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Take a Cruise to the Victorian Summer Retreat of a Chicago Beer Baron
Black Point Estate was built for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp in 1888 as a retreat, and in that spirit the home remains a place to relax, refresh, and explore. Just like the Victorian VIPs who established the estate, you’ll arrive in style and enjoy stunning Geneva Lake views on your cruise to this magnificent mansion, considered one of the finest examples of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, and one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva.
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Black Point Estate and Gardens
Historic House Museum.
We welcomed back our seasonal staff yesterday. These wonderful people are the tour guides that help to bring Black Point back to life each season.
We open for our 136th season on May 4th. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mother's Day is sooner than you think!
Our Remarkable Women of Geneva Lake cruise always sells out so don't delay.
Tickets available via the link below.Enjoy a Mother's Day cruise past the historic homes and landmarks of Geneva Lake as you learn all about the progressive and forward-thinking women who lived and worked along its shores.
The cruise includes a stop at Black Point Estate and Gardens, the grand, 1888 Queen Anne-style mansion that served as the summer retreat of the Siepp family of Chicago brewing fame.
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We are getting a little tune up before the start of our 136th season.
We'd like to thank the Wisconsin Department of Administration for being such good stewards of the estate.
Tours resume May 4th! ... See MoreSee Less
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