Events
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Art Retreat
Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at our Art Retreat on July 17-19 (Friday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 3 p.m.) in the Mansion. Get creative and learn something new in a wide variety of workshops by choosing what appeals to you, including watercolor, printmaking, drawing, Ikebana, and more! […]
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The Farms: Basket Weaving: Long Way Home
Experience Level: All Levels Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at Basket Weaving: Long Way Home on Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students in laying out a woven, filled base and instruct students in twining, triple twining, and experimenting with creativity. Accent […]
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Beehive Observation
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]
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SUMMER DAY CAMP: Jammin’ Together presented by Busey Bank
Music and sound are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Jammin’ Together on July 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The natural environment at the Allerton provides so many opportunities to experience sound in ways that inspire the best music. Let’s join the chorus of crickets and jam together! Campers will enjoy water activities, […]
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Summer Yoga
Fu Dog GardenExperience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Lovely Lavender
Experience Level: Beginner Enjoy all things lavender and make relaxing lavender products at Lovely Lavender on Wednesday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor Julie Lauper will lead students in a calming lavender workshop. Start with snacking on some lavender bread and lavender ice cream while drinking lavender lemonade, coffee or chai. Then, […]
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The Farms: Punch Needle Coasters
Experience Level: Beginner Try learning a new fiber art at Punch Needle Coasters on Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the The Studio. Students in this class will learn to design motifs, scale and transfer designs, and set up a tension hoop. Then, students will learn the basics of punch needle to form perfectly […]
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(SOLD OUT) Fairytale Tea
You are cordially invited to the merry and magical land of Allerton for a fanciful Fairytale Tea on Sunday, July 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. This enchanting afternoon will whisk you away to another time and place as you enjoy a variety of treats and tea*. The elegant Allerton Mansion is the perfect […]
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SUMMER DAY CAMP: Science Center presented by Busey Bank
Biology, engineering, weather, chemistry…. Summer Day Camp: Science Center on July 27-31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. has a little bit of everything! Learning about the ways that science is all around us at Allerton will be a blast. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]
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Summer Yoga
Fu Dog GardenExperience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]
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The Farms: Black Walnut & Elderflower Cordials
Experience Level: Beginner Create tasty cordials to add to your favorite beverage at Black Walnut & Elderflower Cordials on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will introduce students to two plants — Elder (Sambucus canadensis) and Black Walnut (Juglas nigra). The class will discuss […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Floriography Bouquet Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Florist Ava Porter will teach students the basics of floral design using the Victorian language of flowers to create living masterpieces of fresh flowers with special meanings. Students will go home […]
