ZEHNDER'S SPLASH VILLAGE HOTEL AND WATERPARK Opens on June 17

Frankenmuth, Mi - April 24, 2005 -- With reservations already peaking for this summer, Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark will officially open in Friday, June 17, 2005. Construction on the 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark and 152-room hotel is on schedule. Next month 140,000 gallons of water will pour into the pool areas as work continues on interior aquatic features. Splash Village is located next to Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Mich.

"we are extremely pleased with our advanced bookings. People are very eager to have a year round family destination close to home," said Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Chairman and CEO Al Zehnder. "Construction is on schedule. The exterior facade has giant tube slides in place that pop in and out of the waterpark structure. In May we will complete work on 63 new hotel suites and begin installing furnishings." All of the new suites feature fireplaces, some have whirlpools and can accommodate 4-8 guests.

A towering and playful 26-foot tree will be the prominent feature in the new hotel lobby with a large gas fireplace built into the trunk. The tree is the work of NatureMaker®, a California based design firm and the originator of the Steel Art Tree™. NatureMaker trees have emerged as major design elements at prestigious resorts, casinos, retailers, museums, libraries, zoos, nature centers, commercial buildings, hotels and residences. Each tree, perfectly balanced and magnificently detailed, stands as a one-of-a-kind ode to nature. The Splash Village tree will include elves and fairies as part of the waterpark's overall whimsical theme.

Waterpark Features

Giggling Gorge and Perilous Plunge -- giant tube slides -- will flow into the Crooked Brook Creek, a lazy river that winds through the waterpark. Toddlers can frolic with ease in the Wee Folk Springs area, and the Dragon Fly Pond will be filled with fun water play features. A large play structure, Splash Landing, features a dumping bucket that will dump more than 400 gallons of water at surprise intervals. The tube slide stairs, Tree Dwellers Tower, will keep visitors busy and wet, and the Whimsical Whirl is a large hot tub perfect for mom and dad. Additional waterpark features include geysers and water sprays.

A new 125-seat restaurant, Elf Hollow Cafe, will serve breakfast and lunch daily. For those guests who seek dry land, a 2,000 square foot arcade will have several of the latest video games. Free shuttle service will also be available to Zehnder's of Frankenmuth restaurant and Zehnder's Fortress golf course both located in downtown Frankenmuth, less than a mile from Splash Village.

You must be a hotel guest to use the waterpark. Room rates start at $169 per night and included up to four waterpark passes (prices do not include taxes/gratuities). Rates vary based on season, number of guests and choice of accommodations. Visitors can also choose for a variety of overnight packages. Reservations are available by calling toll-free at 800-863-7999, or on-line at www.zehnders.comZEHNDER'S SPLASH VILLAGE HOTEL AND WATERPARK RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel And Waterpark Appoints Aquatic Manager

FRANKENMUTH, MI - March 16, 2005 --- Christopher M. Bartnikowski has been appointed Aquatic Manager for Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark. The announcement was made by Zehnder's President William Parlberg. Construction on the new 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark is well underway with an anticipated mid-July 2005 opening.

Bartnikowski will oversee all water safety for the new facility and existing hotel pool, and manage and train a staff of 30 full-time and part-time employees. A resident of Saginaw, Mich., Bartnikowski is a certified pool and aquatic facility operator. He has been active in aquatic facility management for more than 10 years including managing Saginaw's Anderson Water Park. Prior to joining the Zehnders team, Bartnikowski was a unit director for the Saginaw County Boys and Girls Club following his tenure as vice president of sales and marketing for Great Lakes Storm, a Continental Basketball Association member.

"We are very happy to have Christopher on board," said Parlberg. "Construction is on schedule and we have several hundred advanced reservations from families throughout the Great Lakes region. This is an exciting new enterprise for Zehnders as we approach our 150th anniversary next year." Reservations are available by calling toll-free at 800-863-7999, or online at www.splashvillage.com

Bartnikowski received a Bachelor of Arts from Adrian College, Adrian, Mich., and a masters of arts degree in athletic administration from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. He is active in collegiate sports as a baseball player and coach. Additional certifications include water safety instructor, lifeguard training/first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.

Ground was broken last September for the Waterpark that will feature a whimsical theme of an enchanted land with elves, fairies and creative play areas with two, four-story tube slides, a dumping bucket for surprise showers, a body slide for thrills, a lazy river for smooth sailing, a toddler pool for safe adventures and more. Construction is also underway to redevelop the hotel property that will expand to 152 rooms with 63 deluxe suites that accommodate 4-8 guests - some feature a fireplace and whirlpool. Guests will dine in a new 125-seat restaurant, visit a 2,000 square foot arcade, and pick up any needed items in the hotel's new lobby and gift shop.


Construction underway for Summer 2005 opening

FRANKENMUTH, MI - November 27, 2004 -- Families and groups can start planning next year's vacation at the new Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark by making online reservations at www.splashvillage.com beginning December 1, 2004, just in time for holiday gift-giving. The four-level, 30,000 square foot waterpark opens in summer 2005 with a great wave of activities located adjacent to Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland just one mile from the famous 1,500-seat Zehnder's restaurant in downtown Frankenmuth.

Ground was broken in September for the waterpark that will feature a whimsical theme of an enchanted land with elves, fairies and creative play areas with two, four-story tube slides, a dumping bucket for surprise showers, a body slide for thrills, a lazy river for smooth sailing, a toddler pool for safe adventures and more.

"We are making great progress with the foundation for the waterpark and hotel additions," said Zehnder's of Frankenmuth CEO and Chairman, Al Zehnder. "At the same time our design consultants are working on the interior theme features that will give our young guests plenty of wet and fun experiences." The build/design team includes Water Technology, Inc., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Architectural Design Consultants, Lake Delton, Wisconsin.




Zehnder's Splash Village Opens Summer 2005

Frankenmuth, MI - August 12, 2004 --- Southeastern Michigan residents and visitors can get into the swim of things close to home when Zehnder's of Frankenmuth transforms it's existing hotel property, Zehnder's Bavarian Haus Motel, into Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark early next summer. The four-level, 30,000 indoor waterpark, will be located adjacent to Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland just one mile from the famous 1,500-seat Zehnder's of Frankenmuth restaurant in downtown Frankenmuth. The budget for the total project is in excess of $10 million.

"We have been studying the indoor water park hotel industry for the past two years," said Zehnder's of Frankenmuth CEO and Chairman Al Zehnder. "This concept provides our guests with a great family entertainment venue and fits into our vision of becoming a four season family vacation destination. Parents and grandparents can give the younger set a fun experience, and youth groups and school organizations can enjoy the water park for overnight outings." To make way for the new water park and family suites, demolition begins in September of the Zehnder's Bavarian Haus Motel front buildings that houses 48 guest rooms, the Coffee Shop, and the guest registration lobby.

New Features

Upon completion, the new waterpark village will offer 63 new family suites (accommodations for 4-8 guests per suite, some with whirlpools and fireplaces) for a net result of 152 guest rooms. The name, Zehnder's Bavarian Haus Motel will be retired.

A new 125-seat restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, a lobby and guest registration area, and a 2,000 square foot game arcade will also be a part of the complex designed by one of the top waterpark teams in the country -- Water Technologies, Inc., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Architectural Design Consultants, Lake Delton, Wisconsin. Both companies have worked together on many successful waterpark facilities throughout the United States.

The Zehnder's Splash Village will offer several features for toddlers to teens that include:

* Two, 4-story tube slides
* A lazy river
* One body slide
* Multi-story play structure
* Dumping bucket
* Zero entry pool (perfect for toddlers)
* Floor geysers and whirlpool
* Water play features including sprays and water guns

Throughout the construction period and after, hotel guests can continue to use the present indoor pool and whirlpool facility.

Reservations

Reservations for Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark will be available online at www.zehnders.com, or at their toll-free phone number, 800-863-7999 in early December. A variety of waterpark/lodging/dining packages will also be available. The hotel portion will be open to all guests visiting Frankenmuth; however you must be a hotel guest to use the waterpark.

The Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, 90 miles north of Detroit, is one of the state's top tourist destinations with more than 3 million visitors each year. In addition to its restaurant with marketplace, bakery and gift store, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth owns and operates the 18-hole championship golf course, The Fortress. In 1998, Golf Digest recognized The Fortress as one of the top 450 public golf courses in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Zehnder's also owns and operates Rapunzel's Unique Yarns and Gifts located next to Zehnder's of Frankenmuth. Frankenmuth was voted the best day trip in Michigan by Detroit News readers, and Zehnder's was honored as one of the top vacation-stop restaurants in the state. Learn more about Zehnder's at www.zehnders.com or call 800-863-7999, central reservations for dining, golf, meetings and lodging.