Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta (off I-85 at Exit 126) but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort and conference destination.

The Inn offers 277 rooms, including 20 suites plus hospitality suites and a presidential suite while the Lodge offers 80 rooms. Chateau Elan is unique in having its own winery and vineyards.The Winery itself houses both casual and fine dining restaurants, the Wine Market for shopping, an Art Gallery, Meeting Rooms, and offers Wine Tasting & Tours.

The luxurious Spa features a range of spa treatments in addition to 14 specially themed overnight guest rooms, plus dining at the healthy Fleur-de-Lis restaurant. Chateau Elan offers a total of 64 holes of golf on including two public courses, the Château and Woodlands, the Par 3, 9-hole Executive walking course adjacent to the Inn, and The Legends, a private club. The practice facility is home to The Golf Academy at Chateau Elan. There is a Clubhouse Grille.

The Meeting and Conference Center scores high with meeting professionals on overall excellence in attitude of staff, quality of meeting rooms, guest services, food & beverage, service and other amenities. Château Élan's eight distinctive restaurants present an array of international and regional American culinary dishes. Choices and settings range from classic French dining at Le Clos, casual bistro at Cafe Élan, buffet and a la carte fare at Versailles, the charming Carriage House in a restored 1886 Victorian home and the spirited Paddy's Irish Pub or relaxed L'Auberge lounge.

Two options, both on the same property, are available to JCNA members: The Inn or the Lodge. For those who may prefer more reasonable accomodation prices, the Lodge offers tremendous value at only $ 89 a nigth plus tax, including free hot breakfast

For reservation (click on names for website):
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, GA. Mention JCNA for the special rate of $164 a night plus tax. Reservations: 1 800 233-9463 or reservations@chateauelan.com

Chateau Elan Lodge (Holiday Inn Express), directly across from the Chateau gate. Reservations: 770 867-8100 or hiexpress@chateauelan.com Mention JCNA for the special rate of $89 per night plus tax including free hot breakfast!