Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 15 & 16

We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!

Enjoy a cash bar in the Solarium, plus a variety of optional activities, listed below.

You are welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café, located a short walk from the Mansion, here.

Those choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night +tax), plus two complimentary drinks per room, per night. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.

Optional activities include:

Friday, Aug. 15
*Basket Weaving: Bloom, 12-4 p.m.
*Melt with Mary, 2-5 p.m.
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
Yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)

Saturday, Aug. 16
*Melt with Mary, 9-10 a.m.
*Intermediate Mushroom Foraging, 9-11 a.m.
*Third Saturday Garden Tour, 10-11 a.m.
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
Yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)

*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.

Can’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Jordan Zech at jmgiffor@illinois.edu.