FENNVILLE, MI — Developer Dori DePree has begun revitalizing a historic hotel paying homage to the region’s wine-rich heritage.

The DePree family of Holland on Tuesday, Sept. 30, began a $4.78 million transformation of the former Steven’s Hotel at 312 E. Main Street in downtown Fennville into a destination hotel rebranded as Wine Trail Inn.

Slated for completion in summer 2026, the two-story, 12,366-square-foot building — plus a 2,640-square-foot addition — will feature 11 guest rooms, including two suites.

There also will be a restaurant and bar, a wine cellar/beer hall event space and a speakeasy-style lounge designed to pay homage to the hotel’s Prohibition roots.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the Fennville community and to bring back an iconic local hang out spot that had been p

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