Words of Thanks

“Establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
—Psalm 90

The beauty and elegance of Monmouth Plantation is the result of many shaping hands and thoughtful hearts. We would like to first thank the Lord for his divine guidance. Through God, all things are possible, and the Heavenly Father has richly blessed Monmouth for more than 30 years now, most recently with the creation of this website and those who contributed to it. Our love and gratitude goes to each one of you.

JOSEPH BULLEN of Consilium, whose web development has created the basis and framework for the entire site.

STACEY NORWOOD of Norwizzle, whose creative contributions and writing skills help narrate the Monmouth experience.

BARRY PHILLIPS, a two-time Emmy winner, whose art direction for the website has provided a perfect palette for Monmouth’s continuing story.

CYNTHIA J. PARKER, whose work as Monmouth’s historian ties us to the past while enriching our future.

DR. RONALD L.F. DAVIS of California State University - Northridge, for his editing wisdom in the History section.

CHRISTIAN GULICKSEN, whose professional insight has helped guide the process from beginning to end.

LINDA SHEHAN of Time and Path Fine Arts, whose photographs have helped create countless memorable weddings at Monmouth.

GREG MENTELL, whose breathtaking photography of Monmouth’s grounds visually enhance the entire site.

JOHN HOUGH, whose signature, one-of-a-kind photographs open the site.

DONNA KRAMER and JANA WALLACK, whose work as editors and proofreaders raise the bar of excellence.

KAREN DARDICK, whose wisdom and friendship is a gift.

Our heartfelt thanks to ANGIE RICHES BELINKOFF, without whom the sun dare not shine on Monmouth, which she has painstakingly nurtured from an humble luxury inn to a palatial plantation that is the envy of all others, and to ALANA RICHES RUBENS, who has kept the home fires burning.

And, lastly, we especially want to thank the wonderful staff members who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that each guest here is extended the hospitality and care that is the hallmark of Monmouth Plantation.

With Much Love,
Ronnie and Lani Riches
Owners and Proprietors, Monmouth Plantation