Is Allerton Park open?

Allerton Park and Retreat Center is open every day from 8am – sunset. We hope you can safely utilize Allerton to find peace and inspiration during this challenging time. Call 217-333-3287 for availability.

Where is Allerton Park at?

515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL
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-Champaign.

Does Allerton Park allow dogs?

Please remember that Allerton is a smoke-free area. Are dogs allowed? Yes, but please keep them leashed and clean up after them. Four legged friends are also welcome in the Evergreen Lodge!

How many acres is Allerton Park?

1,500 acres
Allerton Park consists of over 1,500 acres, including the Sangamon River, floodplains, lowland and upland forests, a meadow, a 30-acre demonstration prairie and over 14 miles of hiking trails.

When was Allerton mansion built?

1900
Built as the private estate of artist and philanthropist Robert Henry Allerton in 1900, Allerton Park and Retreat Center is a historical treasure that was donated to the University of Illinois in 1946.

How did Robert Allerton make his money?

Mr. Allerton inherited a substantial estate from his father, Samuel W. Allerton, a Chicago meatpacker. He himself gave the Art Institute in Chicago a total of $1.5 million in money and art objects.

Who owns Allerton Park?

Prince Frederick Augustus the Duke of York
The estate is open to the public from Easter until the end of October for guided tours and is available year-round to hire for your special day or private event. In the year 1786 the Allerton Park estate was bought by HRH Prince Frederick Augustus the Duke of York and Albany (The Grand Old Duke of York).

How old is Allerton Park?

Originally built in 1902 as the head gardener’s residence, the Gate House has six guest rooms. The Evergreen Lodge was built by the University of Illinois in the late 1960s to meet the increased need for accommodations at Allerton.

How old is Allerton?

Standing tall since the Middle Ages, the 1,000-year-old Allerton Oak has a rich history to tell. Its spreading branches once formed a medieval courtroom, its leaves a symbol of love for soldiers fighting at the front. Now this grand old Liverpool landmark is shortlisted for England’s Tree of the Year award.

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What did Robert Allerton do?

Robert Allerton (1873-1964) | Honorary president and trustee of the Art Institute, this gay Chicago philanthropist’s donations beautified the city. Once dubbed “The Richest Man in Chicago,” Robert Henry Allerton was the son of the founder of the First National Bank of Chicago.

How did Dr Gerald Rolph make his money?

Rolph studied business at Harvard and became a vice president of the Tandy Corporation, which in the early 1960s was among the first to see the future in consumer electronics. He made serious money, which, together with investments, enabled him to retire from the corporate rat-race in his late 30s.

Where is Robert Allerton Park in Illinois located?

The Robert Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre (614 ha) park, nature center, and conference center located in the rural Piatt County township of Willow Branch, (T 18 N, R 5 E) near Monticello, Illinois on the upper Sangamon River.

Where is Allerton Park and retreat center in Bloomington?

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How big is the Robert Allerton estate in Illinois?

The estate was logically divided into three areas. The principal area of 1,500 acres, originally known as the Woodland Property, was renamed the Robert Allerton Park. A smaller area of land located north of the Park area was put to use for the Illinois 4-H Memorial Camp and its related recreational programs.

How many guest rooms are in the Allerton estate?

With 36 guest rooms on the estate throughout the Mansion and three guest houses, Allerton is ideal for hosting wedding guests and corporate colleagues, family reunions, couple retreats, and more. Learn more about our Glamping Getaways here. Call 217-333-3287 to book your stay.

Where are the 3 stars hotels in Monticello?

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When was the Evergreen Lodge at Allerton built?

The Evergreen Lodge was built by the University of Illinois in the late 1960s to meet the increased need for accommodations at Allerton.