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SUMMARY:Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nJoin us to celebrate the changing of the season at Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball on Wednesday\, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn celebration of the changing seasons\, we are going to have a night of dance mixers and Victorian party games! No partner OR previous dance experience required. Led by Jeanette Watts\, these simple\, fun dances will be taught throughout the evening in the glorious library\, the perfect place for a night of fun and games. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes 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\nJeanette Watts has been teaching historical dances for over 20 years. She is the founder of the Terpsichorean Delights Dance Assembly in Dayton\, OH\, Queen City Vintage Dance in Charlotte\, NC\, and spent Covid writing an 8-volume series of instructional dance manuals for historical museums.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-equinox-ball/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/public-mansion-tour-sept27/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture\, how to mix sourdough\, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough. \nPrepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture\, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill\, as well as printouts of everything covered\, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources. \n$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept. 27 (SOLD OUT)\n— Oct. 11 (SOLD OUT) \n*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred) \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\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Lino Cuts & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday\, Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nFor a very long time\, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants\, fabric\, wood and metal. Instructor Billie Theide will help students learn to design\, carve\, prepare ink and transfer images to make unique works of art. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home. \n$145/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 27 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\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, 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\, among others. 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 and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/lino-cuts/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (children under 13 must have an adult register with them)  \nLearn how to decorate spooky seasonal cookies at Cookie Decorating on Sunday\, October 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate how to decorate cookies with royal icing\, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Students will learn several techniques\, including wet-on-wet\, outlining\, and flooding. Students will decorate and take home at least five cookies. \n$75/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a take-home container. \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/cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) \nExpand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday\, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will go deeper into the different types of tarot cards and spreads\, offering more chances to learn different ways to read the cards. \n$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 4 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook\, pen\, and a tarot deck of their choice.  \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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/advanced-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/public-mansion-tour-oct/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Oct. 11
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, October 11 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open\, plus live music from Kalesa Band and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register for a Farms class (see details below)\, grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café\, or visit downtown Monticello and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \n\nFarms classes (pre-registration required): \nPumpkin Mischief: Mixed Media Workshop\, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.\nPublic Mansion Tour\, 2-3 p.m. \n\nFind additional Sunday Funday 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/sunday-funday-oct-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture\, how to mix sourdough\, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough. \nPrepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture\, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill\, as well as printouts of everything covered\, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources. \n$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept. 27 (SOLD OUT)\n— Oct. 11  \n*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred) \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\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough-2/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(Witchy!) Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Oct. 16
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday\, October 16 for a special Witchy Weekend Wind Down with live music from Colt Ball by the Koi Pond (7-9 p.m.)\, a fire on the Library Terrace\, and spooky fun! Wear your best witch\, warlock\, or wizard attire and try our new potion-inspired pours at the Solarium Bar from 5-10 p.m. (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 guest rooms and make your reservation online or call 217-333-3287. \nOptional activities include:\nBasketweaving: Little Boo!\, 12-4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)\nTarot Readings by Jordan James; additional charge\, pay on-site \nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates. \n  \n \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\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-oct-16/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:Melt with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) \nLearn how to ease your foot\, back\, or hip pain\, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 18\, Nov. 15\, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) method\, a self-treatment system that uses soft rollers and balls to improve the body’s connective tissue\, nervous and lymphatic systems. \nStudents will use MELT soft balls and soft rollers as they learn simple techniques that can be done at home to remain active and healthy\, and help provide relief from low back pain\, arthritis\, bunions and plantar fasciitis \n$30/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and wear activewear. \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\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton. \n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/melt/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology
DESCRIPTION:Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nLearn what stars and constellations can tell you at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology on Monday\, Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nIn this introductory class\, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology\, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students will look at how the planets and signs fall into their own chart — and what this could mean for them on a personal level. \n$55/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 16 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a smart phone or tablet to connect to the internet and view their own charts\, a notebook\, 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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-astrology/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, or Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served 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\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath-3/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Halloween Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharon ShareAlike for a Halloween Themed Drag Bingo on Sunday\, October 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. \nIt is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 3 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. Costumes are encouraged! \n$30/person (ages 21+). Register here by Saturday\, October 17. All sales are final.  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at kmindiola@illinois.edu. \nAbout Sharon ShareAlike \nSharon ShareAlike has been emceeing and performing for more than 27 years. She is best known for her over-the-top costume designs\, showgirl headdresses and creating the original female illusion bodysuit. Her creations have been featured on RuPaul’s DragRace\, The Ellen Show and other shows and films.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/halloween-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe
DESCRIPTION:Would you be nervous—very\, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? \nYou are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday\, October 28th or Thursday\, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. \nDoors open at 6:30 to begin your self-guided tour or sip a drink from the cash bar in the solarium.\nHaunting poems and tales from Edgar Allen Poe will be performed by actors from The Station Theater from 7-9pm. \nTickets to this ghastly grim event sell quickly\, so purchase them now or regret it…for evermore. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes October 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nDo you dare stay the night? Discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) are available in the Mansion for the weak and weary. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email mindiola@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/an-evening-with-poe/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe
DESCRIPTION:Would you be nervous—very\, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? \nYou are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday\, October 28th or Thursday\, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. \nDoors open at 6:30 to begin your self-guided tour or sip a drink from the cash bar in the solarium.\nHaunting poems and tales from Edgar Allen Poe will be performed by actors from The Station Theater from 7-9pm. \nTickets to this ghastly grim event sell quickly\, so purchase them now or regret it…for evermore. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes October 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nDo you dare stay the night? Discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) are available in the Mansion for the weak and weary. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email mindiola@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/an-evening-with-poe/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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SUMMARY:How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels & ages \nLearn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner at Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl on Sunday\, Nov. 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nAward-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these majestic creatures. His engaging lecture will focus on what to listen for and the importance of research and collaboration. \n$25/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 28 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\nMark Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist from St. Louis\, Missouri who observes\, documents and performs outreach regarding the wild Great Horned Owls that live in Forest Park — a large urban park in St. Louis. He was studied these owls six to seven nights per week since December of 2005\, documenting their behavior in both photos and video. \nGlenshaw also received the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the St. Louis Audubon Society. \nHis outreach includes an average of 70 owl prowls and 50 presentations per year\, including presentations to various Audubon Society chapters and six presentations for the Smithsonian Institution. \nIn 2006 Glenshaw was awarded the Citizen Science Award by the Academy of Science of St. Louis. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide\, a certified Missouri Master Naturalist and a volunteer for Forest Park Forever.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/how-to-find-an-owl/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026-2027 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Feb. 28\, 1-2 p.m. \n  \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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/public-mansion-tour-nov/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Nov. 1
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, November 1 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open\, plus live music from Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Duo and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register for a Farms class (see details below)\, grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café\, or visit downtown Monticello and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \n\nFarms classes (pre-registration required): \nGreat Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl\, 12-1:30 p.m.\nPublic Mansion Tour\, 2-3 p.m. \n\nFind additional Sunday Funday 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/sunday-funday-nov/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T170000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children\, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) \nMake your own delicious\, flaky creations at a Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop on Sunday\, Nov.1 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will share how to make a flaky\, buttery pie crust using locally grown wheat from Janie’s Mill. Students will make pie dough to take home\, working with whole grains for a flavorful and nutritious bite. In addition\, students will work with pre-made dough to showcase several ways to build sweet and savory treats\, utilizing local and seasonal produce. Best of all\, students will snack and enjoy each other’s company! \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 18 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes suitable for getting flour on. Students should bring a rolling pie and their favorite pie recipe to share.   \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\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community; teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/whole-grain-pie-dough/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T200000
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nLearn what stories your teacup has to tell at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves on Monday\, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nWho remembers their granny reading the tea leaves after a heartfelt conversation? Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students how to recognize shapes in the tea leaves and interpret what those shapes mean when it comes to understanding the issues that life tends to throw at us now and again. By the end of this lively\, hands-on class\, students will have a basic understanding of reading tea leaves for themselves and others. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring their own cup and saucer; the cup should have angled rather than straight sides\, so that the tea leaves have a place to settle. Tea will be provided – please email owarren@illinois.edu with any allergies. \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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/reading-tea-leaves/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000
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SUMMARY:Thread Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAre you looking for a unique and experimental experience? Join us for Thread Bowls on Wednesday\, Nov. 4 from 12-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Billie Theide will explore color theory and design as students create a beautiful decorative thread bowl that can resemble glass. Using a special fabric base\, sewing thread\, yarn\, fabric scraps\, and dimensional embellishments\, everyday materials will be transformed into a richly textured\, functional work of art. Students should bring their imagination\, plus the supplies listed below.* \n$100/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring the following:\n– one 12” ruler\n– two blue or black ink pens\n– one pair of scissors\n– one roll of paper towels\n– sewing machine (optional)\n– a few sewing needles\n– blow dryer (optional) \nand a monochromatic collection of:\n– spools of left over sewing thread\n– bits of left over yarn in any fiber\n– partial skeins of left over embroidery floss\n– left over crochet thread\n– left over fabric scraps  \n\n If 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\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, 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\, among others. 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 and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/thread-bowls/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000
