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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — Feb. 21-23

    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 (or two!) in […]

  • The Farms: Learn to Bake Scones

    Experience Level: Beginner Level up your coffee and teatime and Learn to Bake Scones on Monday, Feb. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Scones are […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — Feb. 28-March 1

    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 (or two!) in […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Out to Sea

    Take part in a story of ‘seaside’ suspense and intrigue at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Out to Sea on Saturday, March 1 in the Mansion Gallery, presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner […]

  • The Farms: Santorini Stone Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Mined in Greece, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, June 29 and Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and […]

  • The Farms: Puzzles and Pi(e)

    Whether you like eating pie or factoring pi, we’ve got you covered with Puzzles and Pi(e) on Friday, March 14 from 3:14 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. Join us […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — March 14-16

    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 (or two!) in […]

  • Music in the Mansion

    Join our current artists-in-residence Tania Arazi-Coambs and Larisa Chasanov for Music in the Mansion on Monday, March 17 and Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. This […]

  • The Farms: Irish Baked Goods: Barmbrack & Soda Bread

    Experience Level: Beginner Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by taking part in Irish Baked Goods: Barmbrack & Soda Bread on Monday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this […]

  • The Farms: Introduction to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Ages 10+ Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Tuesday, March 18 from 12 to 3 […]

  • The Farms: Environmental Art

    Learn more about the creative processes of current artist-in-residence Dodd Holsapple at Environmental Art on Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Holsapple’s work bridges […]

  • The Farms: Woodcarving for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginners Join us for Woodcarving for Beginners Monday through Friday, March 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Experienced woodcarver Lance Noone will lead this […]