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  • The Farms: Spring Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga

    Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Kristina Reese will lead an all-levels class integrating yoga poses, […]

  • The Farms: Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday, March 31 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. Students are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided […]

  • The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m.  As spring migration progresses, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily. A different area of the park will be featured each week. […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • The Farms: Wooden Planter Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in […]

  • The Farms: Silent Book Club

    Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 […]

  • The Farms: Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside in. […]

  • The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (All courses cover the same material). After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, students […]

  • The Farms: Abstract Acrylic Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Erin […]

  • Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K

    The Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K will be on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Saturday evening, and a 10K or half-marathon Sunday. Runners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal Gardens. Half-marathon […]

  • The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design

    Experience level: Ages 13-18  Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: April 11

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, April 11 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 after a spring hike, relax with your favorite book, or bring the whole crew out for a fun night out (see […]

  • Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

    Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Your favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team, Zoo Improv, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax, […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience 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 at […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Geometric Wood Art  

    Experience Level: Beginner Create art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain and paint a large-framed wood piece in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Students will choose from four designs (see options below) and a variety of stains […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

    Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

  • The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

    Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • (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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Farms: Botanical Jewelry

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural textures and long-lasting materials, instructor Rachel Wooters will help students use mostly dehydrated or naturally preserved botanicals like bark, mushrooms, seedpods, tillandsia and dried flowers […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac Knitting

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique, hand-decorated picture frame at the end […]

  • The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank

    Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), live music, Folk School classes (see schedule below), food, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: May 1 & 2

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 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. each night, and there will be plenty to see and do at our Bluebell Festival! Visit that event page for […]

  • The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser

    Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Purchase your annuals, herbs, veggies, perennials, natives, arranged hanging baskets, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit accepted.) […]

  • The Farms: Glassmaking Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+) Create your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm. With guidance from Mack Glass, students will get to make their very own pendant, planter pick decoration, or marble to take home after this introductory workshop. $40/person. Register here. […]

  • The Farms: Spring Market

    Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part of the […]

  • The Farms: A Taste of Tarot

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this 30-minute introductory talk, instructor Charlie Wolf will engage students in a brief discussion of how to learn the cards, types of tarot, and how to […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Nature Journaling

    Experience Level: All levels Slow down and engage with the natural world at Beginning Nature Journaling on Saturday, May 2 from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. This calming, creative workshop led by the Allerton Park Natural Journaling Club will blend the mindful art of “zentangle” with the observational practice of nature journaling. Whether it’s […]

  • The Farms: Hive Visit

    Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie and Steve will lead participants outside to the Allerton bee hives in the Herb Garden, as they explain the basics of hive management, bee safety, […]

  • The Farms: Plant Your Planter

    Experience Level: Beginner Get your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. outside at the Plant Sale. In this hands-on workshop led by Lucas Rund, students will design a 12-inch container using a combination of annual plants […]

  • The Farms: MELT for Gardeners

    Experience Level: All levels Learn how to ease your hand, shoulder, and back pain at MELT for Gardeners on Saturday, May 2 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Mary French will share information about a specialized self-care technique, MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique), and how gardeners can use it to reduce stiffness, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Practice some beginning watercolor techniques at a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students in a brief 30-minute workshop creating watercolor backgrounds. Creations can then be used for various projects like greeting cards, wall décor, or even bookmarks! $5/person. […]

  • Blooming Breakfast

    Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with a delicious spread of fresh food, juice, coffee and hot tea, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Blooming Breakfast

    Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with a delicious spread of fresh food, juice, coffee and hot tea, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet […]

  • The Farms: Kokedama Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Create a living keepsake at a Kokedama Workshop on Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Olga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss ball planting. Students will use soil and moss […]

  • The Farms: Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops

    Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Create a living keepsake at an open-house style Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshop on Sunday, May 3. Stop by anytime between 12 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Olga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Spray Paint Techniques

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create unique art with spray paint at Spray Paint Techniques on Sunday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. in The Shop.  Our current Visiting Artist and Champaign-Urbana muralist Jose Vazquez will guide students in this hands-on workshop, explaining the process he uses to create large murals with spray paint. Students […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf.  $85/person*. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf.  $85/person*. […]

  • The Farms: Warping Bootcamp

    Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  Brush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  This one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to […]

  • GREENHOUSE CAFÉ: Sangria Social

    Celebrate spring with live music, a tasty meal and a glass of sangria at the Greenhouse Cafè’s Sangria Social on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10. In addition to the regular menu, house-made sangria will be available beginning at 10 a.m. There will also be a bar, food tent (limited menu) and live music in the […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Warping Bootcamp

    Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  Brush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  This one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to […]

  • New Volunteer Orientation

    You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following Saturdays in The Studio: […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Western Papermaking

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+; ages 14-17 require adult supervision)  Learn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday, May 10 from 12-4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Instructor E. Ainsley will help students form sheets made from miscanthus and corn fiber using a mould and deckle tool. Students […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Western Papermaking 

