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SUMMARY:Understanding Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nUnderstand what your subconscious mind is telling you while you sleep at Understanding Dreams on Tuesdays\, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. \nLicensed Clinical Social Worker Julie Lauper will introduce students to the foundations of dream analysis and encourage students to explore how their dreams can deepen self-understanding\, creativity\, and emotional insight. By the end of this two-day class\, students will be able to understand how dreams are formed\, why certain symbols repeat\, and how personal experiences shape a dream’s meaning. \n$70/person. Register here. Registration will close on Aug. 16 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nJulie Lauper has taught higher education for over 30 years\, even in foreign countries. More recently\, Lauper has been a K-8 in-school social worker. As the owner of Serenity Fields Farm\, Lauper has run farm camps every summer for 11 years as well as selling herbal products. She also teaches at Richland Community College and Millikin University and loves working with kids and adults.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/understanding-dreams/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMeet us under a full moon to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: \n— Wednesday\, July 29\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held in the Bowling Lawn)\n— Friday\, Aug. 28\, 7-8 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at the Sun Singer)\n— Tuesday\, Nov. 24\, 7-8 p.m.  (Will be held in the Library) \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \n$5/person*. Register here.  Registration will end one day before each class or when capacity is reached. All Sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted living facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/full-moon-yoga-summer/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T170000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beyond Beginning Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience) \nTake your weaving skills to the next step at Beyond Beginning Weaving on Saturdays\, August 15\, 22\, & 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis three-day class is designed to help weavers who want to expand their learning in the craft. Students will learn new skills in drafting as well as tied-weaves\, double weaves\, and other patterns using a 4-shaft loom. By the end of this course\, students will have knowledge of additional weave structures and a sample book to take home. \n$290/person*. Registration will close August 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beyond-weaving/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Aug 29
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday\, August 29 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! \nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. Stop by for happy hour after a hike\, or bring the whole crew for a fun night out (see optional activities below)! \nGrab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café\, bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! \nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287. \nOptional activities include: \n*Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv\, 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library\nLive Music by Doty & Dexter\, 7-9 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\n*Stretch ‘N Sip Yoga\, Sunday\, Aug. 30\, 10-11 a.m. \n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information. \n\nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods. \n \nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/wwd-aug-29/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spontaneous\, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday\, August 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nYour favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team\, Zoo Improv\, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax\, laugh\, and enjoy a night of creativity and comedy in a cozy library setting. \nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m.* \n$15/person. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Stick around after the show for live music from Doty & Dexter (7-9 p.m.)\, and consider staying overnight with our Weekend Wind Down! View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about the Weekend Wind Down series here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@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 Zoo Improv\nFor decades\, Zoo Improv has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced\, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes\, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group\, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches! \nYou may see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch\, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught “Improve Your Improv” courses at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School since it launched in 2023. His next series will be Sept. 10-Oct. 15. Find more info and register here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/zooimprov/
LOCATION:The Library
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T110000
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SUMMARY:Stretch 'n Sip Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMake time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: \n— Sunday\, July 19\, 11am-12pm\n— Sunday\, August 30\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, September 13\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, October 4\, 10-11am \nJosie with Yoga Off the Square will help you gently flow through a series of poses with the intention of being mindful of and reconnecting with your mind and body. Perfect for all levels\, this class will leave students feeling refreshed and at ease. \nThis event is open to all ages\, but you must be 21 to enjoy a drink after class. \n$15/person* for Stretch and Sip (Ages 21+*)\, $10/person for Stretch only. Register here at least one day prior to each class. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/stretch-n-sip/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Bowling Green Lawn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T150000
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SUMMARY:Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays\, April 12 & 26\, May 10 & 24\, June 7 & 21\, July 5 & 19\, Aug. 2\, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives. \nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed. Each two-hour session may be attended as a standalone or combined with any or all other classes. \n$200/person* for the entire series here or $30/class at the links below. Registration will close April 9 for the entire series or three days before each subsequent class. All sales are final. \nStudents should wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, close-toed shoes and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \n*Registration links:\n— April 12\n— April 26\n— May 10\n— May 24\n— June 7\n— June 21\n— July 5\n— July 19\n— Aug. 2\n— Aug. 16\n— Aug. 30\n— Sept. 13\n— Sept. 27 \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\nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar. \nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper. \nShe has also participated in honeybee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beehive-observation/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nAllerton provides the perfect setting to relax\, unwind\, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays\, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. \nJosie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed to invigorate the body and mind while resetting the nervous system to a balanced state. \nRegistration is required here*. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift online or in-person. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching yoga in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour teacher training through Amara Yoga and the Arts and Yoga Alliance. Since that time\, she has expanded her range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow\, her most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches yoga classes through The Farms as well as providing free classes at Monticello Middle School and free breathwork at Monticello High School. She has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-yoga-26/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T170749Z
