Chandor Gardens Foundation

The focus of the Chandor Gardens Foundation is to preserve the heritage of the Gardens and work with the City of Weatherford to further develop the Chandor property, in keeping with Douglas Chandor's artistic vision.

Douglas Chandor was one of the great portrait artists of the 20th Century.  Five of his paintings are on display in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.  His portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt is displayed in the White House, and his coronation portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, graces the British Embassy in Washington, DC.

His passion for gardening and his artistry intertwined to be beautifully expressed in the gardens he created and named White Shadows. After the untimely death of Douglas in 1953, his wife, Ina, paid tribute to him by changing the name to Chandor Gardens.

Today, Chandor Gardens is a destination unto itself. It is the location of joyous events, memory-making occasions, and pleasant wanderings.

FEATURED SPECIAL PROJECTS

Steinway & Sons Model M Chippendale Style Walnut Piano for Chandor Gardens 

We are excited that we are the proud owners of an exquisite 1979 Steinway & Sons Model M Chippendale style walnut piano, just like Ina Chandor's original piano. The piano arrived at Chandor Gardens on Feb 1, 2024, and now has a permanent home in the Great Room.

Thank you so much to; all those who personally donated to this project as well as the following; Parker County Historical Society for a $5,000 grant, Weatherford College sponsored concert by Dr Song & Mr Sanders, and the two very successfull Secret Gardens of Parker County Tours in 2023 and 2024 put on by the Friends of Chandor Gardens members. 

The fundraising goal for this project was $45,000 which included; the 1979 Steinway & Sons Model M Chippendale piano, matching Chippendale piano bench, spider dolly, as well as delivery and set up at Chandor Gardens. By June 5, 2024, we were able to pay off the bank loan thanks to a community of supporters who believed in this project.  

For more details about this project: CLICK HERE 

UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:       

Friends of Chandor Gardens Meeting - Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Chandor Gardens

Mark your calendar, and plan to attend the Friends of Chandor Gardens meeting on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Great Room at Chandor Gardens.

"Mix and Mingle" visiting time will be from 11:00-11:30, an opportunity to visit with current Friends and to meet new Friends.The room will be set up with round tables so you can bring your lunch if you like.

The guest speaker for this meeting is Cindi Neverdousky from the Weatherford Art Association. She will be sharing details about the Weatherford Art Association's: History, Membership, Meetings, Workshops, Artist of the Month, & Commumity Service.

During this meeting we will also be presenting an overview photo presentation of the highlights from the 4th Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour held on June 7, 2025.
**Note: There were artists from the Weatherford Art Association set up painting at 6 of the 7 gardens during the Secret Gardens Tour and a number of theses same artists will be coming to this July 16th meeting to showcase their artwork. 

This is a FREE event and everyone is WELCOME!

Sidici Strings "Live at Chandor Gardens!" - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 

Chandor Gardens Foundation is excited to bring another exquisite evening of up-close and personal chamber music!

Chandor Gardens Foundation is pleased to bring Sedici Strings (16 Strings, in Italian), comprised of world-class musicians; Jennifer Betz (violin), Molly Baer (violin), Dmitry Kustanovich (viola), and Allan Steele (cello), all members of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, to the Great Room of Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, TX on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

For this concert Sedici Strings will be performing Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms string quartets.

The concert tickets include a complimentary pre-concert reception from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Come enjoy this superb chamber music concert performed by four exceptional artists in the intimate atmosphere of the Great Room at Chandor Gardens.

For more details about the program and artists - CLICK HERE

Seating is limited, as such this event is expected to sell out early.

Tickets - $55 (includes wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Wine & Words: Dave Liebel - AMON! The Ultimate Texan - Friday, October 3, 2025 at Chandor Gardens

Chandor Gardens Foundation is excited to present the next installment of the ongoing Wine & Words Speaker Series with writer, story teller and humorist Dave Lieber speaking about his play and companion book AMON! The Ultimate Texan on Friday, October 3, 2025 in the Great Room of Chandor Gardens at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm).

Dave Liebel wrote AMON! The Ultimate Texan the story of “Mr. Fort Worth”, one of the most amazing Texans who ever lived. Born in a log cabin and with only an eighth-grade education, Amon G. Carter Sr (1879 – 1955) became Texas’ most powerful media overlord. Presidents put up with him because he owned the largest newspaper, radio and television station in Texas. He had a big heart, but a bigger sense for business and for the future. He was one of a kind and the play the companion book – brings the story of this remarkable Texan back to life.

Dave Liebel is a masterful story teller, funny, engaging and one of Texas’ most popular speakers!

The book AMON! The Ultimate Texan will be available for purchase at this event and Dave will be available to sign copies after the presentation.

For more details about this event and speaker - CLICK HERE

Tickets $35 (includes wine & beer)

*** Tickets will go on sale in August ***

Danny Wright "A Glorius Christmas" Live at Chandor Gardens! - Thursday, December 11, 2025

Chandor Gardens Foundation is honored to again host "piano sensation" Danny Wright in concert Thursday,  December 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M in the Great Room of Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, TX. Concert tickets included complimentary pre-concert wine and lite hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

For this very special Christmas concert Danny Wright will be featuring a number of songs from his last Christmas album of his career A Glorious Christmas (2023). This album features holiday standards including Joy to the World/Canon in D, as well as Where are you Christmas from the popular holiday movie Polar Express. The album, A Glorious Christmas, showcases his knack for transforming holiday classics into serene melodies.

The Fort Worth Texas native Danny Wright states “A Glorious Christmas features 12 beautiful arrangements and medleys, as well as a few originals. The tones in the music are unique and artistic. This is probably my favorite holiday album I have ever recorded.” He also states “God’s music is needed in this world, and I pray that this last Christmas album of my very long career touches the hearts and souls of everyone who hears it.”

To round out the evening Danny will select a few songs from his many other Christmas albums; Remembering Christmas (1989), Just Wright For Christmas (1992),  Christmas by Candlelight (1998), An Intimate Christmas (2004), Merry Christmas (2012), and Christmas Time is Here (2013). 

For more details about the program and performer - CLICK HERE

Tickets: $55  (includes complimentary pre-concert wine/beer and lite hors d’oeuvres)

*** Tickets will go on sale in October ***

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For more information about any of our featured events please call 682-268-0102.