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+, ages 14-17 require adult supervision) Learn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday, May 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor E. Ainsley will help students form sheets made from miscanthus and corn fiber using a mould and deckle tool. Students can also bring their own dried […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac Knitting

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, 3D geometric […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Observe a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesday, May 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. Join Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, May 12, 19 & 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. With all of the resources that connect lacemakers across the world, there’s never been a better time to learn how to bobbin lace! Instructor Robin Bagwell will […]

  • Arboretum Volunteer Orientation

    You can become an important part of the Illinois Arboretum by volunteering! Learn more at an Arboretum Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-5 p.m. in the classroom of the Arboretum Shed (2308 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana).* This orientation will acquaint new volunteers with the many ways they can give their time and effort […]

  • The Farms: Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku 芍薬

    Experience Level: Beginner Enjoy the Japanese art of ikebana, where floral arrangement becomes more than simply arranging flowers in a vase, at Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku 芍薬 on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Both classes will cover the same material) Join the Illinois Prairie Ikenobo Chapter […]

  • Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank

    Enjoy a picnic in the Meadow and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden at Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, May 16 or Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8), which includes a […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank

    Enjoy a picnic in the Meadow and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden at Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, May 16 or Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8), which includes a […]

  • The Farms: Peony Watercolor Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+)  Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop for all levels focusing on expressive color. Students will be able to explore their […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Peony Watercolor Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+)  Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop for all levels focusing on expressive color. Students will be able to explore their […]

  • The Farms: New Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner  Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga in the Meadow:  — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m.  — Monday, June 15, 8-9 p.m.  — Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m.  — Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio.   Instructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio.   Instructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]

  • The Farms: Grand Ikebana Demonstration

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience a live demonstration tracing the visual history of Ikenobo at a Grand Ikebana Demonstration on Sunday, May 17 from 12-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Attendees will witness the creation of diverse styles, from the spiritual origins of Tatehana (standing flowers) to the intricate Classical Rikka, and finally the most contemporary […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique basket for your coffee table and, of course, bagels, at Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket on Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by creating a woven, filled base for the basket. Students will then learn about […]

  • The Farms: Plein Air Painting

    Experience Level: All Levels  Get outside and express your creativity at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, May 22 to 24 from 12-4 p.m. Outside and in the Evergreen Lodge (May 22) and The Studio (May 23-24).  Students will start with a brief discussion each day at the designated meeting location then head outdoors […]

  • The Farms: Weaving Twill

    Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience)  Expand your weaving skills to learn a new weaving technique at Weaving Twill on Saturdays, May 23 & 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  This two-day class led by Sharon Bowles will lead students in a discussion of various 4 […]

  • The Farms: Great Horned Owls: Mating, Nesting & Owlets

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about unique behaviors of one of the masters of the night at Great Horned Owls: Mating, Nesting, & Owlets on Sunday, May 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  Instructor Mark Glenshaw will share what he has been able to observe and document of mating, nest selection, feeding of the […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based Eating on Wednesday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds to her diet. […]

  • The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner  Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in The Studio.  Students will begin with one of two options on a pre-primed board with their choice of design already drafted […]

  • The Farms: Drawing from Nature at the Arboretum

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn various ways to look at the surrounding landscape and translate it to paper at Drawing from Nature on Saturday, May 30* from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. (Rain date will be Sunday, May 31st.) Award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students in guided sketchbook work […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner  Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Monday, June 29, 8-9 p.m.  — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Friday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.  — Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the […]

  • The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-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 mistakes and bind off.  Each student will leave […]

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

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-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 mistakes and bind off.  Each student will leave […]

  • The Farms: Summer Yoga

    Experience 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 […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • Chalk the Walk

    Show your pride and have some fun as we Chalk the Walk to the Mansion starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5 before the LOVE FOR ALLerton concert at 6 p.m. (Chalking will continue during the concert.) Chalk will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own supplies. All artistic skill […]

  • LOVE FOR ALL(erton)

    Celebrate Pride Month at LOVE FOR ALLerton on Friday, June 5 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature a unique blend of rock, blues, country, soul and R&B from central Illinois songwriter Sass opening for Beyond the Blonde: A Tribute to Pink, Gaga, & Gwen Stefani. The event opens up the Allerton Park Concert Series presented […]

  • The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, June 6 from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of the […]

  • The Farms: Wooden Planter Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Shop (located behind the Studio). Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students build a small (20” x 9”) wooden planter from just a few […]

  • The Farms: Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders

    Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine (Ages 16+) Learn how to quilt in one class at Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders on Saturday, June 6 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio.   Instructor Jennie Ingram will introduce students to commonly used quilting terms, helpful tools like rotary cutters and mats, and heat proof materials used in sewing […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Drag Bingo

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Join Sharon ShareAlike for Drag Bingo on Sunday, June 7 from 2-4:30 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. It is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 2 p.m. Popcorn and a bar will be available. Sharon ShareAlike has been emceeing and performing for more than 27 […]