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 summer home, 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
Step into Gilded Age elegance at the 1888 Summer home of Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp. Guests enjoy a narrated boat ride to the property via the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, a guided tour of the mansion, & time to relax and sip Seipp beer on the veranda.
Our first Geneva Storytellers event is today, December 4th at the Geneva Tap House.
The program starts at 6:00PM
Storytellers for this evening include Rita Moore from American Ghost Walks, Sonja Akright from the Geneva Lakes Museum and Dave Desimone from the Wisconsin Historical Society.
This is a free event so come on out and get yo know your neighbors on story at a time. ... See MoreSee Less
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The holidays bring us together with friends and family. Our good friends at the National Trust share eight historic house kitchens.
Which one is your favorite? ... See MoreSee Less
Gathering Together: 8 Kitchens at the Heart of Historic Homes | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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We often say the kitchen is the heart of the home, a function reflected in these historic homes across the country.Comment on Facebook
Saint-Gaudens seems to fit my profile best
The roads are clear and our next Movie Monday at the Lake Geneva Public Library is Monday, December 1st at 2PM.
We will be viewing the 1967 holiday movie classic, Fitzwilly starting Dick Van Dyke.
These programs are always free and open to all.
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What a fun group! Thanks for coming out on a snowy afternoon.