Duncan Manor House

Duncan Manor House This page is dedicated to the restoration of Duncan Manor House, a historical Italianate farmhouse We moved in on July 6th, 2014.

In 1864 William Duncan purchased 300 acres outside of Towanda, Illinois and called this land Towanda Meadows. In 1866, Duncan Manor was built on a hill overlooking the railroad tracks, amidst the prairie that is Towanda Meadows. A successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle, Duncan moved to Towanda from Clark County, Kentucky in 1863. Unfortunately, William never had the chance to really enjoy his beau

tiful home, as he died of a sudden and unknown illness in the fall of 1876, at age 57. Duncan Manor has passed through many hands, but for the majority of its existence it has acted as a rental property and has not received the love and attention it deserves.

150 years later, we were blessed with the opportunity of our lives. Somehow we found the house when we were living in Denver, CO, or the house found us. Years of neglect have created quite the restoration project! When we moved here a year ago, we were in camping mode. The Manor has no electricity, plumbing, water, or HVAC. The roof was leaking, walls were crumbling, and porches rotting. Not all of this has changed, but we are making progress! It has been a whirlwind year, and we so appreciate the love and support we have received from a community we are happy to call home. We have had a couple of fundraising events and will continue to do so. We are thrilled with the progress and eternally grateful.

06/02/2026
🎢 Route 66 Celebration featuring Union Avenue | June 6Join us on Saturday, June 6, as Duncan Manor participates in McLea...
05/31/2026

🎢 Route 66 Celebration featuring Union Avenue | June 6

Join us on Saturday, June 6, as Duncan Manor participates in McLean County's Route 66 Decades Celebration!

Towanda is celebrating the 1940s, and we're bringing the era to life with a free performance by Union Avenue, a lively vintage rock 'n' roll trio, from 4:30–7:00 PM. Grab a drink from the bar, enjoy food from the food truck, and spend the evening soaking up the music, history, and atmosphere of one of Route 66's most charming stops.

As part of this county-wide celebration of the Mother Road, we're excited to welcome both locals and travelers exploring historic Route 66.

Self-guided house tours will be available from 4:00–6:30 PM for just $10 per person, offering a chance to explore nearly 160 years of history while enjoying the festivities.

Bring your friends, wear your best 1940s-inspired attire if you'd like, and join us for an evening of music, nostalgia, and community.

This is a FREE all ages event!

πŸŒ• Sagittarius Full Moon Flow with Nancy πŸŒ•Join us tomorrow at 6 PM in The Meadows for a special Full Moon Yoga Flow guide...
05/30/2026

πŸŒ• Sagittarius Full Moon Flow with Nancy πŸŒ•

Join us tomorrow at 6 PM in The Meadows for a special Full Moon Yoga Flow guided by Nancy.

The Sagittarius Full Moon invites us to embrace growth, adventure, and possibility. Through movement, breath, and intention, we'll connect with this expansive energy and create space for whatever is calling us forward.

This all-levels flow is welcoming to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

πŸ“ The Meadows at Duncan Manor
πŸ•• 6 PM
🎟️ $22 per person
πŸŒ™ Guided by Nancy

Tickets are available through our website, and walk-ins are always welcome.

Come spend an evening moving, breathing, and basking in the energy of the Full Moon with us. ✨

A few moments from this week's Summer Social at Duncan Manor. 🌿Every Tuesday evening, our little corner of the prairie f...
05/29/2026

A few moments from this week's Summer Social at Duncan Manor. 🌿

Every Tuesday evening, our little corner of the prairie fills with neighbors, music, conversation, and the simple joy of gathering together.

We're already looking forward to this coming Tuesday!

✨ Open Mic sign-up is now live
✨ We're always accepting additional local vendors
✨ The Daily Wrap Food Truck will be serving dinner
✨ Guided house tours start every 30 minutes from 4:00–6:30 PM ($20/person) Please reserve your tour in advance through our website!
✨ Our first Yoga on the Lawn begins at 6:00 PM β€” a gentle, all-levels, donation-based class guided by Michelle Mollet

Whether you come to shop, stroll the gardens, tour the Manor, share a song, or simply enjoy a summer evening with friends, we'd love to have you here.

Tuesdays β€’ 4–7 PM
Duncan Manor | Towanda, Illinois

Historic. Eclectic. Community.

05/22/2026

School’s out, summer begins, and we’re kicking things off at Duncan Manor 🌞🌿

Join us Tuesday, May 26th from 4–7 PM for the first Summer Social of the season β€” an evening of local vendors, open mic performances, yoga on the lawn, house tours, food, drinks, music, and community on the prairie.

We’re still accepting local vendors, and our open mic sign-up is officially live! Come celebrate the start of summer with us ✨

πŸ“Towanda, IL
🎀 Vendor + performer sign-ups open now
🌾 Free grounds admission

05/19/2026

We have been going hard in the gardens and we are excited to share them with you!

Summer Socials begin in ONE WEEK: May 26 4-7pm.

Bring the fam, gather your besties, make new acquaintances, or just come find some peace on your own.

We will have local vendors, some you will see weekly, and some will pop up here and there. We will be sure to introduce you to the line-up each week prior to Tuesday!

Grab a bite to eat at the foodtruck, nab a drink from the bar, and enjoy open mic music.

At 6pm every Tuesday there will be donation based yoga on the lawn featuring a rotation of local instructors.

Beginning June 2nd there will also be tours through the house every other week!

We hope this will become part of your weekly routine this summer and we look forward seeing you at the manor!

Ground, soften, and settle into the energy of this Super Ta**us New Moon. πŸŒ‘βœ¨Join us Monday at 6PM at The Meadows at Dunc...
05/14/2026

Ground, soften, and settle into the energy of this Super Ta**us New Moon. πŸŒ‘βœ¨

Join us Monday at 6PM at The Meadows at Duncan Manor for an evening of art therapy, yoga nidra, reflection, and intentional rest designed to help you reconnect with yourself and plant seeds for the season ahead.

Ta**us reminds us to slow down, nourish our nervous systems, embrace beauty, and create stability β€” making this the perfect moon for grounding, creativity, comfort, and calling in what we truly value.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one. 🀍

Tickets available via the link in our bio, walk-ups also welcome. πŸ™

**usNewMoon

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1002 Towanda Barnes Road
Towanda, IL
61776

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