Point of No Return

“Gladys Point Resort and Recreation Area” was a thriving business during the roaring ‘20’s and despite prohibition, it continued to prosper. After WWII, it became the favorite vacation spot for many New England families. It had a four star rated hotel, boating and swimming areas, tennis courts, an indoor pool (for those who were afraid to get wet in the Atlantic Ocean) and a highly rated 9 hole golf course. There were two ways to get to the point: either over a land bridge or by boat.

In addition to the resort on the point; there was a small farm with a windmill used to grind grain, a residential area located near the land bridge and a Coast Guard operated lighthouse with a caretaker’s residence next to it. Two small fresh water ponds provided added swimming areas.

After many disasters (natural or man-made), the area with its golf course laid in ruins until a buyer bought all the land and buildings at an auction in 2001. The new owners immediately began the process of rebuilding with the goal in mind to create a private 18-hole golf course. The course’s clubhouse became the old resort’s boathouse. The new owners expanded the building and added all the features needed to upgrade it. They built a large dock near the clubhouse and bought several ferrying vehicles to transport visitors. A one-lane bridge was constructed across the water that used to connect the point to the mainland, and this was designated as private (to be used by delivery vehicles, Coast Guard personnel and golf course employees only). The old farm and windmill were repaired and made into the golf course’s maintenance area. This is the result of their investment and work.