Events
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Weekend Wind Down — May 2-4
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 Mansion or a guesthouse during our May 2-4 Weekend Wind Down, which coincides with our annual Bluebell Festival! All Weekend Wind Downs feature a discounted rate of […]
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The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 2-4 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 4, 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 […]
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The Farms: Bluebell Festival
Celebrate spring at our Bluebell Festival on May 2-4! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 2-4), Spring Market (May 3), live music, workshops, food (food trucks + Greenhouse Café), drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate! (Learn […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting
Experience Level: Beginner No barn? No problem! 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 Saturdays, May 3, May 17 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. (Each class covers the […]
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The Farms: Spring Market
Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 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 […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Bluebells
Experience Level: Beginner Learn some easy and fun painting techniques at Watercolor Bluebells on Saturday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will walk students through the process of creating a beautiful watercolor painting featuring one of our spring favorites: bluebells! The flowers will be sketched on […]
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Blooming Brunch
Finish out Bluebell Festival weekend with a Blooming Brunch on Sunday, May 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Enjoy brunch, complimentary juice, coffee and hot tea and sip on mimosas or Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar during this springtime event. After brunch, head over to the Plant Sale Fundraiser […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares: Beginning Crochet
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares: Beginning Crochet on Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In this workshop led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix mistakes and bind off. Each student will leave with at least one, […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art
Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art on Wednesdays, May 7 and June 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Art Retreat
Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at The Farms: Art Retreat on May 9-11 (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 […]
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GREENHOUSE CAFÉ: Sangria Social
Celebrate spring with live music, a tasty meal and a glass of sangria at the Greenhouse Cafès Sangria Social on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 at the Greenhouse Cafè. Order from the menu between cafè hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, house-made sangria will be available along with the regular beer and […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving II
Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article […]
