Secrets from the Garden

Chandor Gardens Newsletter - October 2019

It's October, and cooler weather is finally here! Beautiful roses, fall-blooming azaleas, and autumn perennials that have waited all summer finally get to show off their blooms. Painted Lady and Swallowtail butterflies are abundant in the Gardens, taking advantage of the last of our summer flowers before they go into their winter dormancy. Fall color is just around the corner and will soon paint the leaves with bright yellow, orange, and gold. It's time to revisit the Gardens and take advantage of all this beauty before the onset of winter.

October is a busy month for us, with tons of exciting events packed into a mere thirty-one days.

"A Night in Venice" Masked Ball, a fabulous evening of entertainment, music, dancing, and fine food takes place on October 12th, followed by our Annual Autumn Art Walk, showcasing local artisans' exceptional talent, on October 20th. We close out the month with a free concert by the young, innovative, PUBLIQuartet, applauded as "a perfect encapsulation of today's trends in chamber music," and brought to us by the Cliburn, on October 26th. Scroll down for all the details you need to know about these amazing October offerings!

We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at our spectacular fall events!

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See you in the gardens,
The Chandor Gardens Staff

"A Night in Venice" Masked Ball
at Chandor Gardens

Saturday, October 12, 2019
7:00 to 11:00 pm
Tickets: $100 each  (The reserved tables of 8 are sold out.)
Tickets:  Purchase Tickets Online or at Chandor Gardens

Chandor Gardens Foundation invites you to be part of a very special evening of 19th Century intrigue and elegance at "A Night in Venice" Masked Ball at the incredible Chandor Gardens.

A Masked Ball or Masquerade is a festive gathering of people wearing masks and other disguises often with elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes. So search for that perfect mask (masks are encouraged but not required) and fantastic costume or evening attire and join in the celebration.

Dance the night away to the Big Band sound of Dynamic Swing Machine. Relish hearty hors d' oeuvres by Aaron's Catering. Enjoy champagne, wine, or beer from the cash bar. Complimentary valet parking is available.

Master of Ceremonies for the evening: Dave Cowley

There are prizes for masks and costumes, and other amusements throughout the evening.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will help in developing an art and culture center at Chandor Gardens.

Fundraising Raffle
2020 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATV

Support Chandor Gardens Foundation Inc. by purchasing a raffle ticket and enter to win a 2020 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATV (MSRP $4,299).

Raffle proceeds support preservation and site expansion at Chandor Gardens. Help us make the expansion of Chandor Gardens possible!

Tickets are $20 each
 or
6 Tickets for $100

There are several ways to purchase tickets:

• Online at: chandorgardensfoundation.rallyup.com/chandorraffle2019
• Text "chandor2019" to 855-202-2100
• In person at Chandor Gardens
• From a 'Friends of Chandor Gardens' member

Drawing is October 12, 2019 during the "A Night In Venice" Masked Ball at Chandor Gardens, 711 W Lee Avenue, Weatherford, Texas.

See full raffle rules at: https://chandorgardensfoundation.rallyup.com/chandorraffle2019

Prize provided by Freedom Powersports.

Monster Bash

Friday, October 19, 2019
6:00 to 9:00 pm
at Heritage Park, Weatherford, Texas

Due to overwhelming demand for events this October, Chandor Gardens will not be hosting its normal Goblins in the Garden event. However, the City of Weatherford has you covered! On October 19th, come out for a spooky celebration at the very first Monster Bash! The Spazmatics will be performing; there will be a haunted hayride, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, delicious food, and more! Bring your ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to this event at HERITAGE PARK - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Check into the Experience Weatherford trailer at the bridge entrance in costume for a chance to win a cool prize. We have more news to share as the countdown continues, so stay tuned!

Checkout out our awesome sponsors! Medical City Weatherford, Honda of Weatherford, and Texas Bank Financial.

FOOD VENDORS
- Funky Munky Shaved Ice Weatherford
- Juliebeans Icecream
- Hoang's Noodle House
- Shep's Place
- Cool Arrows Tacos

Autumn Art Walk

Sunday, October 20, 2019
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Admission: $1 per person

Our Autumn Art Walk is shaping up to be quite the festive event! Vendors are confirming left and right, but we still have space for more, so if you're interested in setting up a booth or table to display and sell your handmade goodies, call us at 817-613-1700! The fee for being a vendor is $20.00 and you will need to fill out a vendor application. Our current list includes the following entertainers and craftsmen.

Entertainment
 Michael Anderson w/ Anderson's Good Medicine (12pm-1pm)
Ukaladies (1pm-2pm)
Kevin Townsend w/ Child Bloom Guitar Ensemble (2pm-3pm)
 
Food
Shep's Place Food Truck

Vendors

• Cyndi Sneed – Decorated Poetry
• Janet Grumbling – Handmade Jewelry
• Shaun Marie Graham – Artisan Jewelry
• Elwin Marriott – AE Graphic Art
• Anita Beckman – Greeting Cards
• Colleen Erickson – Paintings
• Lisa Bell – Books/Writer
• Cindy Thomas – Artwork, Painted Tiles
• Tess Mallory & Makenzie Browniee – Paintings
• Carla Murphy – Custom Tumblers
• Belinda Norris – Crocheted Items, etc.
• Charlotte McKeen – Mixed Media Art
• Connie Carlisle – Pottery
• Marla Sheft – Paintings
• Trisha Ray – Jewelry

•  Debra Greenway – Crocheted Items
• Orbry Chamblee – Woven Pottery
• Sarita Bridges – Guitar String Jewelry
• Tiffany Hinman – Nail Jewelry
• Trina Etier – Homemade Macrons & Jewelry
• Barbara Jenkins – Cards and Bags
• Mary Beth Couch – Private Label Clothing Line
• Barbara Washburn – Framed Textiles
• Carol Welch – Garden Plants and Décor
• Esther Chambliss – Handmade Home Décor
• Allyson Bailey – Queen B Boutique
• Rachel Allison – Children's Books
• Martha Boykin – Jewelry, Crotched items, etc.

