Indoor Reception
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Front of House
Back of House with Waterfront View
Grounds at French's Point
Indoor Reception
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Front of House
Back of House with Waterfront View
Grounds at French's Point
Indoor Reception
venue photo
Front of House
Back of House with Waterfront View
Grounds at French's Point
Indoor Reception
venue photo
Front of House
Back of House with Waterfront View
Grounds at French's Point
UsersSpace only
Up to 200 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$10k - $17k

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Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Migrate to Maine and make it a point to party at this haute, historic estate on a party perfect peninsula with 260 degree coastline views.

Wonderful coastal wedding, here you come (here comes the bride?) In any case, besides the stunning coastline and historic heart of this vibrant venue, between May and October, enjoy the use of the spectacular Sail Cloth tent. which can accommodate up to 300 guests. Ahoy, amazing!

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversarybirthday partyengagement partyFamily Reuniongroup getawayrehearsal dinner / Welcome ReceptionRetreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.Reunionsocial eventwedding ceremonywedding receptionWorkshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Beach / Lake / Waterfront LocationEstate / House / Mansion / VillaField / Forest / OrchardGardenHistoric Building

Views

bayforestgardenhistorical monumentlandscaped groundsoceanCoastlinemeadow/Field

Style

ElegantClassicCoastalNauticalRomantic

Days Venue is closed

We are thrilled to host your event in the season of your choice.


Venue Settings

A Blank Canvas Venue

French's Point is a Blank Canvas Venue, providing an outstanding location with 8 possible ceremony settings and 14 different gathering spaces. You choose how you wish to use these amenities during your time here. French’s Point is a very large vacation rental property with 14 acres and two beautiful homes which are offered to one couple and their guests exclusively for the entire weekend. Our weekend celebrations feel like a vacation, a reunion, and a wedding all combined.


Our goal for our couples is for you to have a wedding that is unique to you, that suits your vision of your celebration & one that is within your budget. To foster this goal, you hire your choice of vendors: planner, caterer, bar service provider, florist, photographer, etc. This allows you to engage the vendor team that best suits your goals and is within your budget. We have an excellent preferred vendor list to help you on the search for your team, but you can use whichever vendors best align with your preferences, as long as they are insured (liability insurance) and licensed where applicable (caterer, bar service provider, food truck, baker, hair and make-up design). There are no cookie cutter events here and no food and beverage minimums to meet! 

Ceremony Settings
French's Point offers eight waterfront ceremony settings to suit a range of preferences in aesthetic & event size:

  • Retreat gazebo
    Retreat oceanfront lawn
    Retreat cobblestone terrace
    Retreat conservatory
    Retreat custom sail cloth tent structure
    Farm gazebo
    Farm east terrace
    Farm private beach

Gathering Locations
French's Point offers a variety of waterfront reception and gathering locations:

  • Retreat dining room
    Retreat conservatory
    Retreat lounge
    Retreat cobblestone terrace
    Retreat oceanfront lawn
    Retreat recreation room
    Farm BBQ lawn
    Farm east terrace
    Farm west terrace
    Farm private beach
    Farm fireplace parlor
    Farm recreation room

Accommodations
French's Point offers two beautiful homes at the estate with 18 guests suites with 20 bedrooms that provide lodging for 20-50 guests for the weekend. Located nearby is a network of rental cottages and rental homes that afford lodging for 60-80 additional guests. A variety of nightly lodging properties are located 10-25 minutes from French's Point for additional guests to suit all budgets.


Wedding Team
At French's Point, couples choose their own team of vendors to include a wedding planner, caterer, and bar service provider. The venue allows clients to create an experience that is a unique reflection of their vision for the wedding weekend and one that suits their budget.

Capacity

200Seated200Buffet200Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
up to $150

Additional charges
18 Suite Room block requirement & Maine State Lodging Tax on Lodging Block only.  

Insurance

Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue

Connect with this Venue

Explore availability, walk the space, and get tailored pricing.

Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930

Curfew
10 PM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client can select the caterer of their choice

Alcohol
BYO Permitted – you can bring your own alcohol, Licensed Server is Required

Music
Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations
The Farm at French's Point has 12 guest suites with en suite baths, accommodating up to 30 guests.

The Retreat at French's Point has 6 guest suites, accommodating up to 20 guests.

Pet-Friendly Events
Yes

Kid Friendly Events
Yes

Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

WifiAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Beautiful, historic 14 acre estate set on the tip of a private penisula on the ocean with 280 degree ocean views.

Design

Two large, beautfully restored homes on landscaped grounds with gardens, beaches, orchards, patios &

Standout venue features

Our custom, sail cloth tent provides a beautiful, seaside location for your festivities, rain or shine- Capacity – 200
  • Clear side walls
    Full stone plank floor
    Catering service tent
    Dimmable perimeter lights
    Dimmable up-casting pole lights
    Potable water
    Electric service
    Service Tent
    3 white bar stations
    Adjoining stone terrace
    Event table inventory
    150 cross back chairs*
    Walking distance to restrooms

Note: Retreat Custom Sail Cloth Tent is available from May- Third Weekend October. Heat should be rented for the tent outside of June-August. A generator should be added to the rental order for events hosted in the tent as a back up power supply.

Extra perks

Our private estate offers many event amenities:
Private use for the Weekend
14 Event Spaces
8 Cermeony Settings
Event Tables
Butler's Pantry of Dishware & Silverware
Farm Tables & Chairs- in Retreat House Dining Room
Catering Ktichen
Two Guest Kitchens
Bar Cooler
Parking
Public Restrooms
Recreation Lawn
Recreation Room
Family Room