“Our guests from all over the country couldn’t believe how beautiful and unique the venue is – and just so suited for a weekend destination wedding where everyone can really relax and feel at home. We couldn’t recommend Allerton more. It will be a special place for us for our entire lives. First class all the way around!” – Joseph & Richard, April 2019 (wedding pictured above). There is something truly magical about the Allerton Mansion. Many see it as the … [Read more...] about Magical Memories
Champaign Central welders provide spine for Allerton’s lighted archway
Thanks to Champaign Central High School's advanced welding class, Allerton's Kirby Winter Wellness Walk has a new and improved lighted archway! These talented students planned and completed this project in just three weeks. We are grateful for their help, and even more excited to work with local schools to get more students out and into Allerton. Many students have never visited, but now this class has a stake in the Park. “It feels nice,” says Isaac Garcia, student at Central. “It’s just … [Read more...] about Champaign Central welders provide spine for Allerton’s lighted archway
Visitor Center Public Input
Last week we hosted a public meeting to talk about a new Visitor Center at Allerton. The purpose of this meeting was to give the public an opportunity to express what they would like to see in the upgraded building. We would like to continue the conversation and hear more of your thoughts. If you want to share your ideas for Allerton's new Visitor Center, please fill out this survey. You did not have to attend the public meeting to complete this survey. We appreciate your input! … [Read more...] about Visitor Center Public Input
Elmer’s Corner
The small grassland located at the south entrance off Allerton Road has long been known as “Elmer’s Corner”, named after an Allerton-era staff member Elmer Priebe. The earliest land cover records for Piatt County indicate that most of what is now Allerton Park was forested at the time of settlement. One exception to this is “Elmer’s Corner”. We believe the area east of Old Levee Road and north of Allerton Road was originally prairie and is an excellent site for ecological restoration work. … [Read more...] about Elmer’s Corner
Statue Cleaning
Thank you to the Friends of Allerton for their support in our efforts to uphold the beauty of the Park. Over the last two days our bronze statues have been cleaned and waxed by statue restoration company, Sculpture Sources. Check out the before and after images of the Sun Singer and Sea Maiden! Interested in helping with projects like this? Consider becoming a friend today! … [Read more...] about Statue Cleaning
Triangle Parterre Garden Dedication
We gathered on a beautiful fall day to officially dedicate the restored Triangle Parterre Garden in memory of Barry L. Brehm, who found joy sharing the beauty of Allerton through his photography. We would like to thank everyone who attended to celebrate with us, and to Dana Brehm and Larry Baumann for their generosity and investing in the future of Allerton. For more information on how you can help with projects like this, please visit our Wish List or contact our Associate Director of … [Read more...] about Triangle Parterre Garden Dedication
Koi Pond Renovation Complete
Visit us soon for a look at the bright and colorful koi fish in the newly restored Koi Pond. Donations from the Spring Soiree Fundraiser were used to renovate the Koi Pond. Originally Robert Allerton’s swimming pool, this water feature outside the Mansion's Solarium is now home to about 40 koi fish. Money raised at the Soirée funded complete rebuild of the plumbing and filtration, as well as the addition of plants and gravel to aid in filtration and aesthetics. Watch the video above for a look … [Read more...] about Koi Pond Renovation Complete
Fundraising initiative aims to make Allerton accessible to all
Allerton Park and Retreat Center has announced a new initiative focused on making the Park more accessible, thanks to a lead gift from Sandy Haas of Champaign. Haas’ gift, and future donations to the Accessible Allerton fund, will allow more people to experience the history, nature, and art found at the estate, which was built over 100 years ago by Robert Allerton. “Since Allerton used to be a private residence, not everything here is accessible,” explained Director Derek Peterson. … [Read more...] about Fundraising initiative aims to make Allerton accessible to all
