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Ten Chimneys


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Genesee Depot
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Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are...... more » Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’40s. “Every time I was visiting with the Lunts in Genesee Depot, I was in a sort of daze of wonder; the dining room, the table, the china, the silver, the food, the extraordinary care and beauty and taste…a sort of dream, a vision.”-Katharine Hepburn « less
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Attraction type: Historic home, Historic site, Specialty museum, Art museum
Address: S43 W31575 Depot Rd Genesee Depot, WI 53127
Tel: (262) 968-4110
Fax: (262) 968-4267

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5 of 5 stars
racine-lighthouse   14 contributions
Racine, Wisconsin
Aug 21, 2009

I took my mother to Ten Chimneys and we were delighted with the tour! It was my second visit and because each tour is led by a different volunteer, I learned a few new fun facts. I would recommend getting to the visitors center early and see the displays there, ( including the area on the wall where you can... more

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5 of 5 stars
FasanoComstock   2 contributions
New York
Jul 13, 2009

we gave a series of concerts in the music room at ten chimneys last year and were transported by the power of the lunts and the wonderful arts lovers who are keeping this magical place alive and thriving. for anyone who cares about America's cultural legacy, ten chimneys is a thrilling, inspiring place to visit. -- Barbara Fasano & Eric... more

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5 of 5 stars
Teacake7   1 contribution
Springfield, VA
Jun 25, 2009

I was absolutely blown away with the beauty, whimsey, and the love the Lunt's had for Ten Chimneys. I'm also lucky to have a daughter and son-in-law who live in beautiful Wisconsin (Waukesha) and was able to share with her the trip to Ten Chimneys. Alfred Lunt's cookbook: just delightful. Our docents were just so friendly and informative. I could... more

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5 of 5 stars
MelodyHartlandWI   1 contribution
Hartland, WI
Jun 24, 2009

I recently took a tour of Ten Chimneys, and loved all of it. I let my imagination run wild, and could invision Alfred and Lynnie playing Scrabble on a rainy afternoon, riding their bikes around the grounds, entertaining their theater friends in the lovely dining room, listening to Noel Coward tickling the ivories, or just enjoying a quiet walk around... more

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5 of 5 stars
waf203   1 contribution
Libertyville, IL
Jun 24, 2009

As a theatre buff, I had long known of Ten Chimneys, but had figured it would have turned to dust after the Lunts' deaths. When I learned to my utter astonishment that it was being rescued, I could scarcely believe it. We've been members since before the opening and have returned every year—always with guests. As one who saw the... more

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5 of 5 stars
donsainty   7 contributions
milwaukee, wi
Jun 24, 2009

We visited this wonderful place on the 23rd of Oct 2008 and we sent our appreciation to Ten Chimneys for their excellent facility and there super guide volunteer (Barb Diman). Barb brought to life Alfred and Lynn's love and life at Ten Chineys. During our tour (12:00) we were taken back in tome to a life filled with beautiful people... more

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5 of 5 stars
maginnisone   2 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 23, 2009

Lunt and Fontanne came from an era in theatrical history which was probably the most fascinating that there ever was. I had read about their retreat in Wisconsin but I couldn't imagine what it could possibly be in comparison to their spectacular careers on Broadway. I was very grateful when I learned that their Wisconsin home had been opened for... more

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5 of 5 stars
sunbeam36   1 contribution
Mineral Point WI
Jun 23, 2009

We absolutely LOVE Ten Chimneys. My husband and I are usually people who tour a place and rarely return as there are so many other places we'd like to visit and experience. We have been back to Ten Chimneys with 4 friends we brought with us and plan to return again with 3 other family members. We will not be... more

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5 of 5 stars
MuseumGal   1 contribution
Washington, DC
Jun 23, 2009

I visited Ten Chimneys as part of a conference junket. I really didn't know much about the Lunts and wasn't expecting much. I was very happily surprised. The house, the tour, and the guide were wonderful. I fell in love with the Lunts and with the house. If you're going to Wisconsin, I urge you to take the time and... more

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5 of 5 stars
archicat55   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 23, 2009

I brought my friend here for her birthday and, as luck would have it, we were indulged with private tour. The home was elegant, yet playful and welcoming. It was as if we were guests of the Lunts, being able to walk into almost every room, engaging a sense of presence in that which has past. I could feel their... more

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Ten Chimneys Address

S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Genesee Depot, WI 53127
Tel: (262) 968-4110 Fax: (262) 968-4267