The House in the Woods, built in 1917 to house Robert Allerton’s gardening staff, is tucked into a secluded alcove in the Park. The Gate House Originally built in 1902 as the head gardener’s …

Allerton Park & Retreat Center is located at 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL 61856, approximately 28 miles southwest of the main campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana …

Allerton Park & Retreat Center is located at 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL 61856, approximately 28 miles southwest of the main campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana …

With 33 guest rooms on the estate throughout the Mansion and three guesthouses, Allerton is ideal for hosting wedding guests and corporate colleagues, family reunions, couple retreats, …

Visit Central Illinois’ “best kept secret” and discover why it is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois! Free; open 8am to sunset. The Visitor Center is open daily, 9am-5pm, and …

As the first folk school in Illinois, The Farms (as Robert Allerton historically referred to his Monticello estate) offers classes, workshops, retreats, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor …

Away from the distractions and noise of everyday life, Allerton offers a unique opportunity to experience art, nature, and history. Explore 14 miles of hiking trails , wander through formal …

Allerton’s legacy as an artist-naturalist in Illinois and Hawaii are unrivaled, and his gift to the University of Illinois remains one of the largest ever. Today, Allerton Park and Retreat Center …

515 Old Timber Road. Monticello, Illinois 61856. 217 333 3287. [email protected]

Allerton in the News; Staff. Staff Recommendations; Park Maps. Download a printable map of the Formal Gardens here. (Digital version here.) ... Monticello, Illinois 61856. 217 333 3287. …