Visit Boldt Castle this summer
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
Julia’s Joy is out! Book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series
Julia’s Joy is book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series, and this book is set on Sister Island in the Thousand Islands. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq7XLUohjrA In Julia’s Joy, the emotional landscape is profoundly shaped by… Read More
My Rock Island Lighthouse story, Emma’s Engagement
Have you read the third novel in my Love at a Lighthouse series? Here’s what it’s about: Emma Row embarks on a journey that will test her resilience and love. She marries Michael Diepolder, the Rock Island Lightkeeper… Read More
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
Winter reading for you!
My Thousand Islands stories are set against the beauty and history of New York’s Thousand Islands region, where castles, lighthouses, hotels, and cozy cottages have witnessed tales of love, loss, and redemption. This winter, I invite you to… Read More
Christmas Stories to Warm Your Heart
The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness—a perfect backdrop for stories of love, faith, and hope. As snowflakes fall and twinkling lights brighten the long nights, there’s nothing better than curling up with a… Read More
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 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