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.
We're thankful for our guests, volunteers and donors. It takes a lot of effort to keep a 137 year old estate going and you all make it worthwhile.
With gratitude,
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People often ask what we do after the estate is closed for the season. Well, taking care of a 137 year old estate is never really done.
We removed 4 dead trees and pruned one near the big house.
Thanks to B&J Tree Service for always taking such good care of our trees. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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