Allerton – Park & Retreat Center Skip to footer Main Content 23 April Thursday (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Whiskey & Wildlife View Detail 23 April Thursday The Farms: Improve Your Improv View Detail 24 April Friday The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes View Detail [see all events] GIVE TO ALLERTON Book Your Stay The Mansion The former home of artist and philanthropist Robert Allerton was completed in 1900. The House in the Woods 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 residence, the Gate House has six guest rooms. The Evergreen Lodge The Evergreen Lodge was built by the University of Illinois in the late 1960s to meet the increased need for accommodations at Allerton. Footer TripAdvisor 515 Old Timber Road Monticello, Illinois 61856 217 333 3287 allertoninfo@illinois.edu CONNECT Contact eNews Archive Staff Photog Credits Sign up for Allerton news Click to Subscribe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign