Walker’s Point
In the coastal town of Kennebunkport sits the Bush family home at Walker’s Point, a place that blends personal history with a broader national story.
Perched on a rocky stretch of coastline overlooking the Atlantic, the home has been in the Bush family since the early 1900s. It became widely known as the summer residence of George H. W. Bush, and later remained a gathering place for the family, including George W. Bush.
The house sits at the edge of the land, where the water meets the rocks, exposed to the elements and open to the horizon. It is both private and highly visible, a person retreat that has also served as a place of informal diplomacy.
During his presidency, George H. W. Bush often hosted world leaders here, in a more relaxed environment. Leaders like Mikhail Gorbachev visited and negotiated while walking the grounds overlooking the oceans.
The Bush family was known for their love of the ocean, and President Bush would often spend time boating along the coast. Even after his presidency, he returned here maintaining a sense of routine and connection to this place.
This house remains a private residence with no public tours. We view it from afar and piece it together with its story.
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