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MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s something new at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello. In March, crews began working on an accessible path. On Tuesday, the Wandering Woods ...
Allerton Park offers a unique trip for all ages year-round, Discover Central Illinois. Sophia Espinosa. Sophia Espinosa. Author email; Jul 15, 2022 Jul 15, 2022 Updated Mar 2, 2025; ...
For more information, visit Allerton Park’s website. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the event, contact Christina Calcagno at [email protected].
The Square Parterre Garden at the Holiday Glow at Allerton Park in Monticello on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Nearly 3,000 people show up for the event over the past weekend, 2024. Chet Little of ...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A trip to Allerton Park and Retreat Center is sweet but this gingerbread display is sweeter. Champaign resident, Karen Wood is on her 11th year of gingerbread creations ...
Allerton Park & Retreat Center of Monticello will host Camp Lost Garden, a summer camp for adults, from June 27-30. The event includes a variety of activities designed to offer participants a blend of ...
MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is a study in contrasts and how they can blend together. A turkey vulture effortlessly floats above a statue of a woman holding vines atop a ...
MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is known for its statuary and gardens, which are magical enough on a warm, sunny day. But they take on a special aura when seen at night, with ...
Thanks to a donation from Terri and Morgan Powell, the park has added water fountains that include a dog bowl feature, near the main parking lot and the visitor center. The Powells' dog, Berkley ...