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.
SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” Every 4th Saturday 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Please consider volunteering for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m every 4th Saturday at Chandor Gardens, hosted by the Crosstimbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
Interested volunteers can contact Cross Timbers trail steward Christie Tull, at or call 817-307-9307.
FYI - Volunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
About the Trail: Chandor Nature Trail, located at Chandor Gardens, is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours.
See you on the trail!
Wine & Music: Larrissa Cherkasov (piano) & Eugene Cherkasov (violin) - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Chandor Gardens Foundation is excited to be hosting the outstanding violin and piano duo Eugene & Larissa Cherkasov performing a “Musical Embrace”, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Chandor Gardens.
Experience an evening of passion, elegance, and virtuosity as violin and piano come together in a captivating program spanning the Baroque tradition, Classical mastery, and the rich expressive world of Romantic and early 20th-century music.
** Doors open at 6:30 PM with the performance starting at 7:00 PM.
** Pre-concert catered fancy hors d'oeuvres along with champagne, red & white wine, and beer are included in the ticket price.
Tickets - $55 (+fees)
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members Visit to the Forth Worth Zoo - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members are invited to a morning visit to the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
For those who are interested in carpooling we will meet at 9:15 AM at Brookshire’s in Willow Park.
It is half-price Wednesday so the ticket price for those under 65 is $11. For people 65 and older ticket price is $9. Parking is $5. We will meet at 10:00 AM just inside the front entrance (after the ticket turnstiles) for a group photo in front of the Fort Worth Zoo sign.
To sign up for this activity please RSVP to: Nancy Wester at 972-746-6078 (Call/ text) by October 19 also let Nancy know whether you want to carpool.
Wine & Music: Pianist Korkmaz Can Sağlam - Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @7:00 PM
Experience an unforgettable salon concert with pianist Korkmaz Can Sağlam, one of today’s rising stars in classical music!
Chandor Gardens Foundation is pleased to present Korkmaz Can Sağlam the winner of the 2026 Weatherford College International Piano Competition in concert at Chandor Gardens.
Program details TBD
Tickets will go on sale in early October
Friends of Chandor Gardens Special Members Meeting - Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members are invited to "Save the Date" for a special evening meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM at Chandor Gardens to "Welcome in the Holdiay Season".
Full details TBD
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