About French’s Point

It’s common for people who come to Maine for a destination wedding to consider renting a tent. This is because there aren’t many venues very close to the water that can accommodate an entire guest list in one room. At French’s Point, we do in fact have a gorgeous reception hall along the water with […]

Spring is fast approaching, the season when the beauty of French’s Point 14 acres of lushly landscaped gardens and lawns is in full display. My mother, Bonita Brooks, is the French’s Point Landscape Developer. Here’s mom’s list of some of the flowers that will be in bloom during the spring. (Stay tuned for more seasonal […]

It amazes me every year just how quickly the holidays fly by. Now with my own two small children (and another on the way soon), it seems to go by even faster. But I do love to see the excitement of the season twinkling in their eyes. After all, the holidays are for families and, […]

You might have heard the old Maine expression, “You can’t get there from here.” Or, pronounced with a proper Down East accent, “You cahn’t get theyah from heeah.” Fortunately, the saying’s more humorous than it is accurate – you can get to plenty of places from French’s Point. We’re situated at a handy midway point […]

When we first launched the blog earlier this year, we introduced you to Sarah Ripley, French’s Point’s operations and Administration Manager. Her title could just as well be Director of details because she’s famous around here for her meticulous attention to the little things that make a wedding flow smoothly. Now, we’d love for you […]

To arrive at French’s Point, visitors turn off the busy coastal byway of Route 1 in Stockton Springs and onto Hersey Retreat Road. While the property around it has evolved over the years, our street’s name remains a daily reminder of the estate’s historic roots. In the late 1800s, Hersey Retreat served as a getaway […]