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SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nIf life feels hard and joy is difficult to find\, get answers at The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want on Wednesdays\, Sept. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Studio. \nLed by psychologist Lori Lilly\, this course is designed to provide direction on a journey toward living with a greater sense of happiness and a deeper sense of wisdom. Students will learn more about emotions to develop tools of self-management and emotional regulation and a positive state of mind. \nWhile there is no one answer for everyone\, students will learn practical\, research-based practices that meet them where they are and help build a daily practice of happiness. \n$70/person*. Register here. Registration will close September 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook or journal and writing utensil.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nLori Lilly is a psychologist\, yogi\, nature lover\, and a lifelong learner of wellness\, happiness\, and spirituality. With a passion to bring others along for the adventure and share what she is learning.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/getting-happier-26/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T180000
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SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . \nAllerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter\, the variety of species will change each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \n$10/person*. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-migration-bird-hikes/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T172247Z
CREATED:20260731T222411Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday\, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. \nPlein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels\, changing light\, color mixing\, wind\, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This workshop is designed especially for intermediate painters who want a supportive introduction to painting outside. If you have had some drawing and painting instruction\, and are ready to continue increasing your skills and understanding\, this workshop will be a great fit for you. \nWe’ll concentrate on the core skills that make plein air painting easier and more enjoyable. Students will learn how to set up their materials efficiently\, simplify what they see\, mix clean natural color\, and recognize strong value relationships in the landscape. \nWe’ll work through short studies and practical exercises to build your confidence in handling paint and observing. You’ll also watch demos to help you understand the approach and decision-making process for creating a successful piece. This workshop is ideal for artists who are new to plein air painting or who want to strengthen their foundational painting skills in a relaxed environment. You’ll come away with all the tools you need to continue to explore the countryside\, brush in hand! \nAll mediums are welcome. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Click here for a list of supplies. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work  focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors & a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge and teaching\, and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/plein-air/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Floriography Bouquet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday\, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. \nFlorist Ava Porter will teach students the basics of floral design using the Victorian language of flowers to create living masterpieces of fresh flowers with special meanings. Students will go home with a custom vase arrangement. \n$80/person. Register here. Registration closes Aug. 22 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nAva Porter is the Education and Programs director at the Village Garden Shoppe in Mahomet\, IL. She loves to teach people about the beauty of nature and how to connect with creation through art. When she’s not weaving together her careers as a zookeeper\, florist\, instructor\, and college student\, she can be found sipping tea with her parakeet\, watercoloring or out swing dancing. Besides ever expanding her knowledge of flowers\, she has also learned as much as she could about birds in her 20 years on this earth. She is ecstatic to be teaching a floriography class at The Farms this season.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-floriography-bouquet-workshop/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T172247Z
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UID:10001366-1788609600-1788624000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday\, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. \nPlein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels\, changing light\, color mixing\, wind\, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This workshop is designed especially for intermediate painters who want a supportive introduction to painting outside. If you have had some drawing and painting instruction\, and are ready to continue increasing your skills and understanding\, this workshop will be a great fit for you. \nWe’ll concentrate on the core skills that make plein air painting easier and more enjoyable. Students will learn how to set up their materials efficiently\, simplify what they see\, mix clean natural color\, and recognize strong value relationships in the landscape. \nWe’ll work through short studies and practical exercises to build your confidence in handling paint and observing. You’ll also watch demos to help you understand the approach and decision-making process for creating a successful piece. This workshop is ideal for artists who are new to plein air painting or who want to strengthen their foundational painting skills in a relaxed environment. You’ll come away with all the tools you need to continue to explore the countryside\, brush in hand! \nAll mediums are welcome. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Click here for a list of supplies. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work  focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors & a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge and teaching\, and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/plein-air/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260822T172946Z
CREATED:20260818T164143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T172946Z
UID:10001368-1788687000-1788696000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Foraging for Wild Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+) \nJoin an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at the Café Patio. \n— June 7\, 21\n— July 5\, 12\, 26\n— Aug. 2\, 23\n— Sept. 6 \nStudents will learn to identify various types of wild mushrooms\, covering edible\, toxic\, and hallucinogenic species. Instructor Lee Schuler will discuss seasonality\, growth habits\, ecosystems\, and harvesting sustainability. \nStudents will contribute to the Allerton Fungal Species Survey Inventory on iNaturalist and will get the opportunity to taste identified edible species. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration will close 2 days prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nPLEASE NOTE: Foraging at Allerton is not allowed except as part of this class. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nLee Schuler recently moved from Illinois from Pennsylvania\, where she taught fungal identification and edibility at environmental education centers for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and for private land owners. She is certified as a wild edible mushroom expert and licensed to harvest and sell to restaurants and markets in the State of Pennsylvania. Schuler is also a contributing culinary author for a wild mushroom trade journal. \nA graduate of East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania\, Lee has worked as a field biologist and environmental educator\, and currently works in public health. She is an artist and cook and enjoys acquiring new and useful skills as much as she loves sharing them.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/foraging-mushrooms/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Café Patio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T172247Z
