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Mission

Creating Unforgettable Moments

At St. Frances, our mission is to honor love, life, and legacy while preserving the beauty of our 1845 chapel and grounds.

 

This place exists because of a father’s love for his daughter. Though he has since passed, his caring heart and the vision that began with his love gave her the strength to bring St. Frances back to life. Today, she and her husband continue that vision together, pouring their hearts into restoring the chapel and creating a space where others can begin their own stories of love.

 

To honor her father’s memory, 10% of every booking is donated to local hospice care — a cause close to our hearts. Each couple, family, and guest who celebrates here helps keep his spirit alive while giving comfort to others walking the hardest part of life’s journey.

 

We believe St. Frances is more than a venue — it is a place where history meets new beginnings, where couples vow forever beneath the trees, where filmmakers capture timeless stories, and where the community gathers under the open sky. Every event adds a new chapter, carrying forward the vision that began with a father’s love for his daughter, and continues today through the shared dedication of a husband and wife.

Through our commitment to excellence and personalized service, we aim to exceed expectations and create lasting memories that couples and their guests will cherish for a lifetime.

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Team

Meet Our Experts

Melissa Castro – Owner & Visionary

Melissa carries forward the love and caring heart of her late father, whose memory inspires the restoration of St. Frances.

 

Rick Castro – Co-Owner & Creative Partner

Melissa’s husband, Rick, brings hands-on skill and creativity, drawing from years of family business experience.

 

Our Adult Sons

Together, their sons lend strength and support, helping continue their grandfather’s legacy and ensuring St. Frances thrives for future generations.

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Owner/relationship coach

Melissa Castro 

Owner/ relationship coach 

Owner

Ricky Castro 

Owner 

Son

Dylan Trent 

Son 

Son

Ian Trent (Abby Boomgaarden) 

Son and Girlfriend

Son

Justin Trent 

                                               Son 

Owners Late Father- Butch Gleason

owners late father- Butch Gleason 

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