Important Contact Information
CHÂTEAU ÉLAN RESORT GENERAL NUMBER 678-425-0900
GUARD GATE ADDRESS 2585 Autumn Maple Drive
LEGENDS CLUB HOUSE 770-932-8653
SPORTS CLUB 770-867-1760
WOODLANDS HOA
Community Management Associates, Inc. | 404-835-9100
HOA payments should be mailed to:
Woodlands at Chateau Elan Owners Association PO Box 65851 • Phoenix, AZ 85082-5851
Community Association - Client Services 404-835-9100 | support@cmacommunities.com
Community Manager - Jenny Guess | 404-474-7465
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EXECUTIVE ESTATES HOA
Jim Kreinbrink | Jimkhoa@icloud.com
COUNTRY ESTATES HOA
Ronald Patton | (540) 290-5999 | 1rdpsr@gmail.com
LEGENDS HOA
Alan Kloor | CE.Legends.HOA@gmail.com
COVERED BRIDGE HOA
Gwen Gibson | 470-429-2017 | ggibson@chateauelan.net
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RFID QUESTIONS
Gate entrance tag for your vehicles
Gwen Gibson | 470-429-2017 | ggibson@chateauelan.net
$30 per sticker
Note: All resident vehicles, including golf carts, must be registered but RFID stickers are optional.
LEGENDS MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS
Wanda Anderson | wanderson@chateauelan.net 770-614-6929
Dave Zerfas | dzerfas@chateauelan.net
TO THE CHATEAU ELAN NEWSLETTER
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EVERY MONDAY IS
MARGARITA MONDAY!
$10 HOUSE MARGARITAS ALL DAY!
EVERY TUESDAY
THROUGHTOUT JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH ARE LADIES NIGHT WITH HALF OFF WINES BY THE GLASS ALL DAY
EVERY THURSDAY 5PM TO 9PM
Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole
FROM ALLRECIPES.COM
Try this lemon chicken and rice casserole for an easy mid-week dinner. Chicken thighs are quickly browned and then baked with rice, lemon, and cream of chicken soup to create a comfort dish for the whole family.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
• 4 (6-ounce) bone-in, skin-onchicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) cream of chicken soup
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1teaspoongrated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon choppedfresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
DIRECTIONS
1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add chicken thighs to skillet, skin sides down, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate; set
aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.
4. Add garlic to drippings in the skillet.
Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds. Add rice, cream of chicken soup, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, and crushed red pepper; whisk to combine. Gradually add broth, whisking constantly, until combined and smooth. Arrange chicken thighs, skin sides up, over rice mixture and place lemon slices over chicken thighs. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or lid, and transfer to the preheated oven.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked through and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven. Stir rice mixture, and sprinkle with parsley. Divide chicken, lemon slices, and rice evenly among 4 plates. Garnish with additional tarragon and crushed red pepper.
PHOTOS: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Rustic Chicken and Dumplin’s
Rachel Parton George makes this rustic chicken dish for her sister, Dolly Parton, every year on her birthday.
I call this rustic because I leave the bones in, which is authentic. But that means you must be careful and make sure not to swallow any! There are so many ways to make this dish, and since our brothers and sisters cook as well our family has several versions. I often ask the meat department or butcher to hand cut a whole chicken into pieces for me (the backbone and wings can be used later to make stock). This is one of Dolly’s favorite dishes, so I usually make it for her birthday in January.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS
Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (drumsticks, thighs, and halved breasts)
• 1 teaspoon Morton Nature’s Seasons seasoning blend
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sal
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 medium stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup whole buttermilk, well shaken
• 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into thin slices
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Season chicken pieces all over with the Morton’s seasoning blend.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, skin sides down, and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and brown again, 6 to 8 minutes more.
3. Add broth and water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add onion, poultry seasoning, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add carrots and celery. Leaving
PHOTO: CARSON DOWNEY
pot partially covered, continue simmering over low heat until vegetables are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk.
5. Cut chilled butter into dry mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks. Blend well to a crumbly consistency. Add buttermilk mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
6. Turn out dough onto a floured surface. Using your hands, pat dough to approximately 1-inch thickness and gently fold outer edges into center. Continue to gently fold—do not knead—until it comes together. Pat dough out again to approximately 1-inch thickness.
