October 06, 2011

Day 169 of 365 Things To Do in Lake Geneva, WI: Geneva Lakes Kitchen Walk

Posted to 365 Things to Do in Lake Geneva, Area Attractions & Events, Bob Webster, Fontana, Geneva Lake Area , South Shore Club, Williams Bay, WI

Ever wondered what the kitchens look like in some of those fabulous houses along the shoreline of Geneva Lake? Well, 365 Things To Do in Lake Geneva, WI is saying “here is your chance to see them up close and personal.”

Geneva Lakes 1st Annual Kitchen Walk is taking place Saturday, October 15th, with all proceeds going to the Walworth County Food Pantry. Tickets are $63.00, tax deductible, and are available online or by calling 888-663-3729.

Experience mouth watering appetizers prepared by eight of the area’s top chefs and served in the kitchens of eight of Geneva Lake’s most beautiful estates.

The Walk begins at the Hunt Club in Geneva National at 9:45 a.m. where your ticket will be exchanged for an itinerary and a map. The walk concludes back at the Hunt Club at 3:30 p.m. where you can enjoy a “wine down” and chat with other attendees about your days adventures.

Here is your chance to see the inside of some of the most beautiful estates on the lake including the Stone Manor, Wildwood, South Shore Club and Expect a Miracle.

If you’re ever curious or have questions about the Lake Geneva Lakefront Real Estate market you can go to Lake Geneva Lakefront for details.

Posted by:  Bob Webster



September 21, 2009

South Shore Club in Lake Geneva offers values in today's marketplace

Posted to Geneva Lake Area , South Shore Club, Theresa Larsen

The down turn in the real estate market has offered some very good values. The South Shore Club is a luxury lakefront association which encompasses 40 acres with 900 feet of waterfront, private boat marina, swimming pool and concierge service. There is no other development like it with the use of seven boats at your disposal, included in the monthly association fees.

In an area of high end homes this custom built home by Orren Pickell has 4 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths and fabulous views of Lake Geneva. It is one of the true values in an area with homes next door listed in the 5+ million dollar range. This is a good opportunity to take advantage of values in real estate in the Lake Geneva area. Contact me to learn more about the current market conditions in and around the Geneva Lakes area.

Posted By: Jay Hicks



July 08, 2009

Summer Fun at the South Shore Club

Posted to Geneva Lake Area , South Shore Club, Theresa Larsen

With a full time life guard on duty every day during the summer, the zero depth pool at the South Shore Club is a popular place for members to congregate. Other activities taking place around the pool including private dinners organized by the concierge for its members and guests. Decorating the golf carts for the 4th of July parade is an annual event in which members participated and some won recognition for their efforts and cleverness. Two new houses are under construction and due to be completed sometime this summer bringing the total number of homes to 20 as well as several home sites are still for sale.

The South Shore Club is a maintenance free community on the southern shores of Lake Geneva where the former Northwestern Military Academy was located. All the lawn maintenance and trimming plus snow removal are taken care of as part of the monthly dues.. Also included in the dues is use of the boats in the marina which include Colbalts, Chris Craft, a Whaler, kayaks, Yahama personal water crafts, and a deck boat. The boats are cleaned and filled with gas so that the members have none of the responsibilities of maintaining a water craft; just the enjoyment. For more information or a private tour, call Keefe Real Estate at 800-692-2292.

Posted by: Nancy Lehman Lael Vandenburgh



December 05, 2008

Site of South Shore Club was Originally Northwestern Military Academy

Posted to South Shore Club, Theresa Larsen

Northwestern Military Academy, founded in 1886, was originally located in Highland Park, Illinois as a junior high and high school for young men stressing discipline and ethics. Its first Director, Harlan Davidson, came from the East and organized the academy in a hotel which later burned. Other buildings were erected and Highland Park remained the location for the school until 1915 when it was moved to Lake Geneva.

After his father’s death in 1911, Royal Davidson became the director and expanded the curriculum to include military training. Experimentation with cars that were mounted with guns and plated with steel were driven around the grounds and became the first prototype of armored tanks. Since the cadets were required to begin and end each school year with maneuvers and encampments at Lake Geneva, it became a natural move to relocate the school there in 1915 after another fire destroyed most of the buildings in Highland Park.

During the First World War, trenches were dug on the property as well as listening posts and machine gun locations so that the cadets could practice actual warfare. Graduates have served in the World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Because of declining enrollment, the school merged with St John’s Military Academy in Delafield, WI and the property at Lake Geneva was sold.

The 40 acres and 900 feet of lakefront property is now the location of the South Shore Club, an upscale community of homes. Membership entitles the owners use of the clubhouse and zero depth pool, use of all the boats in the yacht club, HarTru tennis court, chip and putt area, playground, fire pit and concierge services. Only 8 home sites are available for sale ranging in price from $999,999 to $1,751,000.

For information on this site or other lakefront properties, contact Nancy Lehman and Lael Vandenburgh at nancylael@keeferealestate.com.

Posted by: Nancy Lehman Lael Vandenburgh