Chateau Elan Celebrates 13th Annual Lighting Nov. 29; European Winter Holiday Season Atmosphere.Business Editors/Lifestyle Editors BRASELTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2002 On November 29, the 13th annual lighting of the Chateau brings the excitement and charm of a winter holiday in Europe to Chateau Elan Chateau Elan is the largest winery in Georgia[1] and is located in Braselton, 40 miles (0 km) north of Atlanta. It was founded in 1982 by Dr. Don Panoz who came from the pharmaceutical industry. Winery & Resort. More than 35,000 lights outlining the buildings, vineyards and manicured grounds plus a flurry of Christmas themed activities and special holiday packages mark the beginning of festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at the 3,500 acre resort located north of Atlanta, South of France South of France south n the South of France → le Sud de la France, le Midi and no passport needed. A day full of fun and cheer for families and children of all ages, include helicopter, carriage and pony rides, giant slide, storyteller, magician, musicians, carolers, ice sculpting sculpting Cosmetic surgery The surgical reshaping of a tissue. See Deep tissue sculpting, Facial sculpting. , winery tours and tastings, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. pavilion, and a dazzling fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to display following the Lighting of the Chateau. Naturally, Santa Claus will be a prominent figure hosting the children while the Grinch patrolling the grounds will be up to no good, as usual. Children can show their creative side with holiday arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. as well as gingerbread gingerbread In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of cookie decorating. A talented face painter will bring out the holiday spirit among visitors. The Chateau Elan golf putting challenge hosted by Director of Golf Geoff Sarazan offers prizes for accuracy and the Spa sponsors a Holiday Shopper's Massage Refresher complete with back massages and paraffin wax treatments. December Farms Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Farm makes Christmas tree shopping as convenient as possible with hundreds of fresh cut Fraser firs to pick from. Trees are available on a cash only basis and will be loaded onto your car for you. Joe M. Turner, Greater Atlanta's Magician of the Year 2000, returns to amaze visitors with his stage show and roving magic illusions. The League of Decency also returns to jazz up the day with their version of holiday songs as well as old favorites. Caroling will resonate throughout the Winery and over the grounds by the Like the Dickens Carolers, who will return every Friday and Saturday, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 14, to Chateau Elan. A special "Lighting of the Chateau Holiday Package" of $169 includes overnight deluxe accommodations for two at the Inn, breakfast buffet in Versailles Restaurant, and a commemorative bottle of Chateau Elan wine. Traditional holiday food and drinks prepared by chefs at Chateau Elan will feature popular fare such as hot apple cider, caramel apples, cotton candy, hot dogs, hot chocolate, hearty soup and pasta. For guests over the age of 21, wine tours and tastings inside the 16th century style French Chateau showcase Chateau Elan's award winning wines from Georgia's largest producer of premium and varietal wines. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. Some activities require purchase of tickets and convenient ticket booths are available for this. A $5 parking fee applies. A portion of the proceeds from the Lighting of the Chateau will benefit "Peace Place," a place of shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. Chateau Elan Winery & Resort is located 40 minutes north of Atlanta, off exit 126 on Interstate 85 North. For more information or reservations, call 678-425-0900 or log onto www.chateauelan.com. |
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