CREATED:20260731T222411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T172247Z
UID:10001367-1788696000-1788710400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday\, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. \nPlein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels\, changing light\, color mixing\, wind\, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This workshop is designed especially for intermediate painters who want a supportive introduction to painting outside. If you have had some drawing and painting instruction\, and are ready to continue increasing your skills and understanding\, this workshop will be a great fit for you. \nWe’ll concentrate on the core skills that make plein air painting easier and more enjoyable. Students will learn how to set up their materials efficiently\, simplify what they see\, mix clean natural color\, and recognize strong value relationships in the landscape. \nWe’ll work through short studies and practical exercises to build your confidence in handling paint and observing. You’ll also watch demos to help you understand the approach and decision-making process for creating a successful piece. This workshop is ideal for artists who are new to plein air painting or who want to strengthen their foundational painting skills in a relaxed environment. You’ll come away with all the tools you need to continue to explore the countryside\, brush in hand! \nAll mediums are welcome. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Click here for a list of supplies. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work  focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors & a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge and teaching\, and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/plein-air/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T100000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214007Z
CREATED:20260731T222723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214007Z
UID:10001236-1788858000-1788861600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nAllerton provides the perfect setting to relax\, unwind\, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays\, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. \nJosie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed to invigorate the body and mind while resetting the nervous system to a balanced state. \nRegistration is required here*. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift online or in-person. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching yoga in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour teacher training through Amara Yoga and the Arts and Yoga Alliance. Since that time\, she has expanded her range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow\, her most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches yoga classes through The Farms as well as providing free classes at Monticello Middle School and free breathwork at Monticello High School. She has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-yoga-26/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153542Z
CREATED:20260731T222554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153542Z
UID:10001387-1788858000-1788867000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays\, Sept. 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. \nFormer art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass\, and special effects. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best)\n— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set\, Prang brand preferred.\n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 9-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 3-5)\n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser\, scissor \nAlternatively\, students can choose to borrow these supplies for a $10 fee\, which can be applied during registration.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-watercolor-morning/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260822T190814Z
CREATED:20260818T164019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T190814Z
UID:10001203-1788870600-1788879600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays\, Sept. 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Studio. \nFormer art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass\, and special effects. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best)\n— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set\, Prang brand preferred.\n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 9-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 3-5)\n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser\, scissor \nAlternatively\, students can choose to borrow these supplies for a $10 fee\, which can be applied during registration. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-watercolor-pm/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T170749Z
CREATED:20260731T222707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T170749Z
UID:10001355-1788976800-1788982200@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nIf life feels hard and joy is difficult to find\, get answers at The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want on Wednesdays\, Sept. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Studio. \nLed by psychologist Lori Lilly\, this course is designed to provide direction on a journey toward living with a greater sense of happiness and a deeper sense of wisdom. Students will learn more about emotions to develop tools of self-management and emotional regulation and a positive state of mind. \nWhile there is no one answer for everyone\, students will learn practical\, research-based practices that meet them where they are and help build a daily practice of happiness. \n$70/person*. Register here. Registration will close September 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook or journal and writing utensil.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nLori Lilly is a psychologist\, yogi\, nature lover\, and a lifelong learner of wellness\, happiness\, and spirituality. With a passion to bring others along for the adventure and share what she is learning.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/getting-happier-26/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T151929Z
CREATED:20260731T222538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T151929Z
UID:10001081-1789061400-1789074000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Intro to Stained Glass: Frog
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nAssemble a whimsical frog suncatcher at Intro to Stained Glass: Frog on Thursday\, Sept. 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio. \nLed by Kari Keller\, students will learn the basics of stained glass! Students will learn how to cut glass\, grind\, foil\, and solder while they work to make a fun\, whimsical frog suncatcher. This class is sure to get your hands working and creativity flowing. Take your frog with you to display in your home or gift to a family member or friend! \n$100/person*. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Please wear closed-toed shoes.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long. \nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter. \nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art!
