Category: coastal maine wedding

Including Pets in Your Weekend Wedding

Including Pets in Your Weekend Wedding

If you have a VIP (Very Important Pet) in your life, and can’t imagine the weekend without this beloved family member present, there are a few elements to consider before you make the decision to include them. Things to Think About When Including Your Pets Role Consider how you want your pet to participate in… Read more »

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Farm House BBQ Lawn & West Overlook Terrace

Farm House BBQ Lawn & West Overlook Terrace

Just behind the Farm House, overlooking the west slope and the Sandy Point State Park that wraps around the estate is a wonderful little BBQ Lawn and the West Overlook Terrace. These casual spaces are ideal for small groups to gather. This spring we painted our five 12’ long x 44” wide picnic tables white…. Read more »

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Sample Winter Wedding Weekend Itinerary

Sample Winter Wedding Weekend Itinerary

At French’s Point, no matter the season, each wedding hosted here is a reflection of our couples and their vision for the experience they wish to share with their family and friends. We LOVE these weddings! But we love nothing more than a winter weekend wedding at French’s Point. It brings back memories of my… Read more »

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What Do I Do About Food Between Events?

What Do I Do About Food Between Events?

When planning a destination wedding, and your guests are all staying on-site, there’s always the question; What do I do about food in between events? Do I have to provide every meal- breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Or can I just provide the meals for events? Here are a few options that will help your guests… Read more »

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The Sound System at French’s Point

The Sound System at French’s Point

The sound system at French’s Point is offered to our guests during their planned events. The sound system is a property-operated piece of equipment. Guests have access to the sound system from 9am-10pm with the site manager’s permission. Sound System will be locked at 10:00pm or at the end of your event before the site… Read more »

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A Little Help From Our (New) Friends

A Little Help From Our (New) Friends

In 2017, we began hosting J1 Visa Work/Travel Exchange Students from Russia. We hosted four sweet, hard-working, dedicated girls. They joined our tiny family team that cares for the grounds and homes here at French’s Point. We had an incredible experience so in 2018, we welcomed 6 young ladies from two different Russian universities for… Read more »

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Guest Room Air Conditioning: Domestic Air Conditioning

Guest Room Air Conditioning: Domestic Air Conditioning

Guests often ask if we have or need air conditioning at French’s Point. The reality is that the architect Wilfred E. Mansur, who designed the retreat house, did so to take advantage of the near-perpetual breezes here. The transom windows over the bedroom doors on the second floor are a testament to that. In fact,… Read more »

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