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; find registration links at
https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/wwd-aug-8-10/.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Jordan Zech at
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