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Secrets from the Garden
Chandor Gardens Newsletter - April 2018
Spring is well underway in the gardens. Indeed, we are seeing the return of songbirds and butterflies in addition to the flowers and greenery. It seems like just yesterday, Chandor Gardens was filled with delicate little buds, the tentative promise of a brighter future in the gardens, and have they ever fulfilled on it! The gardens are awash with color and fragrance, and it couldn't have come at a better time as April is also a great month weather-wise for having photography done in the gardens, so call us at 817-613-1700 to schedule a session today.
Keep up with us on Facebook and we’ll keep you posted there too.
See you in the Garden,
The Chandor Gardens Staff
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Chandor Gardens Foundation Gala
"A Night in Old Hollywood"
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets: $100 per person
Please join the Chandor Gardens Foundation for a fabulous night of music, food, and art at their fundraising Gala, "A Night in Old Hollywood." Paparazzi will be here to take your photo as you walk the red carpet and enter a bygone era of big band music, glitz, and glamour! Several Chandor paintings, on loan from Harold and Elizabeth Lawrence, will be displayed in the mansion and clips from classic movie musicals will play on the screen in Chandor's Studio for the evening. The exciting 19 piece big band, Dynamic Swing Machine, is sure to make the evening one you won't forget. Put on your dancing shoes, grab your best guy or gal, and treat yourself to a very special evening.
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"Have a photo taken on the Crescent Moon."
Cocktail attire – or dress as your favorite old Hollywood actor for a chance to win the Costume Contest!
Hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, signature cocktail, and Shirley Temples. Cash bar. Two drinks are included with the purchase of each Gala ticket.
To purchase event tickets with a credit card, please visit chandorgardensfoundation.org and follow the link to Eventbrite. Buy tickets at Chandor Gardens (cash or check only).
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Sunday, May 13, 2018
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Adults: $25
Children 10 and under: $6
Give your speacial lady a lovely lunch at the internationally acclaimed Chandor Gardens.
Stroll the gardens, enjoy lunch and see a reproduction of the famous portrait that Douglas Chandor painted of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This is the first portrait for which the Queen posed after her accession to the throne at Buckingham Palace in 1952. Proceeds from this event go towards Chandor Gardens Foundation building project.
For tickets and reservations call by May 10th; contact Indulge Catering by Kelli, 817-374-2697 or .
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June 17, 2018
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Amphitheater
Adults: $10 | Kids 3-12: $5 | Kids under 3: Free
Make lasting memories with your papa on Father's Day. PapaPalooza is an interactive event packed with experiences for all ages.
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Live Music
Bounce Houses
Golf Challenges
Field Day Games
Marketplace
Simulators
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Cold Brew
Sports Legends
Magicians
Vote for Top Pop
Fire/Police/SWAT
Fun Photo Ops
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Obstacle Course
Fetival Food
Dunking Booth
Crazy Competitions
Exotic Petting Zoo
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Proceeds benefit the Chandor Gardens expansion project.
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Letter from Chandor Gardens Foundation President
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At the end of the month on April 28th, we are hosting the Chandor Gardens Foundation Gala, themed "A Night In Old Hollywood." If you've ever dreamed of living the life of a movie star, here is your chance to do so for an evening. Dress in cocktail finery or as your favorite Hollywood star or starlet, and win a prize in the costume contest! Featuring the 19-piece Big Band Sound of Dynamic Swing Machine, hearty Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and more.
To purchase event tickets with a credit card, please visit chandorgardensfoundation.org and follow the link to Eventbrite. Buy tickets at Chandor Gardens (cash or check only).
Remember, the Chandor Gardens Foundation has pledged a portion of the profits to go towards replacing the two hundred year old Cedar Elm that was lost in February's ice storm.
As always, we appreciate our visitors and fans, and hope to see you out in the gardens very soon!
Elizabeth Lawrence
President Chandor Gardens Foundation, Inc.
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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.
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What's Going on in the Gardens?
