A new standard for boutique luxury is emerging in Napa Valley with The Elene, an extraordinary retreat concept by Mosaic Hotel Collection, known for its distinctive, inspired local experiences. Nordby Construction is honored to lead the endeavor of bringing this remarkable vision to life with uncompromising craftsmanship and detail.

Situated on 3.5 acres within the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, this 50-room resort, including four expansive suites. The resort layout seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces to embrace the region’s natural beauty, balancing contemporary elegance with relaxed charm. Guests will enjoy a fine-dining restaurant, an all-day café, a heated pool, and a cycling program with a bike barn.

From the start, The Elene was conceived as a bespoke retreat, reflecting the sophistication of Napa’s wine country while integrating advanced sustainability practices. With this in mind, the project required a construction partner well-versed in complex hospitality builds in the region — one capable of balancing aesthetics, function, and environmental responsibility.

Enter Nordby Construction, with over 40 years of experience shaping Napa’s architectural landscape. Known for our precision in winery, estate, and hospitality projects, we bring a deep understanding of both the structural and experiential demands of high-end hospitality. Our previous work, including acclaimed vineyard estates and high-profile resort renovations, made our team a natural fit for The Elene’s ambitious vision.

Yet, building The Elene is more than crafting a beautiful destination; it’s about engineering seamless experiences. The site itself presents unique challenges, requiring careful planning to integrate the resort’s structures into the rolling landscape. Our team has orchestrated a construction process that ensures minimal disruption to the surrounding environment, employing techniques such as:

• Precision Grading & Site Integration: Adapting the built environment to Napa’s natural topography while preserving mature trees and optimizing vineyard views.
• Sustainability at the Core: Implementing water recycling systems, solar energy solutions, and locally sourced materials to reduce the resort’s environmental footprint.
• Luxury Finishes with Sustainability in Mind: Balancing high-end materials with the demands of a hospitality environment, ensuring timeless quality without sacrificing resilience.

The architectural design, led by Signum Architecture, offers a sense of flow where indoor and outdoor spaces dissolve into one another through strategic placement of glass, stone, and wood. Meanwhile, interior specialists Parts and Labor Design are crafting a guest experience that reflects modern luxury with natural textures and warm, inviting tones. Nordby’s role is to translate these conceptual details into reality, ensuring that every finish, fixture, and structural element aligns with the project’s uncompromising vision.

With every phase of construction, The Elene is taking shape as a hallmark of refined hospitality in Napa Valley, setting new standards for boutique retreats. While guests will ultimately experience an effortless sense of luxury, our team is working to ensure that every detail also stands the test of time.

When it opens its doors in 2026, The Elene won’t just be a desirable, new destination. It will gracefully represent the vision, craftsmanship, innovation, and deep regional expertise that went into bringing it to life.

Photo Credit: Render courtesy The Elene