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Picnic with the Peonies
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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Enjoy a picnic and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden.
Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8),
which includes a charcuterie board from Baxter’s Catering to share
and two bottles of wine (or mimosas!*).
A bar will be available so you can sip as you savor the season at Allerton!
Purchase additional items for your picnic at the Greenhouse Cafè
or bring your own additions (no outside alcohol is permitted).
And of course, be sure to leave time to check out the picturesque Peony Garden!
Register for one of the following time slots:
Saturday, May 16: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m.
Enjoy live music from Billy Galt (Saturday) and Lisa & Tom (Sunday)
during the 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. time slots.
The Mansion will also be open to the public on both days for self-guided tours of the first floor.
$100/table (seats up to 8). Registration opens here on March 16.
Registration will close May 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Mimosas are only an option for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. time slots.