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SUMMARY:Library Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate one of the most iconic spaces in the Allerton Mansion at our Library Dedication on Wednesday\, November 4 from 4-6 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) \nThanks to the generosity of Susan and Steven Zumdahl\, the Library has undergone an extensive transformation over the last three years. Updated furniture\, audio-visual equipment\, window treatments\, paint\, and lighting have created a functional space reminiscent of Robert Allerton’s original design. In addition\, recent updates to the Library Terrace will provide a more welcoming outdoor space\, while literally paving the way for future access to the Koi Pond. \nJoin us for a lovely afternoon in the Library! Refreshments will be provided.  \nFor planning purposes\, registration is appreciated by October 28. Register here. \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/library-dedication/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Supper Club — Nov. 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Chef Benny DelValley serves up an elegant Japanese-inspired meal* at Supper Club on Friday\, Nov. 6 in the Mansion Carriage House. \nThis intimate\, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food\, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Find the menu here. \n\n$100/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 19 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\n*Because of the unique nature of this custom meal\, we are not able to accommodate any dietary requests (e.g.\, vegetarian\, gluten sensitivity\, dairy allergy\, etc.).   \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@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 Chef\nChef Benny DelValley opened the Pond Street concept — built by obsession\, respect for culture and food — in 2022. Located inside the VFW Post #630 at 1303 E. Main St. in Urbana\, Pond Street is a tiny spot with big personality\, the place to come to when you want something different. From katsu-style catfish to house-made sauces and spice blends\, everything is crafted by hand in its Urbana kitchen. Even the buns get blessed with a little extra love. \n“We’re not a chain. We’re not fancy. We’re just here to make the best damn fish sando you’ve ever eaten\,” DelValley said.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/supper-club-nov-6/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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SUMMARY:Everlasting Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver.) \nAssemble your own unique wreath adorned with dried flowers at an Everlasting Wreath Workshop on Tuesday\, Nov. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Maggie Taylor will demonstrate how to create a wreath using a base of grapevine or willow and everlasting flowers harvested and dried at Delight Flower Farm. These dried wreaths are great to hang or use as a table centerpiece for upcoming holiday gatherings. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes Nov. 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring gardening gloves. \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\nMaggie Taylor is a farm owner who has been growing flowers and leading workshops since 2011. Trained as an artist\, she loves turning natural materials into objects of joy and empowering others to as well. Depending on the time of year she may be teaching about fresh flowers or winter evergreen wreaths. Maggie’s teaching style is accessible\, informative\, encouraging and often humorous! Other capable farm crew members assist in teaching large groups.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Wet Felt Bowls & Vessels
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) \nAre you a beginner\, or interested in refining your wet felting skills? Join us for Wet Felt Bowls and Vessels on Wednesday\, Nov. 11 from 12-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Billie Theide will teach students to transform wool into art as they use a resist to wet felt into a decorative bowl or vessel. The class will use luxurious silk\, dyed wool roving\, wool felt sheet\, and dimensional inclusions to explore and transform ephemeral materials into a richly textured\, sturdy\, and functional work of art. \n$130/person*. Register here. Registration closes Nov. 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring the following:\n-two bath-sized towels\n-one 12” ruler\n-two blue or black ink pens\n-one pair of scissors\n-one roll of paper towels \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If 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. \nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, 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\, among others. 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 and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. \nAbout The Farms\nThe 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.\nFind the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-wet-felt-bowls-vessels/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Soap Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Workshop on Sunday\, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Sally Walsh will walk students through the process of making soap including the science of making soap\, safety\, ingredients used\, and the herbal benefits. Students will then learn how to make their own bar of soap with their preferred scents. \nAll students will take home four pounds of soap\, plus a booklet of instructions and recipes. \n$110/person*. Register here. Registration closes Nov. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear old clothes. \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/soap-making/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Melt with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) \nLearn how to ease your foot\, back\, or hip pain\, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 18\, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) method\, a self-treatment system that uses soft rollers and balls to improve the body’s connective tissue\, nervous and lymphatic systems. \nStudents will use MELT soft balls and soft rollers as they learn simple techniques that can be done at home to remain active and healthy\, and help provide relief from low back pain\, arthritis\, bunions and plantar fasciitis \n$30/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and wear activewear. \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\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton. \n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/melt-2/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Mystic Monday: Intro to Numerology
DESCRIPTION:Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nHave you ever wondered why some numbers repeat throughout your life? Now is your chance to find out at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Numerology on Monday\, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn this lively and informative class\, Llewellyn Worldwide author Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach you what the different numbers mean when it comes to their significance in your life and the lives of those close to you. You’ll learn about your life path number\, your soul path number\, your heart’s desire number\, and more! \nThe study of numerology is rich and thick and—unlike astrology—it doesn’t matter if you know your exact time of birth or not! It’s the combination of the name you were given at birth\, the name you use now\, and the date of your birth that make you unique individual that you are! Want to take a deeper look? Grab a notebook and pen and join us for this fun class. Let’s unlock the secrets of your numbers! \n$55/person. Register here. Registration closes Nov. 13 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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-numerology/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Community Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nConnect with your body in a peaceful environment during Community Yoga on Wednesday\, November 18  from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nJosie Heck 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. \nParticipants are strongly encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and to wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. \nRegistration is required here two days prior to each session. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift in-person or online. \nPlease 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 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/community-yoga/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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