Vacationland. That’s the slogan you’ll see proudly displayed on Maine’s license plates and welcome Billboards. Maine attracts more than 15 million visitors per year who come to enjoy its natural beauty, fantastic food, friendly residents, outdoor activities, recreational opportunities, charming towns, and family fun. The state that’s the home of Stephen King, more than 60… Read more »
Everything You Need to Know About a Summer Wedding in Maine
A summer wedding in Maine is a magical experience. It’s the perfect place, at the perfect time. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting married outdoors, you can’t do better than during the summertime in Maine, when the days are sunny and full of gentle warmth, the smell of pine trees and saltwater perfumes the air,… Read more »
How To Plan Your Transportation: Uber, Lyft, & Taxis
French’s Point is a Destination Wedding Venue on the Coast of Maine and a Vacation Home Rental Property. We are privately located at a quiet spot on the coast, with uninterrupted views of the ocean and the Maine landscape. The nearest city or downtown area is 15 minutes from French’s Point and the nearest airport… 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 »
Local Lodging: Fireside Inn & Suites
Much like our views at French’s Point, every room at this award-winning inn and restaurant has a view of the beautiful Penobscot Bay. Their double rooms boast 2 queen beds, air conditioning, a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, data ports, hairdryer, color cable television and voicemail. Their suites include all the amenities of their… Read more »
Recommended Local Lodging: Belfast Harbor Inn
French’s Point wants to make choosing your overnight local lodging accommodations easy and accessible to you and your guests looking for a place to stay in Midcoast Maine. One of our favorite Inn/Hotels near French’s Point, which we recommend to our guests, is the Belfast Harbor Inn. “One of our favorite Inn/Hotels near French’s Point,… Read more »
Greet Your Guests with a Warm Maine Welcome
Show your guests you’re thrilled to have them at French’s Point to make your special day unforgettable – greet them with a special collection of quintessentially Maine provisions. Start with a small yet sturdy L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Bag ($24.95), the Maine-made carry-all. Add local treats like Lucy’s Granola to ward off hunger between meals. Made just a… Read more »
Experience Maine: Driving Series: Monhegan Island
You chose to have your destination wedding in Maine because you embrace all things naturalistic, you love the serene landscape and friendly people and have a flair for the artistic. We encourage our guests to take in as much of the state as they can during their time here. Monhegan Island captures the very heart… Read more »
Experience Maine: Driving Series: Camden
The last stop on our road trip was Freeport, home of L.L. Bean and right next to the family-friendly Bradbury Mountain State Park. From Freeport, head north on Rte. 1 for about 40 miles, take a left onto ME-90 and continue for about 12 miles until you enter downtown Camden. Camden is one of our… Read more »
Maine Wedding Florist: Vendor Feature – Flora Fauna
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to some of the top-notch Maine wedding vendors we’ve worked with at French’s Point. This month, meet Judy Bourgeois, owner of Flora Fauna in North Yarmouth, Maine, a floral design studio where flowers are just one part of making your dream event come true. What drew you to… Read more »