Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
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 gardens with over 100 garden ornaments, and marvel at the quiet, expansive grounds. Organized programs open to the community and visitors include outdoor concerts, youth summer camps, themed dinners and educational events, nature hikes, and tours. This park has been designated as a National Landmark.
The park is located at 515 Old Timber Road Monticello, Illinois 61856
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Greenhouse, The Greenhouse Cafe, and the Square Parterre Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Avenue of the Formal Gardens ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Chinese Goldfish within the Chinese Parterre Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Adam ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Fu Dog Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of the Sangamon River along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Path along "The Demonstrative Prairie" ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Creek at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Creek along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 or the Red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Gate House ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Japanese Guardian Fish along the Sunken Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Within the Annual Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The House of the Golden Buddhas ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Berries within the Vine Walk ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of the Sangamon River along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
The Demonstrative Prairie ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Music Barn ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Retreat Center/Mansion ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Sea Maidens overlooking the Brick Wall Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
One of the Chinese Musicians ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of Adam as seen from the Triangle Parterre Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The House of the Golden Buddhas ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Sangamon River ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Fungi ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" also known as Trail 3 or the Red Trail ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" also known as Trail 3 or the Red Trail ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Girl with a Scarf within the Brick Wall Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Looking down the Avenue of the Chinese Musicians into the Sunken Garden ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of the the Fu Dog Garden and the House of the Golden Buddhas ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of the House of the Golden Buddhas seen from the Vine Walk ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
The Sangamon River ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
View of the Sangamon River along the "Buck Schroth Trail" (aka trail 3 & the red trail) ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Path along "The Demonstrative Prairie" ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Older Barn next to the Music Barn ~ Captured October 5, 2021
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello Illinois
Along the "Buck Schroth Trail" also known as Trail 3 or the Red Trail ~ Captured October 5, 2021