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  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

    Experience Level: Beginner Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Crystal Bowl Sound Bath on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead you through a 45-minute sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Also featured will be […]

  • The Farms: Winter Botany

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturdays, Jan. 10 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Fran Harty will begin each class in The Studio and share information about twig characteristics, fruits and how to use an identification key. The remainder of […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Winter Botany

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturdays, Jan. 10 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Fran Harty will begin each class in The Studio and share information about twig characteristics, fruits and how to use an identification key. The remainder of […]

  • The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, how to chain, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, how to chain, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix […]

  • The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

    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) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through the basics of practical hand sewing and teach common stitches such as hemming, decorative stitches and closures. $50/person*. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 2 or when capacity is […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Snowmen

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Snowmen on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass snowman to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered.$100/person*. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 14 […]

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

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Snowmen on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass snowman to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration will […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Candlelight Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner Relax and stretch at Candlelight Yoga on Wednesday, Jan. 21; Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, March 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Josie Heck as she leads students through a series of poses to the background of candlelight and glowing sound bowls. Tuning forks will be […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Jan. 23 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, warm up by the fire after a hike, or settle in and make a night of it with games, friends, or […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Jan. 23

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Jan. 23 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, warm up by the fire after a hike, or bring the whole crew out for a full night of […]