June 29, 2009

Black Point Estate Boat Tours in Lake Geneva WI

Posted to Mary Petersen

This is a wonderful way to treat you and your whole family. You can pick up your tickets at the Riviera docks. The tickets are $34.00 for adults & $22.00 for children (plus tax). There are two departure times 11:10am & 1:10pm. The boat tour runs from spring to fall.

The enjoyable narrated boat trip to Black Point Estate is filled with astonishing stories of the marvelous lake homes , their owners, and the Native Americans.

Once you’ve docked. Get ready - there are a lot of stairs to climb, but it’s a good climb mostly because of the scenery, the sounds of waves crashing into the shore and the abundance of shade from the towering trees. The tour is 3 ½ hours and goes by quickly.

The Black Point Mansion dates back to 1888 and once you step into the home it’s like stepping back into time. The furnishings are exceptional and the portraits, the fireplaces, the books & the photos are all treasured history. In an upstairs closet the clock of time stopped. It is filled with daily house hold products from the early 1900’s and they are all in remarkable shape. The doll house, the trophy from 1912, the monopoly game & the party dress are just a few of the many incredible wonders found in this home.

Black Point Estate absorbs you into history. The natural beauty of the landscape will captivate you.

For more local information call me at 262-770-7367.

Posted by:Mary Petersen



June 08, 2009

Music in Silver Lake

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Geneva Lake Area , Mary Petersen

Silver Lake will open its 13th season of concerts in the park on June 28th at 5pm in Schmalfeldt Park. The Pat Crawford big band returns for their 3rd performance in this series.

A short ride down Cogswell will bring you to DeWitt Park, a sandy beach area where the kids swim. Silver Lake is about 464 acres and is an all sport lake with a couple of association beaches. (Wibert A. Post being the largest.)

If you’re hungry, catch a bite to eat at the local Silver Lake Grill. If dinner is what you crave a trip to 2nd avenue will bring you to Binanti’s Taste of Italy. (Order the lasagna, you won’t be disappointed) Silver Lake, WI is an hour from either Milwaukee or Chicago and east of Lake Geneva. If you’re looking for a single family home, your retreat from it all, lakefront or condo living, this is the place. Prices range from $99,900- $1.149M.

For your real estate inquires email me at mpetersen@keeferealestate.com.

Posted by:Mary Petersen