Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 8 & 9

We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9 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. 8
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
Yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)

Saturday, Aug. 9
*Sage City Triathlon
*Intermediate Mushroom Foraging, 9-11 a.m.
*Cooking with Herbs, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Beaded Jewelry, 12-4 p.m.
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
Wildwood String Band in the Gallery, 7-9 p.m.
Yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)

Sunday, Aug. 10
*Experimental Portraiture Painting, 12-4 p.m.
*Acrylic Pour Painting, 1-3 p.m.

*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.