Chateau Elan, one of Georgia's best-kept romantic secrets
Chateau Élan, nestled in the Georgia countryside, is one of the East Coast’s finest wineries, and one of Georgia’s best-kept romantic secrets. Chateau Élan Inn is an American winery and inn that has been converted to closely resemble a French winery down to the last detail. Surrounding Chateau Élan is nearly eight square miles of vineyard, ripe with beautiful crops of French-American hybrid grapes that are grown in over 20 different varieties. If you are looking for some creative date ideas for you and your special someone, this is the ideal way to add some real champagne to your wine and romance. Chateau Élan offers several, affordable tours of their facilities, each allowing you to learn about the wine making process. The cheapest is the Deluxe Tour, which runs for $10 a person. On this tour, you get to see the wine-making facilities from a grand balcony and learn about the wine-making process from a helpful and informative tour guide. For those looking for something a bit more in-depth, there is the Executive Tour for $15, which does everything the Deluxe Tour does, along with a closer look at the aging process and a wine tasting at the end for six of Chateau Élan’s wines.
Wine isn’t the only thing Chateau Élan is known for. The magnificent golf green of the Chateau Élan Golf Club is also waiting for you on your stay. Be warned, this is a serious golf course for serious players. A strict dress code is enforced, and tee times are generally set no less than a week prior to playing. If you prefer relaxing, then try the Spa Mansion on the Chateau Élan grounds. What romantic getaway is complete without being pampered to your hearts desire? If you are looking for a romantic overnight stay, their overnight Spa Packages includes a steam room, sauna, whirlpool and indoor resistance pool. Also, check out their fitness area and custom classes. Plus, what spa treatment is complete without gourmet food? Enjoy a gourmet spa lunch and afternoon tea with your spa stay. Finally, the food at Chateau Élan is just as phenomenal as the wine. Romantic dinners are always wonderful, and when they are prepared by world famous chef Marc Suennemann you know you and your loved one are in for a treat. There are multiple restaurants to choose from, including the extravagant Versailles and the rustic yet charming and always filling Irish Pub. If you think you can do better yourself, then feel free to sign up for one of the many culinary classes Chateau Élan has to offer. Romantic getaways for two should be both fun and memorable. If you and your loved one are looking for romance in Georgia, Chateau Élan is a great place to start. Visit Chateau Elan |
And,for a personalized experience there is the Meet the Winemaker tour, which runs for $30 a person. This tour allows you to meet Chateau Élan’s wine maker and spend over two hours asking in depth questions about every aspect of the wine making process, from aging to grape growing to harvesting techniques. While the longest tour, this one is very personal, and can be customized by the winery to meet your specific needs with proper setup time allowed.