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Allerton In-Residence: Rooting A Deeper Connection – Space

LIVING

At Allerton: Furnished bedroom in the historic Allerton Mansion, which features wood floors, marble fireplaces, elegant furnishings, and breathtaking views of the surrounding property. Includes TV, wifi, and access to a washing machine.

On Campus: Campus accommodations will be at Orchard Downs, with travel assistance to and from Allerton provided upon request.

WOrk/STUDIO

Auditorium: Located in a repurposed greenhouse, offering a view of the Meadow and easy access to the formal gardens.

The Dome: Located on the Wetland Boardwalk in the Formal Garden area of the Park, the Dome overlooks the Reflecting Pond and historic Allerton Mansion.

Solarium: This window-lined ‘back porch’ of the historic Allerton Mansion features original brick floors and overlooks the Koi Pond, Reflecting Pond, and Meadow.

Music Barn: Set amid the beauty of an idyllic nine-acre farmstead, this converted two-story Dutch hay barn, with its exposed timbers and 30-foot ceiling, offers a rustic and charming atmosphere.

The Mansion
The Dome
The Greenhouse

Formal Gardens

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Allerton’s fourteen Formal Gardens feature extensive plantings and over 100 ornaments and sculptures to discover.

Natural Areas

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Our 1,500 acres of Natural Areas acres includes the Sangamon River, floodplains, lowland and upland forests, a meadow, a 30-acre demonstration prairie and over 14 miles of hiking trails.

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