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 »
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 »
The Story Behind The Family Tree
Did you know the tree in our logo has a story behind it? Back in 1885, when the church built the first cottage on the site that the Retreat House now stands, four beautiful oak trees were planted along the western side of the cottage to offer shelter from the afternoon sun. These trees were… Read more »
Your Home for The Holidays
We love spending time with our family here at French’s Point. Family is really what this place is all about, our family and yours. Some of my favorite memories of this place are of the holidays spent here with my family. We do offer some holiday reservations each year to other families so they can… 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 »
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 »
The Retreat House Top-Level Apartment: The Brooks Family Nest
As we do almost every winter, the 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. The Top Level Apartment We… 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 »
The Retreat House Suite 1: The Reginald Perry Suite
As we do almost every winter, the 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 will share with you the… Read more »