Elene Resort names MD
The upcoming Elene Resort in Napa has named a managing director and is slated to open in fall 2026 with a 50‑room boutique hotel and an 'upscale' restaurant operated by Mosaic Hotel Collection (napavalleyregister.com). The resort’s fall 2026 debut is being billed as a notable luxury addition to Napa’s hospitality lineup (napavalleyregister.com).
Cody Felice will lead day‑to‑day operations at The Elene after serving as vice president of operations for Mosaic Hotel Collection, where he managed the company’s portfolio of MICHELIN‑recognized luxury properties. (hospitalitynet.org) Felice’s résumé lists leadership posts at The Proper SF, Carneros Resort and Spa, Gurney’s Montauk and The Dewberry, with a stated focus on operations, training and development. (palisadeshospitality.com) The project is being developed by St. Helena‑based Napa Valley Land Company on a five‑acre commercial parcel directly adjacent to the Napa Valley Vine Trail. (signumarchitecture.com) Signum Architecture is the lead architect and Parts and Labor Design handled interiors, with Nordby Construction tapped as general contractor to execute the resort build. (hotelmanagement.net) Public materials from the developer and operator list on‑site features including a heated vineyard pool, a Recovery/Thermal Garden with sauna, an all‑day café, an outdoor “living room” and a bike barn tied to a formal cycling program. (winebusiness.com) Construction on The Elene began with a ground‑breaking announcement in late 2024, and Mosaic and Napa Valley Land Company describe the design and programming as intentionally aimed at fostering local community engagement and outdoor activity. (hotel-online.com)
