Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet got engaged back in July 2008, but wedding planning took a back seat as they traveled the country promoting their award-winning documentary film, “The Way We Get By.” Together, Gita and Aron had told the story of a dedicated group of men and women who greet every troop member returning from overseas… Read more »
Maine Wedding Officiant: Captain Ken Barnes
For many couples planning a wedding along Maine’s coast, the idea of being married by a sea captain holds a certain nostalgic appeal. We happen to know local seafarer who’s keeping the tradition alive and well. Captain Ken Barnes is a master mariner and notary public who’s been officiating weddings for more than 30 years,… Read more »
A Brief History of Midcoast Maine: Hersey Retreat
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… Read more »
Maine Wedding Fashion: Vendor Feature – Sandi McKeen
If you’ve heard of Sandi McKeen, you probably got word from a friend, loved one or acquaintance who appreciates couture fashion. If you haven’t, you’re about to be let in on one of the best-kept secrets in Maine’s wedding world. Sandi has built a reputation over 20+ years as a skilled couturier with sophisticated yet… Read more »
Maine Wedding Summer Itinerary
The balmy months between June and September showcase some of the best Maine has to offer: refreshing ocean breezes, long sunny days stretching into mild nights, meals of fresh seafood on outdoor patios, we could go on and on. With so much to see and do, itineraries for summer weddings here at French’s Point are… Read more »
Things To Do: Sail the Bay
The grounds at French’s Point offer breathtaking 280-degree views of Penobscot Bay. Why not make yourself a part of the seascape and check out the other 80 degrees by boat? The Miss Nina Schooner, moored in nearby Belfast, will whisk you across the waves of Penobscot Bay for half or full-day adventure sails. Customize your… Read more »
CEO Corner: From Jessika Brooks
It’s been almost a century since my grandmother’s uncle purchased a rustic cottage on French’s Point, a family hideaway where years later my siblings and I would spend our summers playing in the woods and running along the beaches. Back then, the stunning estate we know today was home to a simple summer camp and… Read more »