As we do almost every year, this past winter season was spent completing a number of major maintenance and repair projects to keep our beautiful buildings and grounds in top working order. We completed major renovations to the bedroom suites on the second and third floors of the Retreat House, and refurbished the main and… Read more »
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 »
Tour French’s Point
Are you ready to visit French’s Point to see if it is a good fit for your gathering? To ensure privacy for our guests and families while they vacation here at French’s Point, we close the estate to tours when it is occupied. You will enjoy this same privacy during your stay with us. The… Read more »
Welcome Centers
Welcoming Your Guests: To aid in making the arrival process for your family as simple as possible and remove your need to check them in individually, we created Welcome Centers in the heart of each home. When you reserve French’s Point for your stay, as the host, you assign the bedrooms that your family and… Read more »
Featured Textile Partner: Molly Hutchins of On Board Fabrics
There is nothing more important to me than family. But right after family, comes the priority of partnering with and supporting small, family-owned businesses in Maine that help us ensure our guests enjoy the best of what the state has to offer. When we renovated the Retreat House this past winter, we teamed up with… Read more »
Check In For Your Stay
If you are hosting a stay at French’s Point, we want you and your family to have a smooth arrival without surprises, know what to expect while you are here, and enjoy the property to the fullest extent. As the host of a reservation at French’s Point, in preparation for your stay at French’s Point,… Read more »
The Retreat House Suite 3: The Gay Bean Dion Suite
As we do almost every winter, this season was spent completing a number of major maintenance and repair projects to keep our beautiful buildings and grounds in top working order. We also completed a major renovation to the bedroom suites on the second and third floors of the Retreat House. I have shared with you… Read more »
What to Wear to a Wedding
Informing your guests of the level of formality of your wedding day may feel like a daunting task. Our friends at The Black Tux have created a way to make this process a little bit simpler. Once you have chosen your wedding gown, your venue, the vision of the decor, your rentals, and your menu… Read more »
French’s Point in the Fall
Few things are more beautiful than Maine in the Fall. The leaves are turning magnificent colors of orange, red and yellow. There is a distinct crispness in the air. It’s sweater weather, and we love it! This Fall is also special as it marks the end of the first season for our beautiful Sail Cloth Tent!… Read more »
Coastal Wedding Favor Ideas
We Love Pictures What to include for your guests as favors for any wedding is always a difficult decision. On the one hand, you don’t want what you choose to be too expensive, after all, you have a whole wedding to pay for. However, you also want everyone to actually use the gift, or at… Read more »