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Weekend Wind Down

Event Type
Social/Informal Event
Sponsor
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Location
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Date
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025   3:00 pm - 11:00 am  
Originating Calendar
Campus Wellbeing Services - All Wellness Events

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 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. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.

Optional activities include:

Friday, Oct. 17
Solarium Bar, 5-10 p.m.
Browse the car collection from The Antique Automobile Club of America – Illinois Region
*Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music from Doty & Dexter, 7-9 p.m.
Yard games (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; click on links above for more information. 

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