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 are in the home stretch of our bedroom restoration project.
Once the painting is finished this week, the floors will be stained and then the furniture returned to the room.
This project was fully funded with donations from more than 30 individuals and private foundations.
We are grateful for all the community support over the last 20 years. ... See MoreSee Less
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Ever wonder what our third floor looks like?
Well, this year we are offering our Nooks and Crannies tour which will provide access to our third floor and a glimpse into (but not up, sorry!) our iconic tower.
This tour is available Thursday afternoons starting in June.
Tickets are available via the Lake Geneva Cruise Line. ... See MoreSee Less
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Site Director, Dave Desimone talks historic preservation with the fine folks over at WUWM.
Click the image below to listen. ... See MoreSee Less
'Frozen in time': Exploring Black Point Estate's layered history
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Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up...Comment on Facebook