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  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Flower

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass flower to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […]

  • The Farms: Make Your Own Incense

    Experience Level: Beginner Incense isn’t just about sweet smells! Experience the various joys and uses of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through making incense in a very hands-on way, covering suitable plants for incense, how to grow and […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: April 17

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, April 17 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. Stop by for happy hour after a hike, or bring the whole crew for a fun night out (see optional activities below)! […]

  • The Farms: Harry Potter Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Whether you are a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, Slytherin or Ravenclaw, learn to decorate cookies in a special way at Harry Potter Cookie Decorating on Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate Harry Potter-themed cookies with royal icing, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Instructor […]

  • The Farms: Youth Art Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion of the […]

  • The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

    Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue in a light drizzle. In […]

  • The Farms: Horticulture Tours

    Experience Level: Beginner Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during Horticulture Tours on Sundays, April 19, May 31 and June 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. Master Gardener and dedicated Allerton volunteer Ruth Mitchell will share ornamental planting information and interesting tidbits about Allerton’s 14 formal […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Springtime Afternoon Tea

    Dress up in your garden party finest and join us for a Springtime Afternoon Tea on Sunday, April 19 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. Guests will enjoy sipping a variety of tea, as well as a glass of champagne (21+) or sparkling grape juice at their table while indulging delicious treats, both sweet and savory. […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 201: Socks

    Experience Level: Knitting experience required Put your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Socks on Sundays, April 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In this two-week course, instructor Billie Theide will help students further their knitting skills by expanding on the Knitting 101 courses taught at The Farms. Those […]

  • The Farms: Life Drawing

    Experience Level: All levels Learn to draw from a live model at Life Drawing on Sundays, Feb. 8, March 8, April 19 or May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In these lightly instructed sessions by Vivian Krishnan, students can learn more about quick gestures, long poses, and costumed and nude models. Each […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Frog

    Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Frog on Monday, April 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block of Sundrop […]

  • The Farms: The Resilient Runner

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Dr. Laura Cayce — who holds a doctorate of […]