Chateau Elan was founded by Donald and Nancy Panoz—visionaries whose journey began in West Virginia and took them around the world. After meeting and serving together in the U.S. military in Japan, the couple moved to Ireland in 1969, where Donald founded the groundbreaking Elan Corporation. Their shared spirit of innovation and curiosity eventually led them to Georgia, where they reimagined what a winery—and a resort—could be.
A visit to Georgia to tour one of Elan Corporation’s research labs sparked an unexpected inspiration. Donald and Nancy Panoz saw an opportunity to bring the same level of innovation and excellence that built their pharmaceutical success into the world of winemaking. Fueled by a passion for experimentation and a drive to create something truly unique, they developed Chateau Elan—a pioneering winery and resort, and the first of its kind in the region since Prohibition.
Set across 3,500 scenic acres, Chateau Elan is a destination designed for discovery. From championship golf and tennis to our award-winning winery, hands-on culinary studio, and serene spa experiences, guests of all ages will find something to savor, explore, and enjoy.
Learn MoreTo elevate your stay, a nightly resort fee of $55 provides access to an array of premium amenities and curated experiences. From leisure and wellness to entertainment and exploration, guests enjoy enhanced offerings designed to enrich every moment of their visit.
We’re happy to roll out the red carpet for your four-legged companions. Chateau Elan is a proudly pet-friendly resort, welcoming well-mannered pets to stay with you on designated floors of the Inn at Chateau—because no getaway is complete without your best friend by your side. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions about bringing your pet—we’ll make sure tails are wagging from check-in to checkout.
Pet Policy Details:
Pets are permitted on designated pet-friendly floors of the Inn at Chateau
A non-refundable $150 cleaning fee applies per stay
Maximum of two pets per room, up to 50 pounds each
Pets must be crated if left unattended in the room
Guests are responsible for any damage or disturbances caused by their pet
For the comfort of all guests, pets are not permitted in restaurants, the spa, pool, or golf areas
Arriving by car? We offer convenient parking options to suit your stay:
Overnight Valet Parking: $45 per vehicle, per night
Overnight Self-Parking: $28 per vehicle, per night
Daily Parking (Non-Overnight Guests): $30 per vehicle
Whether you’re here for the day or settling in for a longer stay, your vehicle is in good hands.
There are now eight electric vehicle charging stations for guests to use at no cost, with the exception of valet parking charges. Six of the chargers are designed specifically for Tesla vehicles and two are universal chargers. New, more efficient Dyson electric hand dryers are installed in many public restrooms at the Inn to reduce the use of paper.
There are tent cards in each guest room encouraging guests to reuse bath towels. We change bed linens every three days unless the guest requests otherwise. If the guest prefers to have their linens changed daily, they may simply leave the tent card on the bed.
Waste Pro is providing one-stream recycling dumpsters for the Hotel, Winery, Golf, and Paddy’s Pub. This means all recyclables (office paper, newspapers, magazines, cans, bottles, plastic, glass, small cardboard containers, etc.) can be intermixed into these new containers. These are serviced weekly.
We are expanding our aluminum, glass, and plastic recycling programs. We are expanding our composting projects to reduce waste and create more nutrient-rich soil. To conserve electricity, we are exploring introducing motion-sensor lighting in guest rooms.
We are excited to collaborate with Tesla to provide complimentary charging stations for Tesla owners. Tesla charging technology can add up to 58 miles of range per hour of charge.
Across the resort, we have installed 3,294 LED energy-saving light bulbs, allowing us to conserve 164,700 watts on energy. Many restrooms feature motion-sensor lighting to automatically conserve electricity.
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