We will also have our wonderful Parker County Master Gardeners here with their "Ask A Master Gardener" booth to answer all your gardening questions and concerns.

Parker County Brewing Company will be on hand with samples of their finest beers. We can't wait to celebrate the fall season with you!

Free Concert - Publiquartet

Limited Seating. Reservations Required.

[ Make Your Reservation Online ]

Yoga Classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Fee: Donation based
Led by: Loretta Benham

Instructor Loretta Benham offers yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chandor Gardens. Loretta's mix of energetic sequences incorporated with stillness through breath work and meditation to quiet the mind will provide a healthy addition to any workout regimen.
 
Bring your mat and wear comfortable clothing. In inclement weather, classes will be held in the Great Room.

For more information call 817-597-1503 or 817-613-1700.

Around the Garden

Coleus
Coleus provides exquisite fall color throughout the gardens. Coleus come in almost every color in the rainbow and are a great way to have some annual color throughout a Texas landscape. While classified as annuals, many Coleus can be brought inside and grown as a house plant. So, if you're not ready to give up your colorful plant come cooler weather, try your hand at indoor growing! Here in the gardens, they are growing in droves and would make a stunning background for photography. To schedule your photography during open hours, please call us at 817-613-1700!

Dragon Fountain
The Dragon Fountain looks regal as always with it's deep-hued waters surrounded by ancient stone and canopied in green. This lovely fountain is steeped in history. It was originally constructed by Douglas Chandor in the 1940s using Chi-Ling (dragon) statues acquired in New York City, Coke and 7-Up bottles, colored marbles, and handmade ceramic tiles made by Chandor and fired in the European oven that was originally in the Mansion's kitchen. The original statues were restored in 2009 by Fort Worth artist Michael Pavlovsky and placed inside the home for preservation.

Bronze replicas adorn the fountain now, which was completely rebuilt in 2018, again by the talented Michael Pavlovsky. This undertaking was no easy task and required sourcing antique soda bottles and marbles and countless hours. However, it is a testament to love and effort, and we couldn't be prouder and more honored to have the keeping of its care. An intrepid visitor interested in viewing the fountain need only venture south from the Mansion; there is no missing this showstopper!

Scintillating Succulents
A potted succulent arrangement is bathed in early afternoon sunlight alongside the northern end of the Courtyard pergola. While these may be considered a summer staple, their vibrant colors become most apparent in the fall. This is when the temperature fluctuations cause the most color-changes! A trick to planting succulents in an arrangement like this is to make sure that you're planting succulents that have like watering and light needs. A common misconception is that succulents are like cacti and don't need much water and love direct light, but this is often not the case. In fact, these are strategically placed to avoid the blistering western sunlight that comes in the late afternoon. This prevents leaf scorching and die-off. For grouping ideas, come on out! We have a fabulous succulent collection and are always happy to show it off.

Weddings

Your "happily ever after" begins here.

Reserve your special day.
Dates are filling up fast for 2020 & 2021.

Contact us to schedule a tour.
Call 817-613-1700 or
email 

Gift Shop

Take the Gardens home with you. There are postcards, note cards, prints, and t-shirts sporting fabulous images of Chandor Gardens in our gift shop. We feature unique handmade items by a variety of local artisans specializing in textiles, stained and fused glass, jewelry, painting, photography and much more.

Plant of the Month

Fall Aster!
Like clockwork, these diminutive little flowers bloom every October heralding the end of the summer heat. They always seem to open as the last vestiges of summer are winding down and offer some hope of cooler weather and relief just around the corner. The weatherman might let you down, but ask a seasoned gardener; there are ways to predict what Mother Nature has up her sleeve. The blooming Asters, combined with the resurgence of butterflies, can only mean one thing: winter is on its way.

Parting Shot

A gorgeous Giant Swallowtail Butterfly alights on the Purple Porterweed blooms on the western wall of the Parlor. October is a key month for migratory species, as this is the time where butterflies and birds are in our area from the north, escaping the winter chill. They are a timely reminder that even though it may be warm and sultry outside, it won't last. The cold is coming and bringing with it winter wildlife and color. Come out to spend some time and enjoy the species as they are passing through the gardens. It'll be a while before they are back in our neck of the woods.

Contact Information

Chandor Gardens
711 W Lee Avenue
Weatherford, TX 76086

Karen Nantz
Manager
Phone: 817-613-1700
Fax: 817-598-4354
email: 

Public Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, noon to 4:00 pm
Closed all City Observed Holidays

Admission
Adults: $5
Children 12 and under: Free
(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Private Tours and Events
Available year-round by appointment.