Events
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(SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Silver Screen Scandals
Immerse yourself in a world of suspense and intrigue at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Silver Screen Scandals on Saturday, Jan. 11 in the Mansion Gallery, presented by the Champaign Urbana […]
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The Farms: Dances of the Gilded Age
Experience Level: Beginner Step back in time with turn-of-the-century dances at Dances of the Gilded Age on Mondays, Jan. 27 through March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion. In this elegant setting, instructor Jeanette Watts will teach 1900-era ballroom styles including the waltz and two-step, reflecting the graceful movements that captivated society […]
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The Farms: Community Yoga
Experience Level: Beginner Connect with your body in a peaceful environment during one of our winter 2025 Community Yoga classes on Wednesdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, March 5 and April 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will help you gently flow through a series of poses with the […]
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Weekend Wind Down — Jan. 31-Feb. 2
While lodging is available throughout the year based on availability, you can now plan ahead, book a room and get away for a weekend. Spend the night in the Mansion […]
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The Farms: Talking & Tasting: An Intro to Wines of the World
Experience Level: Beginner Take an enchanting journey through domestic and international vineyards with wine educator Mike Lee at Talking & Tasting Wines: An Intro to Wines of the World on Fridays, Jan. 31, Feb. 21 and March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. These sampling sessions coincide with our Weekend Wind Downs, where you can extend […]
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The Farms: Silent Book Club
Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out to the Mansion for our Silent Book Club from 5 to 8 p.m. on select Mondays. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Feb. 9 and March 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. (Each class will cover the same material). Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Paint Your Partner
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Paint Your Partner on Friday, Feb. 14 in the Mansion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Inspired by the Paint Your Partner Challenge, guests will enjoy a casual date night with pizza, paint, drinks and laughs. Each table will be supplied with paint brushes, acrylic paints and a canvas. Seated across from […]
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The Farms: Wedding Cookie Decorating
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about decorating wedding-themed cookies at Wedding Cookie Decorating on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Cookie decorator Jennifer Holhubner will walk students through decorating with royal icing, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream as they learn wet-on-wet techniques, outlining, flooding how to make flowers. […]
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(SOLD OUT) Valentine’s Dinner for Two
Get away for a romantic evening in the elegant ambiance of the Allerton Mansion at a Valentine’s Dinner for Two on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gallery. After […]
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours
Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton […]
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The Farms: Wines of the World
Experience Level: Beginner Take part in a delicious series at Wines of the World on Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 12, March 26 and April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. […]




