November 5th, 2020
When you’re in love and newly engaged, it can be hard to wait to get married. The average engagement length is about 13 months, and when you’re ready to begin your married life together, that can just be too long to wait. For this reason, it is becoming more common for couples to opt for…
September 15th, 2020
Planning a wedding can be quite an undertaking, with a lot of important details to consider. With so many moving pieces, care must be taken with the planning to ensure things line up to provide the desired outcome. This is especially true when booking a wedding venue – there is so much more to the…
July 22nd, 2020
A destination wedding feels like a vacation and a reunion, with a wedding at the heart of it all. If this sounds like the experience you are seeking, consider hosting a wedding in another city, state or even country. Keep reading for the ultimate destination wedding planning checklist! Destination Wedding Planning Checklist 18 Months Before…
July 7th, 2020
There has been a recent movement toward smaller, more intimate weddings and we are fully on board! We recently hosted our very first wedding of 2020 (thank you COVID-19) with a guest list of just 42 people. As I was saying goodbye to the newlyweds at the end of their stay, they extolled the virtues…
June 30th, 2020
Do you need a wedding planner to help organize, prepare, and execute your wedding? A wedding is, after all, one of the most important and significant occasions in a couple’s lifespan. A moment they will reflect for generations. Making that day a perfect one requires organization, logistical management, and planning over a span of time.…
June 16th, 2020
Touring venues have traditionally been part of the process of planning a wedding. Vetting a venue by seeing it in person is part of due diligence, to ensure you find the best fit for your needs and eliminate any unknowns that might pose difficulties down the road. French’s Point clients are almost always planning a…
June 8th, 2020
The Robert-Willard Harris Brooks & Andrew Bradford Foyer Bar located in the heart of the Retreat House got some attention last winter. We added new bar stools on the Lounge side of the two-sided bar area. We love their driftwood-like aesthetic and the contrast they provide against the rich mahogany Douglas Fir board and batten…
June 8th, 2020
The Crystal-Lynn Conservatory located on the main level of the Retreat House, received updated furnishings last year to include two refinished church pews for seating (they were original to the house when the church previously owned the property), two antique side tables and four velvet chairs. This space can be used for ceremony or cocktail…
March 16th, 2020
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.…
March 9th, 2020
Winter weddings at French’s Point are unlike those in any other season. The beauty & tranquility of the season mixed the cozy interiors of our homes makes for the perfect combination for a winter wedding weekend retreat. 1. Our Three Homes Reserve only our Retreat House with 6 suites with lodging for up to 18, or…
