Thank you to Central Illinois Bakehouse for sponsoring our Picnic with the Peonies fundraiser! Founded by Lauren and Jeffrey Brokish, Central Illinois Bakehouse offers hand-crafted artisan breads, croissants, bagels, and pretzels baked fresh daily by a team of passionate bakers. Read our interview below to learn more about Central Illinois Bakehouse. Can you tell us about your company including your services, mission, and goals? We are an artisan baking company that celebrates community and … [Read more...] about Interview with Lauren + Jeffrey Brokish of Central Illinois Bakehouse
Interview with Atron Regen of Atron Regen Interior
Thank you to Atron Regen, of Atron Regen Interior, for sponsoring our upcoming fundraiser, Picnic with the Peonies! Atron has been focusing on his interior design work for the last 40 years, but prior to that, he lived and worked at Allerton for six years. Read on to learn more: Q: Can you tell us about your company including your services, mission, and goals? A: "My business is a total interior design service from concept to completion." Q: How long have you been in business and where … [Read more...] about Interview with Atron Regen of Atron Regen Interior
Interview with Cassie Yoder of Cass Concepts
We are so thankful for Cass Concepts, the presenting sponsor of our upcoming fundraiser, Picnic with the Peonies! Specializing in marketing, events, and public relations for small businesses, Cass Concepts founder and CEO Cassie Yoder has a unique history with Allerton. Read on to learn more: Q: Can you tell us about your company including your services, mission, and goals? A: "Cass Concepts is a full service marketing firm but, ultimately, we are storytellers. We believe that businesses … [Read more...] about Interview with Cassie Yoder of Cass Concepts
Earth Day 2021: New solar array installed at Allerton
Thanks to funding from the University of Illinois Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) and Michael Westjohn, Allerton was able to install another solar array! We chatted with Josh Frerichs, a senior in Urban Studies and Planning, who was instrumental in getting the SSC grant. Q: Can you give a brief overview of what the SSC is? JF: The Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) is a university-based organization that funds sustainable projects led by students or staff. These funds are … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021: New solar array installed at Allerton
April 21, 2016: Why We Give
Five years ago today we were gathering to dedicate the McDonald Family Trails! Thanks to the generosity of Diana and Ward McDonald, these trails and surrounding woodlands have been significantly improved over the last few years, and will continued to be well cared for into the future. It was an honor to work with Diana and Ward to identify a project that was not only meaningful for them personally, but will benefit Allerton's natural areas and visitors for generations to come. Read their story … [Read more...] about April 21, 2016: Why We Give
Becky P.: Since 1971
My love of Allerton Park began my junior, 1971, at Galesburg Senior High School. I was fortunate to have several supportive art teachers that were determined I would submit drawings for a Allerton summer art camp scholorship given by our local Junior Women's Club. I was one of the lucky few chosen to attend that July in 1971. The girls stayed in the mansion, the boys at House in the Woods. It was a very memorable time for me. Around 1995 I chaperones my son's class trip to Allerton (my 1st time … [Read more...] about Becky P.: Since 1971
Rebuild, Reconnect, Remember What Makes a Team Work
Let Allerton help you and your team find the balance between working toward organizational goals and bonding during a time you might need it most. Our group retreats offer the chance for teams to strengthen their relationship with various activities designed to rebuild, reconnect, and remember what makes a team work. Rebuild through the outdoor Allerton experience while engaged in a fun, team building exercise. Reconnect over a distanced meal or happy hour. We will prepare a secluded outdoor … [Read more...] about Rebuild, Reconnect, Remember What Makes a Team Work
A Labor of Love
By Micah Putman, Facilities Supervisor Originally a vegetable garden, the Brick Wall Garden is the oldest garden at Allerton, designed by the same architect of the Allerton Mansion, John Borie. It has come a long way since its construction in 1902, and now stands as a classic example of an English walled garden, with clipped boxwood parterre hedge, espalier apple trees trained to grow against the walls, and, thanks to recent donations, the addition of 1,300 new plants, 25 yards of mulch, and … [Read more...] about A Labor of Love
