The Illinois destination for trail hiking, exploring formal gardens, outdoor concerts, hosting weddings and other events! Overnight lodging available.
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Oct 4, 2024
This is a wonderful place to stay, in that there are various building locations. There are options for many different rooms and styles. The set up is perfect for engaging in everything the park has w… Full review by 3eyeMasterPurpgnda3L
May 2, 2024
Was here 51 years ago with boy scouts to hike the trail of the fu dogs and experience cicadas at the best place ever. It's beautiful and happy to see it here. I don't know if they allow camping in Al… Full review by Thomas D
Mar 26, 2024
We stayed here for two nights as part of a small wedding party. Honestly, I was not too thrilled with being in Illinois because the whole state seems flat and, other then Chicago, does not seem to h… Full review by Adam W
I will be visiting my sister near there in the spring. We are looking for something to do. So does this place have daily rates just to visit? It looks very pretty.
There is no information on the Allerton website or on this website as to rates and availabilities at the retreat. Is it open to the public or just groups? Why aren't rates published
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Hi Paul. You can call to inquire about availability and rates. As for why the rates aren't published, it has to do with event scheduled and large group events.
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