Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 17
Schedule
Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello, IL
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We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Oct. 17 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, 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, Oct. 17
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)
*Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music from Doty & Dexter, 7-9 p.m. (open to the public)
Yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)
Saturday, Oct. 18
*Soap Making Demonstration, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Third Saturday Garden Tour, 10-11 a.m.
*Pre-registration required; find registration links at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/wwdoct17-18/
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Jordan Zech at [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856-8280, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
