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  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 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. […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 & […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 & […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 & […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Drag Bingo

    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 […]

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    Gatehouse Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

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  • 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. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Slow Stitch Garden Studies

    Experience Level: Beginner Slow down and discover the meditative art of embroidery at Slow Stitch Garden Studies on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Current Hood Artist […]

  • 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, […]

  • Greenhouse Café: Singer-Songwriter Round

    Unfortunately due to a power outage, the Café will be closed. However, there will be a food tent with a limited menu and a bar available in the Meadow starting […]

  • The Farms: Watercolor Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: I Spy! presented by Busey Bank

    Inspired by the “I Spy!” game and book series, campers will explore Allerton with the intention of finding something new and exciting. Scavenger hunts, treasure maps, and sleuth-work will all […]

  • 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. […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    xperience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen […]

  • Camp Lost Garden

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

    Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or loved one, a solo adventure, or even a secluded spot for team-building — Camp Lost Garden is your answer. Illinois’ premier adult […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 & […]

  • 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. […]

  • The Farms: Practice of Plant-Based Eating

    Experience Level: Intermediate (students should have taken Basics of Plant-Based Eating)  Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of Plant-Based Eating on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  […]

  • The Farms: Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop

    Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 15+)  Create a bright, expressive bird illustration full of personally at Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 & […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+)  Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, July 12 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion […]

  • The Farms: Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Curious children of all ages are welcome to explore and learn at our Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids on Sunday, July 12 from 2-3 p.m in the Mansion. This […]

  • 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. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Art Retreat

    Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at our Art Retreat on July 17-19 (Friday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 3 p.m.) in the Mansion. […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Long Way Home

    Experience Level: All Levels  Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at Basket Weaving: Long Way Home on Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students in laying out a woven, filled base and instruct students in twining, triple twining, and experimenting with creativity. Accent […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    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 […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Jammin’ Together presented by Busey Bank

    Music and sound are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Jammin’ Together on July 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The natural environment at the Allerton provides so many opportunities to experience sound in ways that inspire the best music. Let’s join the chorus of crickets and jam together! Campers will enjoy water activities, […]

  • 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 […]