What is A National Historic Landmark estate and world-class Ten Chimneys? house museum offering inspirational docent-led walking tours of a home overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’40s.
Who lived there? Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, widely considered the greatest acting team in the history of American theatre.
Why is Ten Virtually all of Ten Chimneys’ gorgeous historic furnishings, Chimneys hand-painted murals, enchantingly personal décor, and original so special? collections are intact and unchanged since the Lunts first assembled them. Ten Chimneys is filled with memorabilia: notes from Laurence Olivier, snapshots of the Lunts with the Queen Mother, mementos from Helen Hayes and Noël Coward, and so much more.
Where is the Just 30 miles west of Milwaukee, 35 miles north of Lake estate? Geneva, and 90 miles northwest of Chicago in charming Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Ten Chimneys is conveniently located near more than 85 attractions including The Fireside Dinner Theatre, The Harley-Davidson Museum, The House on the Rock, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Holy Hill, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Old World Wisconsin. Just minutes off I-94 at S43 W31575 Depot Road.
What are With no ropes and nothing under glass, Ten Chimneys treats your Estate Tours guests to a one-of-a-kind guided, walking tour. Tour like? guests are placed in small, comfortable groups and are led through the estate by our knowledgeable docents. Docents share stories that interpret not only the objects and décor of the estate, but also the lives and values of its remarkable creators. We offer Full Estate Tours (2 hours) and Main House Tours (90 minutes). It truly is The Tour of a Lifetime.™
What do we Darling! So very much, including booking with no deposit and offer you? no payments until the morning of your tour. See reverse for full Group Tour Operator details, including tour pricing, booking information, and our one-of-a-kind amenities.
“Restored to its original highly ornate glory” — The New York Times he Tour of a Lifetime™ Truns Tuesdays through Saturdays, rain or shine. In general, tours begin every 15 minutes from 10am to 2:30pm. Our 2012 Estate Tour Season runs May 26th through November 10th. We offer special pre-opening group tours starting on May 1st, 2012.
No deposits needed to reserve your tour date No payments until the morning of your tour No fees for cancellations (some restrictions apply)
hat else do we offer YOU and Wyour guests? Well, in addition to one of the most inspirational estate tours in the country, we offer:
Discounted rates Itinerary suggestions and Complimentary of $30/guest for 20-39 guests assistance, as well as tours for your group escort Welcome Card and $25/guest for all guests once a comprehensive area and your motor coach driver for each guest that your count hits 40 or more attractions guide includes Alfred Lunt's for our renowned Full Estate Tour, famous Cardamom “Step-on” guide when which includes a charming three- Bread Recipe Unparalleled coach arrives and story Main House, a Swedish-style hospitality in the log cabin Studio, an enchanting personalized guest gorgeous Lunt-Fontanne throughout Cottage, and the exteriors of the services Nationally renowned Program Center every visit Poolhouse, Greenhouse, and Museum Store Creamery. Discounted rates are and any-occasion gift shop that offers also available for our Easily accessible, Educational-use thousands of delightful Main House Only Tours. free parking DVD (not available to the souvenirs, home, and general public) featuring gift items at every Group-Tour-Operator-friendly contracts the Lunts’ 1931 film “The Affordable and convenient price point and Guardsman” and their 1970 boxed lunch Excellent customer “Dick Cavett Show” interview options as well as service — perfect for showing on the complimentary, lovely, Unique and interactive coach ride cafe space exhibitions
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