Come see the Allerton mansion twinkle and shine in all it's holiday splendor! You'll hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate at one of our Mansion Tours - holiday style!

The tour begins at 4pm in the Gallery of the Mansion.  Tours typically last between 45 and 60 minutes.

$15/person, ages 5 and under are free

Space is limited and tours typically sell out.

(NOTE: If tickets are sold out and you need additional children’s tickets, email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.)

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.

Come see the Allerton mansion twinkle and shine in all it's holiday splendor! You'll hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate at one of our Mansion Tours - holiday style!

The tour begins at 5pm in the Gallery of the Mansion.  Tours typically last between 45 and 60 minutes.

$15/person, ages 5 and under are free

Space is limited and tours typically sell out.

(NOTE: If tickets are sold out and you need additional children’s tickets, email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.)

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.

Come see the Allerton mansion twinkle and shine in all it's holiday splendor! You'll hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate at one of our Mansion Tours - holiday style!

The tour begins at 6pm in the Gallery of the Mansion.  Tours typically last between 45 and 60 minutes.

$15/person, ages 5 and under are free

Space is limited and tours typically sell out.

(NOTE: If tickets are sold out and you need additional children’s tickets, email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.)

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Get ready for a fun and festive holiday-themed event, where you will be able to blend your own scents to create a lovely festive candle. Professional candle artist Kayla Brown of Fire Doll Studio will lead you through a magical candle making journey that includes a fun variety of holiday scents to choose from. She will also provide some fun history, science, and techniques, along with her expertise as you make your own! Materials will be provided — including an apron — but dress accordingly, as we cannot guarantee you won’t end up with a little wax on your clothes.

NOTE: Your candle will require two hours of cure time, so will need to be picked up the next day; or it can be shipped to you for a fee of $8.

Teens, join us for a selfie scavenger hunt through Allerton’s Holiday GLOW!

Gather a group of friends to create a team of 2-5 and race against other teams to snap photos of all the clues.  The first team back with photos of every clue will earn the ultimate bragging rights – being crowned the Allerton GLOW Getter!

Tickets are FREE for kids aged 13-18.  Parents are welcome to tag along but can also take a solo GLOW walk if desired.  Moon Bean Coffee truck will be on-site serving hot beverages (it’s cocoa season)!  The hunt will happen rain or shine so prepare for the weather and bring your own flashlight and a camera or phone.

Posting pictures on social media is not required, but if you post, we’d love for you to use #GLOWGetter to light up the Allerton Instagram feed.

If you require disability accommodations to participate in the event, please contact Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu at the time of registration.

Friday, Nov 17th & Friday, Dec. 15th

10:30am – 2:00pm

Allerton Mansion Library (11/17)

Studio (12/15)

$140/class

Registration Deadline: November 13th & December 11th

Experience level: N/A

In a one day gathering, concepts of personal growth and wholeness are first learned through the use of film clips, art, poetry, myth etc. Then, through the use of writing, art, poetry, and music, each participant will work on their personal expression of wholeness. And finally, the participant shares their creation with the group if they choose.

Instructor Bio

Mary Ryan M.S. is a Jungian-oriented therapist with 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. She has been on the faculty for 3 universities teaching classes to students from age 18 to 80 on personality and personal growth. With the Academy of Addictions Treatment Professionals, she trained therapists in Chicago and St. Louis. She has worked in both hospitals and treatment centers and has a private practice in Springfield, IL while also facilitating a Prison Fathers group at Jacksonville Correctional Center. Mary has had art displayed in two galleries and combines her experience in art and film with her work with clients and in her teaching.