7. Remove cooked chicken from Dutch oven (an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken should register 170 degrees F /76 degrees C) and put it on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Skim fat from broth. Bring broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
8. Using a knife, cut dough into 9 (2x2-inch) squares. Gently drop each square, one at a time, into boiling broth. Lower heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until all dumplings rise to top and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Return chicken to pot and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
9. Spoon chicken and dumplin’s into bowls. Garnish with parsley.6. Remove from the oven. Stir rice mixture, and sprinkle with parsley. Divide chicken, lemon slices, and rice evenly among 4 plates. Garnish with additional tarragon and crushed red pepper.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JANUARY 2025
Wednesday, January 1
New Year’s Day
The Rink at Chateau
Through Sunday, February 15
Monday - Friday 3 - 9 PM
2Wednesday
Saturday - Sunday 12 -9 PM
Happy Hours at Paddy’s
Every Wednesday 4 - 6 PM
Paddy’s Irish Pub
Thursday, January 2
Happy Hours at Paddy’s
Every Thursday 4 - 6 PM
Paddy’s Irish Pub
Friday, January 3
Friday Night Drift
Every Friday 6 - 10:30 PM
Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway
Saturday, January 4
Brunch at Marc
Mimosa Flight Experience
Every Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM
Marc Bar & Restaurant
Paddy’s Game Day - Bites and Brews
Every Saturday 12 PM - 11 PM
Paddy’s Irish Pub
Sunday, January 5
Brunch at Marc
Mimosa Flight Experience
Every Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM
Paddy’s Game Day - Bites and Brews
Every Sunday 12 PM - 11 PM
Paddy’s Irish Pub
Monday, January 6
Tuesday, January 7
Wednesday, January 8
January 2025
Small Business Luncheon & Learn
11:45 AM - 1 PM
Hoschton City Hall
Thursday, January 9
Braselton Downtown Development Authority Meeting
11 AM
Braselton Courtroom
Council Work Session
4 PM
Friday, January 10
Saturday, January 11
Sunday, January 12
Monday, January 13
Braselton Police Foundation Board of Directors Meeting 11 AM
Braselton Town Hall
Mayor and City Council Voting Meeting
6 PM
Tuesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 15
Thursday, January 16
Friday, January 17
2025 Kick Off Celebration – NAMAR Connect
Friday, 10 – 11:30 AM
Braselton Civic Center, 27 E Lake Dr Braselton, GA
Satuday, January 18
Sunday, January 19
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, January 21
Wednesday, January 22
Thursday, January 23
Downtown Property Redevelopment Project
Public Meeting #3 6 - 7:30 PM
Virtual Open House
Friday, January 24
Georgia Watermelon Association
2025 Convention Jan 24 – 26, 2025
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
100 Rue Charlemagne Dr Braselton, GA
Saturday, January 25
Sunday, January 26
The Wedding Show, Atlanta 12 PM - 5 PM
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Monday, January 27
Braselton Planning Commission
6 PM
Braselton Police & Municipal Court
Tuesday, January 28
Braselton Arts Council Board of Directors Meeting
3 PM
Braselton Town Hall
Wednesday, January 29
Thursday, January 30
2025 Chamber
Annual Dinner & Awards Night
6 - 8:45 PM
Braselton Civic Center
Friday, January 31
FEBRUARY 2025
Saturday, February 1
The Rink at Chateau
Through Sunday, February 15
Monday - Friday 3 - 9 PM
Saturday - Sunday 12 -9 PM
Brunch at Marc
Mimosa Flight Experience
Every Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM
Marc Bar & Restaurant (Last Saturday - February 8)
Sunday, February 2
Brunch at Marc
Mimosa Flight Experience
Every Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM
(Last Sunday - February 9)
Monday, February 3
Tuesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 5
Thursday, February 6
Council Work Session
4 PM
Friday, February 7
Saturday, February 8
Chocolate Walk
11 AM - 4 PM
The Mill
Sunday, February 9
Monday, February 10
Mayor and City Council Voting Meeting
6 PM
Tuesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 12
Thursday, February 13
Friday, February 14
Braselton Farmers Market
3 - 6 PM
Braselton Town Green
Saturday, February 15
The Rink at Chateau
Last day - 12 - 9 PM
Sunday, February 16
Monday, February 17
Tuesday, February 18
Wednesday, February 19
Thursday, February 20
Tyrus Live
All NEW “What it is” Comedy Tour
7:30 - 9 PM
Friday, February 21
Winter Art-Tiques Vintage Market
Feb 21 – 24, 2025
115 Harrison St
Braselton, GA
Saturday, February 22
Sunday, February 23
Monday, February 24
Braselton Planning Commission
6 PM
Braselton Police & Municipal Court
Tuesday, February 25
Wednesday, February 26
Thursday, February 27
Friday, February 28
MARCH 2025
Saturday, March 1
Sunday, March 2
Monday, March 3
Tuesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 5
Thursday, March 6
Council Work Session
4 PM
Friday, March 7
SCCA Super Tour
Friday, March 7 from 8 AM til 8 PM on
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Friday Night Drift
Every Friday 6 - 10:30 PM
Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Monday, March 10
Mayor and City Council Voting Meeting
6 PM
Tuesday, March 11
Wednesday, March 12
Thursday, March 13
Friday, March 14
Braselton Farmers Market
3 - 6 PM
Braselton Town Green
Saturday, March 15
Paddy’s Day PathFEST Parade & Quest
10 AM - 3 PM
Braselton LifePath
Sunday, March 16
Monday, March 17
Tuesday, March 18
2Wednesday
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 19
Thursday, March 20
Trans Am Series
Thursday, 7:59 – 11:59 PM
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta 5300 Winder Hwy Braselton, GA
Friday, March 21
Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour
Friday, March 21 from 8 AM til 8 PM on Sunday, March 23
Michelin Racway Road Atlanta
Saturday, March 22
Trans Am Series
Saturday, 7:59 – 11:59 PM
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Hwy Braselton, GA
Sunday, March 23
Trans Am Series
Sunday, 7:59 – 11:59 PM
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta 5300 Winder Hwy Braselton, GA
Monday, March 24
Georgia Watermelon Association 2025 Convention Jan 24 – 26, 2025 Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, 100 Rue
Tuesday, March 25
Braselton Arts Council
Board of Directors Annual Planning Meeting 3 PM Braselton Civic Center
Wednesday, March 26
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Monday, March 31
JACK’S PUBLIC HOUSE, SMOKED OLD FASHIONED
