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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This is really an amazing event held by our good friends at Old World Wisconsin.
10 out of 10, we highly recommend! ... See MoreSee Less
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A few weeks ago our staff and volunteers assisted with a neighboring house tour in support of the Lake Geneva Antique Boat Show.
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Thank you for opening your house for the Wooden boat tour.
Is this home open for tours?
The Madlenar estate. Another treasure.
Nice boats 🤷🏻♂️
Wonderful!
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