Château Élan Winery & Resort, A 16th century-styled château and full-service winery nestled among North Georgia’s picturesque foothills, was sold to an affiliate of Greenwich, Conn., based real estate investment firm, Wheelock Street Capital.
Wheelock appointed HEI Hotels & Resorts to manage the hotel, and Troon Golf to manage the property’s championship golf and club.
Wheelock said it and its operating partners will invest more than $20 million in a comprehensive renovation and refresh, elevating the estate’s 394 exquisite guestrooms, as well as common areas of the resort, including the renowned spa, winery and golf clubhouse.
The renovation will both enhance Château Élan’s signature appearance and service to a new level of luxury and sophistication, while honoring the Braselton icon’s serene spirit and rich history.
“We are very pleased that we are able to pass on the legacy of Château Élan Resorts to capable national operators like HEI Hotels & Resorts and Troon Golf, and are confident they will carry on our tradition of the subtle difference of excellence,” said Dr. Don Panoz, founder and previous owner of Château Élan Winery & Resort.
Château Élan is home to the most awarded winery in the Southeast, seven delectable restaurants, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a destination spa and 45 holes of championship golf.