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-stained-glass-frog/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214852Z
CREATED:20260731T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214852Z
UID:10001244-1789065000-1789070400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Improve Your Improv
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) \nLearn the skills of improvisation\, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays\, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn. \nInstructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course\, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that will use both short-form games and long-form scenes in its sessions. \nStudents will be performing as much as possible to emphasize the mechanics needed to act out an entertaining and meaningful scene on the spot with no lines. These skills are useful on stage but also in everyday life\, wherever you might be put on the spot! Students who have already completed this class are welcome to join again. \n$100/person for the entire series here or $25/class at the links below. Registration will close on Sept. 3 for the entire series and three days before each subsequent class. \n–September 10\n–September 17\n–September 24\n–October 1\n–October 8\n–October 15 \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nKyle Tasch is an improvisor\, improv teacher\, filmmaker\, writer\, actor\, comedian and musician from the Chicago suburbs. He started performing improv in 2004 and has been improvising in front of audiences regularly since 2015. \nHe has also taught classes both in-person and remotely at Westside Improv in Wheaton\, Illinois. He performs live across the state in various comedy and music acts and has produced hundreds of videos and songs.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/improve-your-improv/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Music Barn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T174519Z
CREATED:20260822T174304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T174519Z
UID:10001374-1789066800-1789070400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:New Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nConnect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: \n— Saturday\, May 16\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Music Barn\n— Monday\, June 15\, 8-9 p.m. in the Meadow\n— Tuesday\, July 14\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Bowling Lawn\n— Wednesday\, Aug. 12\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Library\n— Thursday\, Sept. 10\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Meadow\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Meadow\n— Monday\, Nov. 9\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Music Barn \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \n$5/person*. Register here. Registration will end one day before each class or when capacity is reached. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted living facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/new-moon-yoga-sept/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T171248Z
CREATED:20260731T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171248Z
UID:10001358-1789113600-1789149600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . \nAllerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter\, the variety of species will change each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \n$10/person*. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-migration-bird-hikes/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211203Z
CREATED:20260731T223100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211203Z
UID:10001125-1789149600-1789160400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Summer’s End
DESCRIPTION:Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday\, September 11  from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Lunar Ticks opening for The Way Down Wanderers\, plus a vendor fair during the show. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration\, with monthly concerts through September 11. Apply to be a vendor. Food will be available to purchase from food trucks and the Greenhouse Cafè will be open until 6 p.m. A bar will be available. Attendees may also bring their own food\, but no outside alcohol is permitted. $5/person or $10/family\, payable upon arrival. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. \n\nFind Concert FAQ here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@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\nThanks to our sponsors\, attendees\, musicians\, and volunteers for making the Concert Series a success\, year after year.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHerbold Family Trust \n\n\n\n\n\nKelly’s Accounting Service
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/summers-end/
LOCATION:Gatehouse Lawn
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260822T175222Z
CREATED:20260818T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T175222Z
UID:10001201-1789207200-1789210800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring hosta varieties\, companion plants\, and garden design ideas to bring to your own landscape at an Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour on Saturdays\, August 8 or September 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). \nLed by Illinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) members\, this tour will include an introduction to not only a huge variety of hosta\, but will also include some native plant species\, over 50 varieties of companion plants\, and an overview of how the garden design has evolved over the years. Students will leave with ideas to take home to their own gardens! \n$10/person*. Register here. Registration closes 3 days prior to the tour or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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 Society\nIllinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) was formed in 2004. For several years\, they worked with Allerton Park to create an IPHS Hosta Display Garden there; some of that garden is still in existence today and is now a project of Master Gardeners. In 2010\, as part of our mission to promote the genus Hosta through a variety of educational means\, and at the invitation of the then Director of the Arboretum\, Bill Kruideneier\, we voted to establish a display garden at the Arboretum. From the fall of 2010\, until the spring of 2014\, volunteer members of IPHS donated money for hardscape and the purchase of shad companion plants\, designed and created a wishlist for plants to be installed in the garden\, donated their own mostly originator stock (OS – meaning purchased from the original hybridizer of the plant\, or grown from the original plant)\, and installed\, labeled\, and maintained the original area of the Garden. In The Hosta Garden at the University of Illinois Arboretum was awarded the American Hosta Society’s (AHS) designation as a National Display Garden.