BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Allerton Park & Retreat Center - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Allerton Park & Retreat Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T200000 DTSTAMP:20261020T184402Z CREATED:20261022T150022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T184402Z UID:10001492-1796148000-1796155200@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Preparing Traditional Mincemeat DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 8+ (children ages 8-15 must register with an adult); all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver \nLearn what mincemeat is and how to prepare it at Preparing Traditional Mincemeat on Tuesday\, December 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nLed by instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf\, students will be guided through the different steps of making their own (vegetarian) mincemeat from a hand-me-down recipe\, as they learn about the history and customs of the treat. Students will take a jar of mincemeat home with them to bake into their own pies\, and of course the recipe to create their own mincemeat traditions in the coming years! \n$80/person. Register here. Registration closes November 24 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer. \nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/traditional-mincemeat/ LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mincemeat-1.png GEO:40.004155322689;-88.645516633987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.645516633987,40.004155322689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T190000 DTSTAMP:20261026T204047Z CREATED:20261022T150011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T204047Z UID:10001570-1796662800-1796670000@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Holiday History Night DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) \nStep into a world of festive elegance at this open-house style Holiday History Night on Monday Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mansion. \nExperience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with over 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first floor and some of the decorated rooms upstairs. Our dedicated volunteer tour guides will be stationed around the home to share the unique history of Allerton Park and the creation of the estate. \nA typical tour takes about one hour to complete\, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the Mansion in all its holiday splendor! \nA cash bar will be available from 5-6:30pm. \n$15/person. Register here. Registration closes December 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n  \n  URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-history-night/ LOCATION:Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Tours/Hikes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/staircase5960.jpg GEO:40.004155322689;-88.645516633987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.645516633987,40.004155322689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000 DTSTAMP:20261026T204040Z CREATED:20261022T150010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T204040Z UID:10001493-1796724000-1796731200@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Mixed Media Holiday Cards DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; ages 14+ (Parents/Guardians are not required to register with their children\, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) \nCreate personalized\, one-of-a-kind cards to send to your friends and loved ones during the holiday season at Mixed Media Holiday Cards on Tuesday\, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. \nInstructor Vivian Krishnan will teach various mixed media techniques including watercolor\, ink\, collage\, and hand stitching with paper. Seasonal still-life objects will be displayed for inspiration. \n$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a smock\, apron\, or clothes they don’t mind getting a little messy. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful pictures\, special paper\, or other collage or art materials they would like to experiment with. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nVivian Krishnan is an artist and art advocate with works that cross the vast stage of storytelling\, from designing costumes for theatrical characters to writing and illustrating diverse children’s stories. Vivian’s focus is creating accessible work and centering stories of minoritized people. She approaches subjects regarding mixed-race identity\, colonization of the Global South\, sustainability in art and the environment\, all while reclaiming ancestral craft through costumes\, textiles\, and printmaking. \nVivian is passionate about exploring the ways in which we share information with each other and questions ideas that surround accessibility in art\, connection\, and healing in a creative and sustainable way. Allerton is one of Vivian’s favorite places to instruct art classes and finds both the grounds and the historic sites energizing for art making! URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/mixed-media-holiday-cards/ LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mixed-media-collage-cards.jpg GEO:40.004886744362;-88.648630678654 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Studio 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.648630678654,40.004886744362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T180000 DTSTAMP:20261026T204000Z CREATED:20261022T150026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T204000Z UID:10001523-1796922000-1796925600@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Mansion Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nCome see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday\, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. \nEnjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the home.  The tour will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. Tours last approximately one hour and will share the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. \n$15/person. Register here. Registration closes one day prior to event or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \n By attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-mansion-tours/2026-12-10/1/ LOCATION:Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Tours/Hikes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/library-tree-and-wreaths_4205-1.jpg GEO:40.004155322689;-88.645516633987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.645516633987,40.004155322689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T190000 DTSTAMP:20261026T204000Z CREATED:20261022T150026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T204000Z UID:10001524-1796925600-1796929200@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Mansion Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nCome see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday\, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. \nEnjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the home.  