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 little late season landscaping. We are screening our volunteer parking area.
This project was paid for with funds donated by the William O. Petersen Endowment.
Bill Petersen is still caring for the estate 14 years after he passed.
We are very grateful for his wisdom and generosity. ... See MoreSee Less
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We've just wrapped up our walking tours for the year. Special thanks to our lead interpreter for developing this tour through downtown Lake Geneva. ... See MoreSee Less
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Getting ready for Poe at The Point ... See MoreSee Less
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