March 2005 Article                      

From the field: Chateau Elan, Brasleton, GA

The Chateau Elan Difference
This French-inspired resort offers good meeting facilities and fantastic recreational and leisure choices when the meetings are over. The meeting space, located off the Atrium of the hotel, is very convenient to the guestrooms.  Ninety percent of the space has windows and/ or French doors leading outdoors.  They are an IAAC approved conference center so they have ergonomic chairs available. The Spa is incredible, approximately 34 treatment rooms, 2 Spa shops, and a wonderful manicure and pedicure room.  The Spa’s lobby is very inviting with a roaring fire and plush furniture.  There are 14 individual themed suites in this building as well. A small Spa restaurant serves complimentary tea daily as well as breakfast and lunch. The Winery offers complimentary wine tours daily and has private rooms for meetings and receptions.  The winery itself and its restaurant can be reserved for evening events. Groups can get their company logo on wine labels as gifts for their attendees. The Panoz Race Track, just 10 minutes off site, offers a race car driving school as well as an Audi driving program which can be used as an exciting team building activity.

The Basics

• Located on 3,500 acres in the North Georgia foothills
• 277 deluxe rooms including 20 suites
• French country estate architecture
• Eight restaurants including Paddy’s Irish Pub, built in Ireland and shipped to Georgia
• Two lounges
•  25,000 sq. ft conference center
• Two multi-function ballrooms, 19  meeting rooms, 2 boardrooms
• Meeting accommodations: 
  • 15 to 375 classroom style
  • 18 to 650 theatre-style
  • 16 to 500 banquet style
  • 20 to 750 for receptions
• Amenities include equestrian center, bike trails, fitness room, indoor and outdoor pools, resistance pool, and tennis center.

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