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.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, we are sharing this nice article highlighting nine places where women made histroy from our good friends at the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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9 Places Where Women Made History | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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We're hiring!
We are currently recruiting a histoirc gardener for the 2025 season. This is a six-month part-time position. The histoirc garderner will work between 15-20 hours each week from May 1 - Oct 31.
Under the direction and supervision of the Black Point Estate Director, this individual is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Black Point woodland garden and the landscaping around the Black Point administrative building. The historic gardener will also coordinate and direct the efforts of the Black Point Garden Volunteer Corps.
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Black Point is also hiring. This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of one of our area's true gems..