Events
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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(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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Whiskey & Wildlife
Get ready to laugh and learn during a special adult-only live animal show – Whiskey & Wildlife on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Grab a drink from the cash bar and settle in as Bob Tarter presents his humorous take on the fascinating, weird, and awkward realities of […]
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The Farms: Improve Your Improv
Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that uses […]
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The Farms: Wildflower Hike
Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, wildflowers begin to sprout and grow throughout the Park and its natural areas. Learn about the common species that can be found as you are […]




