"The historic Allerton Park and Retreat Center unfolds like a set from Bridgerton… In the early 1900s, artists and socialites traveled to an Illinois estate to relax and create. Now you can, too, at the state’s first folk school." Those are the words of writer Ceil Miller Bochet, whose profile of Allerton can be found in a recent issue of Midwest Living. The article continues: “For the past decade, the University has offered arts and crafts programming at the estate, setting the stage … [Read more...] about Allerton featured in Midwest Living
Peony Progress 2022!!
Fall Artist-In-Residence applications being taken
MONTICELLO — As the spring Artist-in-Residence program continues at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, applications are being taken through April for the fall season. Artists who would like to spend between two and six weeks to explore their ideas and create amongst the beauty of Allerton are encouraged to apply at https://allerton.illinois.edu/fall-artist-in-residence-program/. Allerton Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Programming Mindy Brand said plans are to limit the … [Read more...] about Fall Artist-In-Residence applications being taken
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
Fall Colors Update!
Yellow Trail | October 22 Fall colors | Week of October 11 Path from the Main Parking Lot to the Mansion | October 8 … [Read more...] about Fall Colors Update!
Archaeological Work at Allerton
AN EXCERPT FROM ALLERTON'S 2019 RETREAT & REVIEW | "ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK AT ALLERTON" BY NATE BECCUE, NATURAL AREAS MANAGER Allerton is home to a group of mounds now called ‘Samuel’s Mounds,’ named after Robert Allerton’s father. Samuel’s Mounds consist of ten mounds thought to date to the Late Woodland Period, roughly 1,000 years ago. Mound groups like these were likely abundant up and down the Sangamon River pre-settlement, but unfortunately most mounds have been destroyed … [Read more...] about Archaeological Work at Allerton
The Power of Many
AN EXCERPT FROM ALLERTON'S 2019 RETREAT & REVIEW | "THE POWER OF MANY" BY BRIDGET FRERICHS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT One of the best parts of my job is talking with people about their personal Allerton story. It is such a unique place that holds fond memories and significance for so many. From first dates in the Meadow to exchanging vows in the gazebo... Finding peace after a traumatic experience, or being inspired to pursue a career protecting our natural resources. … [Read more...] about The Power of Many
Double the Campers, Double the Fun
AN EXCERPT FROM ALLERTON'S 2019 RETREAT & REVIEW | "DOUBLE THE CAMPERS, DOUBLE THE FUN" BY MINDY BRAND, PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATOR Last summer saw a significant expansion of Allerton Day Camp, increasing the total number of campers accommodated from 70 to 143. Families from surrounding communities jumped at the chance to have more Allerton in their lives. If we could have predicted what an excellent summer it was going to be, we would have expanded camp long ago! By all … [Read more...] about Double the Campers, Double the Fun
