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  • Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Join 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. In celebration of the changing seasons, we are going to have a night of dance mixers and Victorian party games! No partner OR previous […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend 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. Tours 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. […]

  • Lino Cuts & Prints

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. For a very long time, print-makers have transferred […]

  • Cookie Decorating

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (children under 13 must have an adult register with them)  Learn how to decorate spooky seasonal cookies at Cookie Decorating on Sunday, October 4 from […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) Expand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend 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. Tours typically […]

  • Sunday Funday: Oct. 11

    Sunday Funday

    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.! The 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. […]

  • (Witchy!) Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Oct. 16

    Weekend Wind Down

    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 […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology

    Mystic Mondays
    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Learn 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Halloween Drag Bingo

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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. It 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! $30/person (ages 21+). […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October […]

  • How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels & ages Learn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner at Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend 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. Tours typically […]

  • Sunday Funday: Nov. 1

    Sunday Funday

    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.! The 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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.) Make your own delicious, flaky creations […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves

    Mystic Mondays
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Learn 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 […]

  • Thread Bowls

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Are 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. Instructor […]

  • Library Dedication

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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.) Thanks 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 […]

  • Supper Club — Nov. 6

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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. This 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. […]

  • Everlasting Wreath Workshop

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver.) Assemble your own unique wreath adorned with dried flowers at an Everlasting Wreath […]

  • The Farms: Wet Felt Bowls & Vessels

    Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) Are 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Soap Making Workshop

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. Instructor Sally Walsh […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. […]

  • Mystic Monday: Intro to Numerology

    Mystic Mondays
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Have you ever wondered why some numbers repeat throughout your life? Now is your chance to find out at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Numerology on […]

  • Community Yoga

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with your body in a peaceful environment during Community Yoga on Wednesday, November 18  from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Josie 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 […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]

  • Preparing Traditional Mincemeat

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 8+ (children ages 8-15 must register with an adult); all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn what mincemeat is and how to prepare it at Preparing Traditional Mincemeat on Tuesday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Led by instructor Charlie […]

  • Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

    Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 2 or Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each date covers the same material.) Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm will share basic wreath building and design techniques to help students craft a unique, seasonal decoration. Students will […]

  • Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

    Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 2 or Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each date covers the same material.) Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm will share basic wreath building and design techniques to help students craft a unique, seasonal decoration. Students will […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Friday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Shop, eat, drink – and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Friday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m.! Grab a drink from the Solarium Bar and stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop from specially selected artisans and businesses. Stop by the Carriage House for natural-ornament making with the […]

  • Holiday Opening Weekend

    Holiday Opening Weekend

    Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union, enjoy […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank

    Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
    Mansion Courtyard

    Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Saturday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Make the most of the season with an afternoon at Allerton during our Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12-8 p.m. in the Mansion! Shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion and sip on a beverage from the Solarium Bar. […]

  • Holiday Opening Weekend

    Holiday Opening Weekend

    Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union, enjoy […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank

    Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
    Mansion Courtyard

    Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Sunday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Slow down and savor the season with a Sunday outing to the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansion! Shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion and sip on a beverage from the Solarium […]

  • Holiday Opening Weekend

    Holiday Opening Weekend

    Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union, enjoy […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • Holiday History Night

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) Step into a world of festive elegance at this open-house style Holiday History Night on Monday Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mansion. Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with over 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • A Victorian Holiday Soiree

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels Step back in time and celebrate the season with easy-to-learn dances at a Victorian Christmas Soirée on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Jeanette Watts will lead students in period dances perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Students are encouraged to mingle with fellow […]

  • Holiday Mansion Tours

    Holiday Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • Holiday Mansion Tours

    Holiday Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […]

  • Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union

    Holiday GLOW

    Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-20, 22-23, and 26-31*! This visitor-favorite event invites guests of all ages to slow down during the holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Holiday Affair presented by Busey Bank

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Get in the holiday spirit with an elegant evening in the Mansion at Holiday Affair presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, December 12 from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, […]

  • Carriage Rides

    Mansion Courtyard

    Take a ride in our winter wonderland during Carriage Rides on Sunday, December 13 from 12-5 p.m.  Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the […]

  • Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the […]

  • Sweets With Santa presented by State Bank of Bement

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion* — and Santa! — at Sweets with Santa presented by State Bank of Bement on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 2-5 p.m. in the […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]

  • Merry Mimosa Brunch

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    'Tis the season to be merry! And it's sure to be a joyful morning at our Merry Mimosa Brunch on Saturday, December 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn 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. Instructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT […]

  • Holiday Mansion Tours

    Holiday Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […]

  • Sunday Funday: Dec. 20

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, December 20 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • Winter Solstice Yoga

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All levels Enjoy yoga by candlelight at Winter Solstice Yoga on Monday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Students will begin with the option of writing out a manifestation or intention: what do you want more of as we slowly welcome longer days? Then instructor Josie Heck of […]

  • Winter Solstice Bonfire

    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Join us to celebrate the “shortest day of the year” at the Winter Solstice Bonfire on Monday, December 21 from 5-9 p.m. in the Allerton Meadow! Allerton hosted its first […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]

  • American Mahjong Open Play

    American Mahjong Open Play
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17, February 14, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. Facilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush, open play offers a relaxed and […]

  • Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Students should know how to maintain a sourdough starter and have experience mixing bread doughs; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) […]

  • Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Sunday, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]

  • Drink and Draw

    Drink and Draw
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Enjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect, draw, paint, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring […]

  • Watercolor Birds

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, January 31 […]

  • Sunday Funday: Jan. 31

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, January 31 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • Beginning Hand Sewing

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Refine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday, February 5 from […]

  • Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting, purling, casting on & off, and reading basic knitting instructions); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant […]

  • Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner (students should be familiar with basic knit stitch); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Warm-up with a shawl you […]

  • Fabric Collage Workshop

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn a new way to use scrap fabric at Fabric Collage Workshop on Saturday, February 6 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mansion. Led by Rhoda […]

  • Decorative Off-Loom Weaving

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Seasoned and beginner weavers are invited to learn a new weaving skill at Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Sunday, February 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the […]

  • Author Talk with Ron Erskine

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All ages  Enjoy tales of suspense and the supernatural, set within rural communities, at an Author Talk with Ron Erskine on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in the Mansion Library. Erskine will blend history, storytelling, and his personal experience as a veterinarian in an insular Amish community in central Pennsylvania. He will […]