The tour will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. Tours last approximately one hour and will share the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. \n$15/person. Register here. Registration closes one day prior to event or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \n By attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-mansion-tours/2026-12-10/2/ LOCATION:Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Tours/Hikes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/library-tree-and-wreaths_4205-1.jpg GEO:40.004155322689;-88.645516633987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.645516633987,40.004155322689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000 DTSTAMP:20261026T203943Z CREATED:20261022T150038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T203943Z UID:10001494-1797073200-1797080400@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Reindeer: Watercolor Workshop DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nEnjoy a cozy afternoon of watercolor and holiday cheer at Merry & Bright Reindeer: Watercolor Workshop on Saturday\, December 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Studio. \nInstructor Emily Tackitt will guide students on combining the luminous beauty of watercolor with Posca paint markers for bright highlights and finish the piece with colored pencils to add texture\, depth\, and whimsical details that bring the reindeers to life. \nWith the drawing already prepared on watercolor paper\, students can focus on learning new techniques\, experimenting with color\, and enjoying the magic of the season in a relaxed\, encouraging environment. Whether they are new to watercolor or have painted before\, students will leave with a festive mixed-media painting ready to brighten their holiday décor. \n$115/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes suitable for art creation \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nEmily Tackitt is the artist behind Moonbeam Jellyfish. She works in mixed media\, blending watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, ink\, drawing\, and collage to create whimsical\, fantasy-inspired artwork. Her creative process is playful and intuitive\, often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and a sense of magic. Her classes are designed to be supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/reindeer-watercolor-workshop/ LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Merry-Bright-Reindeer-December-Class.png GEO:40.004886744362;-88.648630678654 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Studio 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.648630678654,40.004886744362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T160000 DTSTAMP:20261020T183549Z CREATED:20261022T150027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T183549Z UID:10001506-1797163200-1797177600@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Tatting 101 DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn how fancy lace doilies are made in Tatting 101 on Sunday\, December 13 from 12-4 p.m. in the Studio. \nIn this workshop\, Billie Theide will teach students the basics of tatting\, the historical craft of creating knotted lace. Students will also learn how to shuttle and needle tat\, select yarn\, and form half knots\, rings\, and chains. The class will learn how to join these elements to create a wide range of items like jewelry\, scarves\, edgings\, fabric\, and art works. Enrollment includes a toolkit that will enable students to continue to work at home. \n$110/person. Register here. Registration closes December 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\n If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nBillie Theide chaired the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a fiber artist\, metalsmith\, jeweler\, and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City\, and the Racine Art Museum. She is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching. She is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Billie Theide has been knitting since she was able to hold a pair of needles. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/tatting-101/ LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tatting-Image.png GEO:40.004886744362;-88.648630678654 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Studio 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.648630678654,40.004886744362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T200000 DTSTAMP:20261026T203953Z CREATED:20261022T150054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T203953Z UID:10001507-1797444000-1797451200@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Knitted Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting\, purling\, casting on & off\, and reading basic knitting instruction); ages 16+ \nLearn to make a festive miniature Christmas stocking at Knitted Ornaments on Wednesday\, December 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. \nLed by Charlie Rainbow Wolf\, students will cast on their yarn to make miniature Christmas stockings to be used as tree decorations\, seasonal gifts\, and more. This is a chatty\, hands-on class\, and once the basics are learned\, these little stockings can go far! \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a ball of red and a ball of white worsted knitting yarn\, and two short straight sized 4.5mm knitting needles \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the instructor: \nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer. \nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/knitted-ornaments/ LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/knitted-ornaments.png GEO:40.004886744362;-88.648630678654 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Studio 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.648630678654,40.004886744362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T140000 DTSTAMP:20261026T204000Z CREATED:20261022T150026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T204000Z UID:10001525-1797771600-1797775200@allerton.illinois.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Mansion Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nCome see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday\, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. \nEnjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the home.  The tour will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. Tours last approximately one hour and will share the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. \n$15/person. Register here. Registration closes one day prior to event or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \n By attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-mansion-tours/2026-12-20/ LOCATION:Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Tours/Hikes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://allerton.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/library-tree-and-wreaths_4205-1.jpg GEO:40.004155322689;-88.645516633987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion 515 Old Timber Road Monticello IL 61856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=515 Old Timber Road:geo:-88.645516633987,40.004155322689 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR