Allerton Retreat Center is a one-of-a-kind meeting place treasured by corporate executives and conference planners from around the Midwest—and around the nation—who have experienced the unique ambiance of this turn-of-the-19th century manor.



Just outside Monticello, Illinois, Allerton is only 25 miles from the University of Illinois Urbana campus, an easy drive from the University’s Willard Airport, and a simple excursion from Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, or the Quad Cities.



Away from the distractions and noise of city life, conference participants will enjoy luxury surroundings in a 100-year-old Georgian-style mansion with gleaming wood floors, marble fireplaces, elegant furnishing, and breathtaking views of the surrounding, meadow, reflecting pond, and woodlands teeming with birds and wildlife.



We are grateful for your generous support. With your gift, you share your enjoyment of everything Allerton has to offer with countless others. At the same time, you also help enhance the cultural life of the region and the University community—making it an exciting, vibrant, interesting and honored place.



Your gift will help us maintain and preserve the remarkable gift Robert Allerton gave the University of Illinois in 1946. Donations made to our general "Friends of Allerton" fund provide operations support directly to the areas where the need is greatest.