Erna’s Elderberry House

What Erna’s Elderberry House does

Erna's Elderberry House operates commercially as Château du Sureau, a single-property nine-acre luxury castle resort located in Oakhurst, California, approximately 16 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. The estate offers 10 guest accommodations plus the private two-bedroom Villa du Sureau (2,000 sq ft), an on-site spa (Spa du Sureau), and dedicated facilities for weddings and private events. Its primary customer segments are affluent leisure travelers and couples seeking European-style hospitality near Yosemite, with a secondary segment of wedding and event clients drawn to the castle setting.

The on-site Elderberry House restaurant has operated as a fine-dining destination for more than 30 years, serving three- and four-course tasting menus sourced from local farms, accompanied by an estate wine list that includes Coquelicot Organic Estate Vineyard and craft cocktails. The company monetizes through four core streams: luxury accommodation rentals, fine-dining covers, spa services, and weddings/events. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, consistent with a five-star boutique positioning.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model, with room and villa reservations handled through ResNexus on the company website, restaurant reservations routed through OpenTable, and a phone-based concierge service for personalized booking and Yosemite itinerary planning. The technology stack is composed entirely of standard third-party hospitality tools (ResNexus, OpenTable) with no proprietary platform, mobile app, or API surface. Marketing relies on organic Facebook and Instagram channels, an email newsletter, and a website blog. The company is privately held, employs approximately 7 people, and discloses no ownership, funding, or revenue figures.

Name

Erna’s Elderberry House

Legal name

Château du Sureau

Website

https://elderberryhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Château du Sureau (Erna's Elderberry House) is a luxury nine-acre castle resort in Oakhurst, California, offering 10 guest rooms, the private Villa du Sureau, fine dining, spa services, and weddings 16 miles from Yosemite National Park, serving affluent leisure travelers and couples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Fine dining restaurant
• Resort spa services
• Wedding event venue
• Yosemite lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Luxury Accommodation Rentals: Revenue from renting 10 guest rooms and the private 2-bedroom Villa du Sureau (2,000 sq ft). Includes personalized concierge services and tailored stay experiences.
2. Fine Dining (The Elderberry House): Revenue from the on-site restaurant offering three or four course tasting menus sourced from local farms. Operating as a culinary destination for over 30 years.
3. Spa Services: Revenue from Spa du Sureau offering wellness and spa services, including private spa access for Villa guests.
4. Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings and special events at the castle resort property.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Erna's Elderberry House operates the Château du Sureau, a nine-acre castle resort in Oakhurst, California, offering luxury accommodations in 10 guest rooms plus the private two-bedroom Villa du Sureau. The property includes the Elderberry House fine-dining restaurant (operating 30+ years, serving three- or four-course tasting menus sourced from local farms), the Spa du Sureau, and event hosting services for weddings and special occasions. Personalized concierge services for Yosemite National Park experiences are a core feature of the stay.

Product overview

Château du Sureau is a single-property luxury castle resort offering integrated hospitality services. The portfolio consists of the core Château du Sureau lodging (10 guest rooms plus Villa), the Elderberry House fine-dining restaurant (operating 30+ years), Spa du Sureau for wellness, and Weddings & Events for celebrations. The Villa du Sureau represents the premium tier accommodation with private spa access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Villa du Sureau: Luxury two-bedroom villa accommodations spanning 2,000 sq ft featuring two king bedrooms, grand salon with baby grand Steinway piano, wet bar, dining terrace, and private spa.
• Spa du Sureau

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coquelicot Organic Estate VineyardminorOthersWine supplier featured on the property's wine collection page. Provides organic estate wines from their vineyard in Los Olivos, California, enhancing the dining experience at The Elderberry House.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation integration allowing customers to book tables at The Elderberry House through the OpenTable platform. Provides online reservation capabilities for the dining establishment.
• ResNexuscoreTechnology or IntegrationLodging reservation system provider enabling online room and villa bookings through the company's website. Handles the property management and booking engine for accommodations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rush Creek Lodge: Yosemite gateway lodge offering upscale rooms, on-site restaurant, spa, and recreational amenities. Closely comparable position as a newer, upscale gateway property competing for the same luxury Yosemite traveler.
• The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly The Ahwahnee): Historic landmark luxury hotel located inside Yosemite National Park with a long-standing fine-dining program. Competes for the same affluent Yosemite visitor seeking a heritage lodging experience with elevated cuisine.
• Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite: Long-standing Yosemite-area resort with cabin-style lodging, multiple food and beverage outlets, and recreational programming. Competes in the same Yosemite gateway corridor for visitors seeking nature-immersive stays with elevated amenities.
• Carneros Resort and Spa: Luxury resort in Napa wine country with on-site F&B, full-service spa, and a strong weddings/events business. Comparable integrated model of upscale lodging + culinary + events in a California destination setting.
• Tenaya at Yosemite (Tenaya Lodge): Full-service luxury resort located near the southern gate of Yosemite National Park offering upscale lodging, multiple dining venues, spa, and event hosting. Directly comparable in product mix (rooms + dining + spa + events) and in customer profile targeting Yosemite-bound affluent travelers.
• Post Ranch Inn: Iconic cliffside ultra-luxury resort in Big Sur, California with on-site fine dining and spa. Comparable as a small California nature-immersive luxury property trading on an irreplaceable setting, destination dining, and concierge-grade service.
• Single Thread Inn (SingleThread Farms): Combined Michelin-starred destination restaurant and small luxury inn in Sonoma, California. Closely comparable model — a multi-decade culinary reputation anchoring an ultra-small luxury lodging proposition.
• Solage, Auberge Resorts: Napa Valley luxury resort with Michelin-recognized dining, spa, and event hosting. Comparable integrated luxury hospitality + culinary offering positioned around California wine country experiential tourism.

Emerging players

• AutoCamp Yosemite: Boutique outdoor-luxury property (Airstreams, cabins) near Yosemite pairing design-forward accommodations with curated guest experiences. Competes for a slightly modern/Instagram-driven slice of luxury Yosemite travelers.

Broad incumbents

• Auberge Resorts Collection: Portfolio of boutique luxury hotels and resorts (including California properties such as Solage) catering to affluent experiential travelers. Operates as a broader incumbent across the same luxury California destination-hospitality space rather than a single-property competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chateausureau
• Instagraminstagram.com/chateausureau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erna%E2%80%99s-elderberry-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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