Chandor Gardens Foundation News

Enjoy a self-guided journey through 7 unique gardens in Parker County. Discover what lies behind the hedges, fences, and gates!

The Friends of Chandor Gardens, part of Chandor Gardens Foundation Inc., are thrilled to present the 5th Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour of seven gardens. Embark on a self-guided adventure through these seven hidden gems, each offering a unique and enchanting experience.

Uncover the beauty that lies beyond the hedges, fences and gates while wandering through these picturesque gardens. From tranquil oases to vibrant floral displays, each stop on the tour promises to inspire and delight.

The gardens can be visited in any order between the times of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 6. 2026. Make your own itinerary, go at your own pace, and enjoy your time in these beautiful gardens.

Garden Locations: Will be posted closer to tour date

Tickets:

• $15/person - online in advance
• $20/person - day of the event at 1st garden visited.

NOTE - Those purchasing tickets online will be emailed a link to the PDF brochure with information about each garden and a map closer to the tour date. All ticket holders will be provided a printed copy of the brochure at the 1st garden gate visited the day of the event.

Regrettably, due to stairs and uneven terrain, the gardens on the tour are not fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities.

In case of cancellation, due to significant inclement weather, the tour will be held Saturday, June 13, 2025, instead.

Thank-you so much to the garden owners!
We are only able to be in the private gardens through the gracious kindness of the owners.

For additional information call Karen at: 817-550-7762

** Proceeds benefit preservation and enhancement projects to Chandor Gardens reflecting the artistic vision of Douglas Chandor **

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Thank-you to our Sponsors!
We could not hold this event without their generous support.

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). 

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

Danny Wright

With over 60 albums recorded and millions of albums sold, it is true to say that Danny Wright's music is playing 24 hours a day in both the U.S. and around the world. One of new age music's finest performers, Wright is a brilliantly talented pianist whose music has the ability to stir the soul. He has sold millions of CDs since his debut album in 1986, is an award-winning Steinway Piano Artist, and was twice (1993 & 1994) named by Billboard Magazine as a Top 10 artist in the New Age genre.

Danny Wright's piano destiny began at age four. He studied under the respected professor, Dr. Harris Cavender. Trained as a classical pianist, Danny composes and performs uplifting original compositions that are blended with various influences including new age piano, contemporary jazz, classical and neoclassical. One might say his original compositions are similar in style to David Lanz and George Winston, while subtly drawing inspiration from classical composers such as Beethoven, Pachelbel and Debussy, and by such Broadway greats as Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Danny Wright has performed all over the world, including The Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, Canada, The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Parliament of Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah, and The Smith Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. At The Smith Center, Danny headlined the Jazz Cabaret Room for many years, and performed a concert in their largest auditorium with Ventriloquist Terry Fator.

Danny's life has consisted of his love of music, the piano, and his desire to share his gift with others. His warm, outgoing personality combined with extraordinary musical talent has enabled him to touch millions of listeners through his recordings and concerts.

The next Friends of Chandor Gardens members activity will a private lunch and learn at Dove Ridge Vineyard & Winery located at 6060 Tucker Dr, Weatherford, TX 76085 [off of the Azle Highway, approx.12.5 miles from downtown Weatherford] on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Dove Ridge Vineyard & Winery produces boutique wines from exclusively Texas sourced grapes. They bring unique and complex flavors into their wines, making each bottle a memorable experience. Dove Ridge Winery produces various varieties of wine, including Tempranillo, Marsanne, Petite Sirah, Vermentino and Sangiovese under their own private label. 

We will meet at the Tasting Room and have a speaker tell us about the vineyard and the wines followed by lunch. 
Note: There is a limited menu, as such please look over the menu below ahead of time so you are familiar with the options available and the prices.

Also for anyone interested in trying the wine tasting flight they are kindly offering us their standard tasting flight at $13.50 rather than the usual $15

This will be an excellent opportunity to see and learn about this unique business that is right here in Parker County and to have time to just socialize and enjoy each other's company. 

If you want to participate in this activity please RSVP and advice what you wish to order for lunch (menu options can be found below) by Friday, October 10, 2025 with Nancy Wester - (call or text) 972-746-6078