Select Saturdays | 5-7 PM
Black Point Estate invites guests to step into the elegance and intrigue of the Victorian era through a trio of immersive evenings exploring the hidden language of flowers, the art of etiquette, and the splendor of historic weddings. Each event promises a captivating glimpse into the social rituals that once ruled high society.
Select Saturdays | 5-7 PM
Black Point Estate invites guests to step into the elegance and intrigue of the Victorian era through a trio of immersive evenings exploring the hidden language of flowers, the art of etiquette, and the splendor of historic weddings. Each event promises a captivating glimpse into the social rituals that once ruled high society.
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.
Some of the floral arrangements from our Institute of Victorian Living: The Language of Flowers event.
There are still tickets available for our September event on Weddings of the Gilded Age. ... See MoreSee Less
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Guests had a wonderful time at our Language of Flowers event.
This event was the first in our Institute of Victorian Living series.
The next event in the series, The Art of Politeness is already sold out. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you happen to video this event? So sorry to have missed it! #turninghistoryintohappyhour
20 years ago Bill and Jane Petersen donated Black Point to the people of Wisconsin.
The images below are from our volunteer appreciation party.
More than 40 volunteers contribute over 2,500 hours of service to the estate each year.
We are grateful for their support. ... See MoreSee Less
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Very nice