• The Farms: Lino Cuts & Prints

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, June 28 from 12-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  For a very long time, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants, fabric, wood and metal. In this workshop, instructor Billie Theide will help students learn to design, carve, prepare […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Full Moon Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Monday, June 29 or Wednesday, July 29 from 8-10 p.m. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable walk through the woods to listen for owls, coyotes, and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. The June 29 hike will […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden

    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 […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio

    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 […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Survival of the Fittest presented by Busey Bank

    Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

  • (SOLD OUT) SUMMER DAY CAMP: Survival of the Fittest presented by Busey Bank

    Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden

    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 […]

  • The Farms: Quilting 101: Foundation Paper Piecing

    Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine Learn a new quilting technique at Quilting 101: Foundation Paper Piecing on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the The Studio.  Students will create complex and colorful geometric patterns and motifs with accuracy using paper. If this isn’t enough fun, instructor Billie Theide will be bringing her […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

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

    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 […]

  • The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal

    Experience Level: All skill levels  Make your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and turn them into a […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal

    Experience Level: All skill levels  Make your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and turn them into a […]

  • Reds, Whites, & the Blues

    Continue the Independence Day celebration at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 10 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons opening for Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride featuring Michael Peloquin. The event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek […]