy live music as you take in the festive atmosphere with family and friends. Whether you’re checking a few names off your holiday list or simply looking for a beautiful way to spend the season together, make an afternoon of it at Chateau Elan.
Stay in the KnowCelebrate the season with an enchanting Christmas Day Brunch at Chateau Elan, where festive traditions, elegant flavors, and cherished moments come together in a setting dressed for the holidays. On December 25th, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, spend Christmas surrounded by loved ones as the estate transforms into a winter gathering place filled with seasonal favorites and joyful experiences.
Make the season a little more magical with a festive escape to Chateau Elan. Stay one or two nights and settle into the spirit of the holidays, complete with an exclusive Chateau Elan keepsake snowglobe and ornament to take home and treasure for years to come.
One-Night Stay
Includes an exclusive Chateau Elan keepsake snowglobe and ornament.
Two-Night Stay
Includes an exclusive Chateau Elan keepsake snowglobe and ornament.
Travel Dates: October 2–December 30, 2026
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