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.
A wonderful afternoon was had at Black Point last week with Ruth Jones. Ruth was very instrumental in helping Bill and Jane Peterson in their quest to donate Black Point mansion and grounds which took several years…Ruth had not been back for many many years…(Ruth recently had her 94th birthday, still with lots of spirit and banter and still young at heart.)
Thanks to volunteer Alice White and he daughter, Kristn Theisen who brought Ruth for a visit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Remarkable !! Thank you all …… 👍😉
Thank you and Happy Birthday 🎂🎉
Ruth is a treasure, a longtime special friend. Wonderful to see this post with Ruth and the White family.
Thank you and Happiest of birthdays
Thank You 😊 👍
Thank you, Ruth
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Some really nice flower arrangements from staff member, Nancy McCoy.
Nancy brings in flowers almost ever week of the summer.
This keeps a long standing tradition of having fresh cut flowers in the house all summer long. ... See MoreSee Less
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So very nice! And Nancy can often be seen with a watering can in hand. 😉
Such a special touch!
So pretty
They are gorgeous! Thank you, Nancy McCoy!
We are happy to welcome this new organization to our Lake Geneva community.
There are great program offerings all around us and this group will add to that.
All events are free but since space is limited, do require reservations.
Visit their website for details. ... See MoreSee Less
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