by Terri | May 28, 2019 | News, The Fortress, Zehnder's Gift Shop, Zehnder's Marketplace, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders
One of our housekeepers at the restaurant, Don, came up to me today and asked if I had a moment; he wanted to share something with me. Since many of our housekeeping staff work in public areas, it is not unusual that they get questions or field customer comments. Don...
by Terri | Feb 1, 2019 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth [PHOTOS] Our current Tap Room was part of the 1948 expansion that included a larger lobby, updated bathrooms, a coat room and increased dining space – essentially the whole north wing of Zehnder’s. By 1954,...
by Terri | Jan 26, 2019 | Festivals, Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's Snowfest, Zehnders
During January 23 through January 26, 2019; snow carvers from the World Class, State of Michigan and High School divisions competed to transform blocks of snow into dazzling works of art. And the top talent of Zehnder’s Snowfest 2019 snow sculpting competitions...
by Terri | Dec 21, 2018 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders
Wow! The #MuthHoliday photo contest was a nail-biter if we EVER saw one! It came down to a margin of merely 8 votes, quite possibly by internet speed! 😆 If one thing is for sure, two of our top 10 finalists must have been rallying really hard with over 850...
by Terri | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth My grandfather, William Zehnder, Sr. and my grandmother Emilie purchased what was then The New Exchange Hotel in December of 1928. So I would imagine that negotiations for the building were in full swing, if not...
by Terri | Oct 8, 2018 | Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, The Fortress, Zehnders
[PHOTOS] The annual Fortress Cigar Open was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 as the capstone event of the 2018 golf season. Over 140 golfers took the challenge while enjoying premium cigars followed by a special “Mardi Gras” themed dinner prepared by...
