A Message to Our Loyal Friends

April 8, 2026

December 31, 2025

To Our Dear and Loyal Friends of the Holly Hotel

As we close out 2025, we find ourselves looking back on a year that has tested our patience and our resolve. For over forty years, the Holly Hotel has been a place of celebration, and even now, amidst the "quiet" of our restoration, your continued support remains the light that guides us forward.

We want to share an honest update with all of you regarding our progress.

Many have asked why the hammers have gone silent on Battle Alley. While an in-court settlement was reached in February, the path to finalization of that settlement has taken time. Currently, we are awaiting final court rulings that are vital to moving forward.

To those who have seen our property and wondered: the Holly Hotel is NOT abandoned!

"Quiet" does not mean "stopped." Behind the scenes, we are working to resolve these final hurdles so that our masons and craftsmen can return to the site. We are as committed today as we were the morning after the 2022 fire to seeing this restoration through to the finish line.

To 2025: Thank you for the lessons in resilience and patience.

To 2026: We eagerly step forward with hope, ready to begin the next chapter of the Holly Hotel’s rich history.

Thank you all for standing with us. We wish you a healthy, peaceful New Year.

With Hope and Resolve,

Chrissy and George Kutlenios

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January 29, 2026 Information provided by article from The Oakland Press: See article linked below. For a few meaningful hours, the historic Holly Hotel briefly came back to life as part of the Echoes in the Iron music series, a Michigan-based project that brings original music into unique, small-town spaces. Local musicians, including Ashley and Aaron Markovitz and Trey Simon, gathered inside the still-closed hotel to record an intimate acoustic session. For many, the experience was deeply personal, especially for the Markovitz duo, who first met next door and have strong ties to the space. Created by Brandon Still and Bill Arnold, Echoes in the Iron focuses on connecting artists with the places that shape their stories. Filmed in locations across Michigan, the series highlights the emotional connection between music, community, and history. The Holly Hotel session quickly gained attention online, reflecting the strong community sentiment tied to the landmark, which has remained closed since a 2022 fire but continues to hold a special place in the hearts of locals. Read the full story to experience the music, memories, and meaning behind this powerful Holly Hotel session. https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/01/21/holly-hotel-brought-back-to-life-with-one-time-recording-session