The outline of what is now our hotel village can be seen on a map from 1650 – the first small vintner's house. By 1829, the house had been expanded to include an inn and a barn. The entry in our land register likely dates from this period as well.

"The owner of the property has the right to sell the country wine he himself produced and purchased, in the measure established by the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Dresden on January 8, 1780 [...]."

Around the turn of the century, the building that is now the Weißburgunder House housed a gymnasium and later the first cinematograph in the city of Meissen.

Another indulgence arrived with our family's acquisition of the Golden Barrel in the 1920s: tobacco was diligently rolled into fine cigars and sold under the brand "GüSoMei" (Günther & Son Meissen). At the end of the war, both the inn and the cigar factory closed.

During the GDR era, the premises at Vorbrücker Str. 1 housed, among other things, a consumer cooperative, a laundry, and a saddlery cooperative.

The economic hardships of the socialist era left their mark on our buildings as well. After the fall of communism, the farm was in a deplorable state. It was time for reconstruction.

Thanks to the great commitment of our father, it was possible to celebrate our grandmother's 90th birthday in the reopened "Restaurant zum Goldenen Fass" in October 1994.

2004

Finally, guests can stay overnight in our house again!

2009

With the restaurant, which was previously leased out, the culinary expertise now rests in our family hands – under the management of Carola Neumann (now Günther). On the ground floor of the Weißburgunder House, we can also offer our first double rooms for overnight stays.

2010

After extensive renovations, we are reopening the Goldriesling House with 4 new hotel rooms.

2011

In the rebuilt barrique barn, we can offer 5 additional double rooms.

2012

Our wedding and the christening of our son Fritz mark the start of banquets in the Barrique Barn. In the summer, we will also be adding 5 new rooms in the Weißburgunder House.

2013

In addition to our rustic party barn, the Salon Meißen is now also available for celebrations. And together with our team, we are developing the conference concept "Inspiration from the Heart." Our second son, Emil, is also born, completing our family happiness.

2014

Conversion of a holiday apartment in the Riesling House into a modern, comfortable suite.

2015

Conversion of a holiday apartment in the Riesling House into a wellness apartment with its own bio sauna.

2016

Our small relaxation area with a Finnish sauna and steam room is now open. A small team of wellness therapists pampers our guests with massages, facials, and wellness treatments to enhance their well-being. A new comfortable single room and two wellness suites are being created in the Müller-Thurgau House. A holiday apartment in the Riesling House is being converted into two new wellness double rooms.

2018

Our 5 double rooms in the Barrique barn will also be equipped with freestanding whirlpool bathtubs.

2019

The party barn has been removed to make way for the expansion of the wellness area. In its place, there is now a cozy wellness lounge and a rustic hayloft with straw beds and a herb room. In addition to a Finnish sauna and steam room, our guests can now also relax in a straw and clay sauna. Our team of therapists works in new, modern treatment rooms, and the range of wellness treatments has been expanded.

2020

Our double rooms, renovated in 2009, are also being upgraded with features such as infrared saunas and whirlpool tubs. Similarly, the suite modernized in 2014 is being converted into a wellness apartment. The "Salon Meißen" event space is being transformed into an impressive wellness suite, and a new vintner's suite is also being created. Furthermore, our wellness area is being expanded to include a sauna garden with a barrel sauna. The new outdoor area offers space for sun loungers and a heated outdoor shower that can also be used in winter.

2020/2021

The second lockdown of the coronavirus crisis unfortunately forces us to close our doors and suspend hotel and restaurant operations. However, we are using this closure to renovate the kitchen, dining area, and reception. The entire ground floor of the main building is undergoing a comprehensive renovation and modernization. The new open kitchen invites guests to dine in, and the culinary concept is being revamped to offer classic cuisine with modern interpretations. Our guests can now look forward to daily changing menus, which are included in our room rates.