Weekend Wind Down: Nov. 7 & 8

Schedule

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello, IL

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We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8 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 bring your own food, walk a short distance to the Greenhouse Café or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away.
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 at https://allerton.illinois.edu/lodging/ or by calling 217-333-3287.
Optional activities include:
Friday, Nov. 7
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
*Supper Club with Chef DeAngelo Newson, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
Live Music by the Kalesa Band, 7-9 p.m. (open to the public)
Sunday, Nov. 9
*Intro to Machine Quilting, 12-4 p.m.
*Pre-registration required; find registration links at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/wwdnov7-9/.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Jordan Zech at [email protected].
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Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856-8280, United States

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