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arboretum-hosta-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203721Z
CREATED:20260731T222709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203721Z
UID:10001098-1789207200-1789214400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Cooking with Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate\, pot herbs in a container\, and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday\, Sept 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Evergreen Lodge. \nJoin Kay Karnes and Piatt County Master Gardeners in the Herb Garden to begin this workshop\, where you will receive a tour of the garden\, which is certified by the Illinois Herb Association. \nThen\, adjourn to the classroom in Evergreen Lodge to learn how to grow herbs and plant a container of herbs that do well in Central Illinois.  Finally\, a buffet lunch prepared by Leah Bodine of the Greenhouse Cafè will be provided along with cooking tips to use herbs and spices in various recipes. \n$50/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nIllinois Extension Piatt County Master Gardener Volunteers are a dedicated group of trained community volunteers who combine a passion for gardening with a commitment to public service. Through the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program\, volunteers receive research-based horticultural training and use that knowledge to educate\, inspire\, and support residents across Piatt County. Piatt County Master Gardeners support two educational gardens at Allerton Park\, the Herb Garden\, located next to the mansion\, and the Welcome Garden\, located between the visitors center and café. \nKay Carnes’ love of gardening began at an early age\, “helping” her father in his vegetable garden and has continued throughout her life.  She has been a Master Gardener\, a member and past president of the Illinois Herb Association\, and a panelist on MidAmerican Gardener since 1995.  Kay and her husband Dave live on 2.5 acres outside of Monticello\, a property that allows her ample space to pursue her passion.  Her areas of expertise are herbs\, vegetables\, and seed saving.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/cooking-herbs/
LOCATION:Herb Garden
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T133000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.   \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\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-midday/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203443Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) \nExplore the basics of poetry in Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry on Saturday\, Sept.12 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nPoet Mary Oliver’s beloved poems like “Wild Geese” and “How I Go to the Woods” used nature as a way to explore life’s mysteries. Led by instructor Kate Herald\, students will explore some poetry basics like allegory and meter using Oliver’s poetry about the same kinds of flora and fauna that can be found at Allerton. Students will be invited to write and share their own life poem based on their observations of nature. \n$35/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n– Notebook & pen\n– Sunscreen & hat\n– Binoculars (optional)  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nKate Herald teaches people how to tell stories that change the world for good. She holds a Ph.D. in English and uses her background in storytelling research as a learning designer\, gender studies professor and curator for TEDxNormal. \nHerald recently added a new dimension to her story exploration as a singer and songwriter and performs as a solo artist and in leading folk song circles.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/mary-olivers-poetry/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260822T201616Z
CREATED:20260731T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T201616Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.  \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\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-afternoon/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T224355Z
CREATED:20260821T224251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T224355Z
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SUMMARY:Stretch 'n Sip Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMake time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: \n— Sunday\, July 19\, 11am-12pm\n— Sunday\, August 30\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, September 13\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, October 4\, 10-11am \nJosie with Yoga Off the Square will help you gently flow through a series of poses with the intention of being mindful of and reconnecting with your mind and body. Perfect for all levels\, this class will leave students feeling refreshed and at ease. \nThis event is open to all ages\, but you must be 21 to enjoy a drink after class. \n$15/person* for Stretch and Sip (Ages 21+*)\, $10/person for Stretch only. Register here at least one day prior to each class. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/stretch-n-sip/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Bowling Green Lawn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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