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On-Site Attractions

Winery The Winery at Chateau Élan opened in 1985. The full production Winery inside the Chateau is the largest producer of premium wines in Georgia and was recognized by Wine Spectator for exceptional vintages. At Chateau Élan winemaking is art and science, tradition and modern technology. Our winemakers have come from generations of French, German and American wine families, blending the best of the old ways with the best of the new. The grapes are picked by hand to ensure only the finest fruit is chosen. Chateau Élan offers winery tours and tastings daily except Christmas. Tours include a video presentation, tour with a knowledgeable guide of our winemaking facility, concluding with a wine tasting. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. All guests are welcome to tour our winery. Guests younger than 21 are restricted from the wine tasting. Please bring a driver’s license or other proper identification. Public tours are available at the following times with no advanced booking required: Monday – Friday 11AM and 3 PM The Wine Market is located just inside the Chateau Élan Winery and sells Chateau wines along with a large variety of merchandise and unique gift items. From finely crafted wine related gifts and Irish crystal to high quality golf shirts with our emblem, you are bound to discover a keepsake of your visit to Chateau Élan or simply a unique gift idea. Tennis The Chateau Élan Tennis Center, designed by legend Stan Smith, offers play on four hard and three clay courts. Our professional staff will help sharpen your game and provide a relaxing atmosphere for your play. Ball machines, racquet rentals, private and semi-private lessons are available at the Front Desk. Proper attire is required on and off the courts. The staff requests that players wear regulation tennis shoes at all times to ensure safety on the courts. Running and basketball shoes, cutoffs, men’s tank tops and bathing suits are inappropriate. Call Reservations at 678-425-0900 to Reserve a Court. Bike Trails The Chateau Élan Winery and Resort has seven miles of all-purpose bike trails that meander through the entire 3,500-acre property. The trails extend through canopied forests of trees, quiet nature paths, around the equestrian center, past the vineyards, through the exclusive Chateau Élan residential community with its luxurious homes and landscape and along the championship golf courses. Many of the bikes are brand new Mountain Comfort models from the well-known Adventure Cycles shop of Oakwood, Georgia. Bikes are $20 per Person for 2 Hours. Reservations can be made at 678-425-0900. The bike rental depot at Chateau Élan is located at the Front Desk.

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