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We are so excited to showcase this current restoration. It may not look like much now that it's in the construction stages, but we are enormously proud to have enlisted Michael Pavlovksy's help and skill in doing a complete restoration of Douglas Chandor's large Dragon Fountain, the centerpiece of the Sunken Garden! This will be no easy undertaking as it involves using hand-fired tiles, meticulous bronze work, and even vintage soda bottles! Douglas was a vanguard of reusing and repurposing materials long before it was something that was encouraged, which is such a fun and enriching thing to promote, but it has certainly brought with it its share of complications when it comes to restoring something that used materials that were available in the 1940's, but not necessarily now. To accomplish this feat, Michael will be using both the original fountain for the designs, as well as Douglas Chandor's original blueprints to not only do a complete restoration, but to finish Douglas's artistic vision.
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For Michael Pavlovsky, the quest to create sculpture is clear: "Artists have an innate need to express and to create. We are fortunate when life allows us to pursue this calling. Sculpture is a lifelong passion for me. I would not want to do anything else. It is the most compelling and beautiful form of artistic expression."
For more information on Michael Pavlovsky, visit his website at http://www.michaelpavlovsky.com/, and for updates on the Dragon Fountain Restoration's progress, follow us on Facebook and watch for our monthly newsletters!
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Lady Banks Roses (Rosa banksiae 'Lutea')
This climber features double blossoms, a light fragrance, and an all-around lovely springtime display. Here at Chandor Gardens, they adorn our pergola that frames Douglas' historical court yard on it's west side. They provide some nice shade, an excellent backdrop for photography, and their drifts of yellow flowers are unmatched in delicate beauty making it a perfect entrance to the gardens. They are also a good substitute for the popular (but hard to control) Trumpet Vine. Come see them while they are in bloom for some inspiration, or just to take in something beautiful! And while you're at it, take a moment to enjoy the blooming bulbs planted just underneath!
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Weddings
"Your happily ever after begins here."
Reserve your special day.
Dates are filling up fast for 2018 & 2019.
Contact us to schedule a tour. 817-613-1700 or
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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.
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Annual Color
A beautiful border of annual color, put in by our much-appreciated Parker County Master Gardeners, keeps the east side of the Courtyard looking fresh and different all year long. While often overlooked in terms of importance, annuals really do carry a lot of the weight in maintaining color and curb appeal in gardens, whether in a big botanical garden, or in your home's landscape design. They can be differently styled depending on the season, and add a changing interest to flower beds and planters, so there is always something new to look at or to accent perennials. The Parker County Master Gardeners know this, and they keep Chandor Gardens blooming all year long!
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Redbuds
It's here, it's happening! The redbuds are blooming! Coming in varying shades of purple, pink, and magenta, these Texas natives are certainly a show-stopper in any gardens. We have many of these planted throughout the gardens ensuring that there is color in every direction one could possibly look! Spring really is such a momentous time in the gardens, and you don't want to miss it. Unfortunately, Texas springs are short-lived, but when they are here, it's nothing short of magical.
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Another Redbud
This one delicately draping our smaller waterfall, makes for such a peaceful little spot in the gardens. Directly to the north of this is a handmade gazebo sitting area, and is a perfect spot to read a book, do some bird watching, or to just take in this lovely little waterfall. This little corner of the gardens features a more demure spring aesthetic, and is such a quiet and relaxing spot. If you wish to take a minute to reflect or enjoy some time out in the natural elements, this little gem hidden away on our northeast side is calling your name.
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A beautiful tulip, opened to embrace the sun, is part of a bigger group lining our entryway to the gardens as if to say "welcome, feel free to leave your worries here for a while." Chandor Gardens is truly a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively, and we know that the stresses of everyday life and work can seem overwhelming, so we want to invite you to come in, take a moment and a breath, and take in the gardens. There is something truly peaceful in this little oasis hidden in town making it feel like an entire new world once you step inside. If you want a respite to relax, Chandor Gardens is a perfect little getaway, whether you spend a few minutes or a few hours inside its ethereal boundaries. There is always something new to see and take in here in the gardens, so you might want to bring a camera. See you soon!
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Contact Information
Chandor Gardens
711 W Lee Avenue
Weatherford, TX 76086
Karen Nantz
Manager
Phone: 817-613-1700
Fax: 817-598-4354
email:
Steven Chamblee
Horticulturist
email:
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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.
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