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!
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members Meeting - Wedneseday, July 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Members mark your calendar, and plan to attend the Friends of Chandor Gardens meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Great Room at Chandor Gardens. Mix and mingle time will be from 11:00 to 11:30. Then starting at 11:30 AM, our guest speaker Ann Miller Hargett, the 1951 Coleman Texas Rodeo Queen, will answer "What is a Cowgirl?", as she shares her story of being a cowgirl and a 4th generation Ranch Woman in Texas.
Singing was also an important facet of Ann's life. She has had many unique opportunities in her life ...as a cowgirl and as a singer.
Ann is a Charter Member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Nominee for induction, as well as one of her Rodeo outfits is on display at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
This is a FREE event and members are welcome to invite a friend to attend with them.
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members Tour of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame - Fort Worth, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members are invited to a tour on August 19, 2026 of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame.
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is where history meets horsepower and fearless women take center stage. Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, it’s the only museum in the world that celebrates the grit, grace, and guts of the women who shaped the American West — and those breaking boundaries today. Through immersive exhibits, interactive galleries, and powerful storytelling, the Museum highlights artists, ranchers, rodeo champions, activists, and trailblazers from all walks of life. It’s not just about looking back — it’s about inspiring the next generation of unstoppable women.
Following the tour, for those who wish, we will arrange to meet for lunch at a local restaurant.
Address: 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tour time: 10:00 A.M.
Parking: $6 for up to 2 hours, $12 for 2–3 hours, and $15 for over 3 hours in the city-managed lots and Western Heritage Garage.
Group Admission Rate: $7/person
**IMPORTANT ** - Members please register for this tour by August 14, 2026 with Nancy Wester - 972-746-6078 (call or text)
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members Meeting - Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Members mark your calendar, and plan to attend the Friends of Chandor Gardens meeting on Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Great Room at Chandor Gardens. Mix and mingle time will be from 11:00 to 11:30. Then starting at 11:30 AM, our guest speaker Monica Morrison will share with us the story of the five species of wild cats that currently or historically call Texas home: jaguars, mountain lions, bobcats, ocelots, and jaguarundis.
In 2017, Monica founded Texas Native Cats, a 501 (c)(3) for Texas' five cat species with the mission to provide education and outreach about wild felines that are native to the State of Texas, their history, characteristics, habitat, importance and future. Texas Native Cats gives these silent animals a voice.
This is a FREE event and members are welcome to invite a friend to attend with them.
Wine & Music: Larrissa Cherkasov (piano) & Eugene Cherkasov (violin) - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Chandor Gardens Foundation is pleased to present Larrissa Cherkasov (piano) & Eugene Cherkasov (violin) on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Chandor Gardens. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the performance starting at 7:00 PM.
Program TBD
Tickets will go on sale in early August
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members Tour to the Forth Worth Zoo - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Friends of Chandor Gardens Members are invited to "Save the Date" for a tour of the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Full tour details TBD
Wine & Music: Pianist John (Korkmaz Can Sağlam) - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @7:00 PM
Experience an unforgettable salon concert with pianist John (Korkmaz Can Sağlam), one of today’s rising stars in classical music!
Chandor Gardens Foundation is pleased to present John (Korkmaz Can Sağlam) the winner of the 2026 Weatherford College International Piano Competition in concert.
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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