The Farms: Formal Garden Tour

Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us a Formal Garden Tour on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. and experience the beauty of each garden while learning the history behind their creation.

The tour will begin at the Greenhouse Patio and last 60 minutes.

$5/person. Register here. All sales are final.

Consider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

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.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Fall schedule here.