by Terri McNutt | Jul 26, 2017 | Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, The Fortress, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
It is hard to believe August is already here but there is a lot happening at The Fortress Golf Course! First off, we would like to congratulate one of our own – Lindsey McPherson – on winning the Michigan Women’s Open Championship. McPherson (who...
by Terri McNutt | May 17, 2017 | News, The Fortress, Zehnders
Join us for The Fortress’s annual 9-hole, par 3 events this summer season. Our Par 3 Challenges are non-competitive, fun and relaxing events held on three Friday nights throughout the season. Nine holes are converted into short par 3 holes, which are perfect for...
by Terri McNutt | Apr 27, 2017 | Festivals, Frankenmuth, News, Spring Events, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Splash Village
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth In 1950, the Zehnder family purchased Fischer’s Hotel, just across the street from Zehnder’s; William “Tiny” Zehnder, Jr. was named manager. After a few years operating as Fischer’s, the family agreed with Tiny that...
by Terri McNutt | Oct 31, 2016 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders
[PHOTOS] Holiday cheer spread through our Christmas town a little early this year when not one, but over 200 Santas from the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School filled Zehnder’s Main Dining Room to enjoy fellowship, fun and a Family Style Chicken Dinner on October...
by Terri McNutt | Sep 28, 2016 | All, Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth When Walter and Maria Palmer came to Frankenmuth in the early 1970’s, they were in search of a community in which they could establish a lodging business. They were introduced to Wally Bronner and eventually...
