One of Door County’s oldest and historically significant hospitality businesses has been sold.  According to a press release, the Whistling Swan & Restaurant in Fish Creek was recently sold by Bill and Michelle Tressler to Amos Goaz with the inn remaining in operation and the restaurant opening in the spring.  Designated on the National Register of historic places in 1997, the building, early 1900 circa,  was originally named Welckers Casino.  The Tresslers stated “The Whistling Swan will forever be part of Door County and Fish Creek history; we feel confident that the new owner will ensure it’s bright future.”  You can read the complete news release below.       

After 18 years as stewards of the beautiful and historical Whistling Swan Inn & Restaurant, we would like to share the bittersweet news of its sale to a new caretaker. The Whistling Swan will forever be part of Door County and Fish Creek history; we feel confident that the new owner will ensure it’s bright future. The inn will remain open this winter and after a brief respite, the restaurant will reopen under the same name in Spring of 2022. We would like to thank General Manager, Scott Zimmerman, the true heart and soul of the Swan for so many great years. He created the warm laid back vibe that kept guests coming back year after year. We’d also like to thank Executive Chef, Adam Schierl, for creating the most delicious, soulful food that our guests dreamed about between visits. Thank you to all the amazing staff members who worked for us throughout the past 18 seasons. You all have enriched our lives in so many ways. And finally thank you to all of the patrons who graced us with your presence. If you have a gift certificate to the Whistling Swan, please be assured that the new owner will be honoring those gift certificates. Thank you all for your understanding and patience during this transition.

Sincerely,

Bill & Michelle Tressler

(photo courtesy of Whistling Swan)