Two years later, heralded by the New York Times as "Simply the most attractive private home in America whose owners welcome paying guests in the European tradition,"

The Point became the fourth establishment in the United States to join Relais et Châteaux and I became its International Delegate for most of the Western Hemisphere.

Here is my partner, James Myhre, with my mother, who was the kindest, wisest, and most generous person I'll ever know. She was also funny - sort of a mix between Gracie Allen and the Queen Mum. She was so loved by everyone who met her, that guests used to book years in advance just to be at The Point during her annual two-week visit. (She died peacefully at the age of 88.)