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(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
Mansion CourtyardTake 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 […]
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Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Sunday)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesSlow 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 […]
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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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday History Night
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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A Victorian Holiday Soiree
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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(SOLD OUT) Holiday Affair presented by Busey Bank
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesGet 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, […]
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Carriage Rides
Mansion CourtyardTake 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 […]
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Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Sweets With Santa presented by State Bank of Bement
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Winter Market
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesDo 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 […]
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Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Dec. 18 & 19
We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The […]
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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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Winter Market
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesDo 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 […]
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Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Dec. 18 & 19
We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The […]
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Melt with Mary
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Sunday Funday: Dec. 20
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Dec. 20
We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Sunday, December 20 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The first floor of the […]
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Winter Solstice Yoga
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Winter Solstice Bonfire
The Meadow Monticello, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union
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 […]
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American Mahjong Open Play
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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) […]
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Basics of Plant-Based Eating
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Drink and Draw
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Watercolor Birds
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Sunday Funday: Jan. 31
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 […]
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Beginning Hand Sewing
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Fabric Collage Workshop
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Decorative Off-Loom Weaving
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Author Talk with Ron Erskine
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]
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Watercolor Birds
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 Saturday, February 13 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. […]
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]
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American Mahjong Open Play
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 6-9 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 6-9 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]
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Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Drink and Draw
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience 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 […]
