Creating the Luxury Hotel Experience
George C. Boldt, the man who created the soaring towers of Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands, is an interesting character. He wasn’t just a man of wealth—he was a visionary for his time. Not only did he… Read More
The Irish Rose Girls Step Into Service
In Brooklyn, 1876, the snow falls softly on the roof of the Irish Rose Orphan Asylum for Girls, where seven young women prepare for their final Christmas together. Soon, each will leave the only home they’ve ever known… Read More
The Boldt’s Wellesley House
George Boldt’s Wellesley House stood as a reminder of the grandeur and ambition of the Gilded Age. While often overshadowed by the more renowned Boldt Castle on Heart Island, Wellesley House offered a fascinating glimpse into the life… Read More
Heart Island’s Alster Tower
One of the first—and only—structures the Boldts got to enjoy while Boldt Castle was being built is Alster Tower. Often referred to as the “Children’s Playhouse,” this unique building offers a glimpse into the opulent recreational life of… Read More
A Peek inside Boldt Castle
Set on the heart-shaped Heart Island in the Thousand Islands region of New York, Boldt Castle rises from the St. Lawrence River like a fairy tale coming to life. While its turrets and grand arches are breathtaking from… Read More
The Continuing Story: The Boldt Castle Renovation
Boldt Castle is one of the most romantic and famous landmarks in New York State. Located on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands, the castle was once an extravagant and heartfelt gesture of love from hotel magnate George… Read More
Join Me on My Thousand Islands Book Tour!
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming Thousand Islands Book Tour, and I’d love for you to join me at one (or all!) of these special events. Whether you’re a longtime reader or just discovering my books for the… Read More
A Heart Island Love Story
Ever since I was a child, Boldt Castle’s story has fascinated me. It’s a story of love and loss and begins with the talented businessman, George C. Boldt, a German immigrant who became proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel… Read More
Braving the Storm
All three of the Love at a Lighthouse stories, portray the stormy weather that is prevalent in the Thousand Islands. Emma’s engagement is no different. Here’s an excerpt for you to enjoy Ada wrapped her arms around Emma’s… Read More
Visiting Sister Island
In the Love at a Lighthouse series, we join the Row-family women, Libby, Julia, and Emma, as they navigate the isolation, danger, and hope for lasting love at three different Thousand Island lighthouses in the St. Lawrence River…. Read More