Fort Wood Hotels by Ehrhardt Properties

The United States Army is a vital part of our community and for our nation. The rich history behind this military branch is a huge part of our success in becoming a democratic nation. Fort Wood Hotel's lodging properties are located near Fort Leonard Wood, making us close to the Crown Jewel of the US Army in Missouri.  Since, we have strong ties to the Army, we thought we would review the history of the United States Army in today's blog. Whether you are visiting the area for Fort Leonard Wood Graduations or simply visiting to take in all the military history, Fort Wood Hotels is the place to stay!  Our blog today will feature the history behind the United States Army.  

United States Army Begins

The United States Army is older than the country it serves. It was created to help gain independence from the British, in 1775. The American Revolutionary War was a turning point in our nation's history. The British Army was invading and to gain our independence, a land-based milita…

Fort Wood Hotels has had a wonderful 2018! We have covered many topics in our blogs, ranging from employee spotlights, featured properties, weddings, renovations, military information, travel tips and more. Our goal is to be your information source when visiting Fort Leonard Wood Army Post. We know the more information you have before visiting can make all the difference in how your trip goes. As your hotel near Fort Leonard Wood, we hope this blog will put all the information you need in one blog. 



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The holidays are here and Fort Wood Hotels would like to share a few gift ideas for your deployed soldier. There is no better way to show your favorite soldier you are thinking of them while they are deployed than a thoughtful gift. These gift ideas are great gifts for the holidays but can be sent any time of year to show your love. Let's face it, being away from family during the holidays is a huge sacrifice, so the least we can do is cheer them up with a thoughtful gift. If you have a soldier going through the Fort Leonard Wood Basic Training program, these gifts can be a great gift for them as well. Check out a few of our gift ideas for your deployed soldier. 

Gift Ideas For Your Deployed Soldier



Entertainment Items- Help your soldier pass the time with something they love. Send books, magazines, movies, games, cards and local newspapers. If your budget allows, iPod with their favorite music could be a nice surprise.  If you really want to send a nice gift, consider media noise-c…

Many factors contribute to our success at Fort Wood Hotels. Great brands, great locations and a never-ending focus on improving operations. All of those define who we are as a family-owned company. We are determined to continue investing in our hotels, our community, and our employees. At Fort Wood Hotels we don't just hire employees, we hire people to join our family. We know that if we treat our employees with respect and as part of our family, they will treat each guest with the same courtesy. Read how about the history of Fort Wood Hotels and how we value everyone that has helped us get where we are today.


The History Of Fort Wood Hotels

Fort Wood Hotels originally was established as Ehrhardt Properties by Spike and Steve Ehrhardt, a father-son company that epitomizes success on a foundation of values, hard work, and treating employees fairly. In 1998, the Ehrhardt’s started their footprint at Fort Leonard Wood.

In February 1999, Fort Wood Hotels opened a 70 room Comfort Inn, whi…

At Fort Wood Hotels it is our purpose and pleasure to attend to every detail of your special day.  Combining creativity with experience, we tailor every event to fit your needs.Whether you are planning your wedding locally or from out of town, we can help you with every step. Centrally located in Missouri, we are the best wedding venue in St. Robert MO and the best wedding venue in the Fort Leonard Wood MO area.  Located right off of I-44 highway we are easy to access for any wedding guest traveling from any direction. Fort Wood Hotels has six different hotels to choose from so there will be plenty of room for all your guests to stay.   

Venue DetailsThe Hampton Inn is nestled in the Ozark Hills between St. Louis and Branson, making it the perfect mid-way meeting point for all traveling guests. At Fort Wood Hotels, we have six lodging properties making it easy to fit all of your guests in one location. 


Our event space comes complete with round tables, rectangular tables, overstuffed ba…

Holidays are here and now is the time to plan your workplace holiday party. Not sure where to start, we have you covered! Fort Wood Hotels is the perfect place to hold your upcoming holiday event.  There is still time to plan and get the details worked out whether you have a small or large office. Our staff is available to help you plan the details. Check out these workplace holiday party ideas that are fun for everyone! 

WORKPLACE HOLIDAY PARTY IDEAS
Potluck Meal is sure to please everyone. Ask everyone to bring their favorite dessert or side dish, and the company will provide the meat. This is low stress and can keep cost down if you are a small office. Many people love the idea, and it makes the day festive.
Gift Exchange. A great way to get into the holiday spirit is with presents. Have each person bring a gift. Make sure you set a price limit, and the gift should be gender neutral. Play a game where people can open, steal and exchange presents. This is super fun, and really gets peo…