Chandor Gardens Foundation, Inc.

09/20/2026

Chandor Gardens Foundation hosted the outstanding violin and piano duo Eugene & Larissa Cherkasov performing a “Musical Embrace” Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Chandor Gardens.

09/17/2026

Those in attendance at the Friends of Chandor Gardens Meeting Wednesday, Sept 16 gained a whole new understanding and appreciation for the Bobcat, a Texas native wild cat, thanks to guest speaker Monica Morrison from Texas Native Cats.

“Terry” the taxidermy Bobcat was a wonderful part of the presentation as well.

Did you know that Bobcats have white spots on the back of their ears known as “false eyes”?

08/23/2026

Did you know that Chandor Gardens has a connection to the American Revolutionary War?

Ina Kuteman Chandor (1890-1978), the wife of Douglas Chandor, was a direct descendant of a Revolutionary War patriot. Her Great-Great-Grandfather, on her mother’s side, was Private Randolph "Randal" Rutherford (1758-1841).

Here is Ina’s family linage linking her back to the Revolutionary War:
❣️Mother: Cordova "Dova" Bobalice Jones (Kuteman) 1868-1940
❣️Grandmother: Mary Austin (Jones) 1827-1873
❣️Great-Grandmother: Delilah Rutherford (Austin) 1800-1868
❣️Great-Great-Grandfather: Pvt. Randolph "Randal" Rutherford 1758-1841

A poster commemorating Ina’s family link to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War is currently on display in the ticket office at Chandor Gardens in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

08/19/2026

The Friends of Chandor Gardens members activity for the month of August was a tour of the beautiful National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth and the Alice Walton Cowgirl Park.
Sixteen members braved the heat and highway construction traffic on Wed Aug 19, 2026 to see this ever growing and changing museum dedicated to the American Cowgirl.

07/16/2026

Ann Miller Hargett shared her “What is a Cowgirl?” presentation, about her fascinating life story of being a cowgirl and a 4th generation ranch woman in Texas, at the Friends of Chandor Gardens members meeting on Wednesday, July 15,2026.

07/06/2026

Spotlight on a Douglas Chandor portrait:

The portrait of Clementine Ogilvy Hozier, Lady Churchill, painted by Douglas Granville Chandor, stands as a timeless tribute to her quiet dignity and resilience. This oil on canvas work, measuring 35 by 27 1/4 inches, captures the poised character of one of the most influential women of the 20th century, serving as Winston Churchill’s most trusted confidante, political advisor, and emotional rock for over 50 years. During World War II, she spearheaded major relief efforts, raising millions for the Red Cross Aid to Russia Fund and advocating for better conditions in mu*****ns factories and bomb shelters.

In 1946, during a visit to the United States, Winston and Clementine Churchill stayed at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria. While Douglas Chandor was completing a portrait of Winston Churchill, Clementine secretly sat for her own portrait, intended as a surprise gift for her husband. This intimate gesture highlights not only the artist’s skill but also the personal connection between the subjects and the painter.

Today, Clementine’s portrait prominently hangs in the drawing room of Chartwell, the historic family home of Sir Winston Churchill in Kent, England. Managed by the National Trust since 1966, Chartwell has become a cherished cultural site, attracting between 230,000 and 260,000 visitors annually. Of all Chandor’s works, this particular portrait likely enjoys the highest public visibility, reflecting both the stature of its sitter and the artist’s lasting legacy.

Through this portrait, Douglas Chandor immortalizes Clementine Churchill’s grace and strength, offering viewers a glimpse into the character of a woman who played a vital role behind one of history’s most iconic figures. The painting remains not just a work of art but a symbol of enduring dignity and historic reverence.

The portrait of Clementine is also featured on the cover of the book Clementine Churchill The Revised and Updated Biography by her daughter Mary Soames.

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

The audience was moving to the sounds of soul stirring melodies during “A Night of Jazz” at Chandor Gardens on Saturday, June 13, 2026 performed by the Duane Durrett Trio with special guest Sandra Kaye.
This was yet again a sold out concert. We feel so blessed that we can host such amazing musicians right here in Weatherford.

06/08/2026

Saturday, June 6th the sun came out between the rain showers to bless us with a beautiful day for the 5th Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour.

Thank you to the garden owners, sponsors, volunteers, and the many guests who came out to visit the 7 gardens on the tour. You made this a hugely successful event.

06/03/2026

Today, June 3, 2026, the “Aileen Westbrook Malloy” portrait, painted by Douglas Chandor in 1934, and which has prominently hung in the foyer of the Chandor house at Chandor Gardens since May of 2012, was temporarily removed to have much needed conservation work completed over the summer.

It’s kind of like Aileen is going on a summer holiday for some “restorative spa like treatments”.

The portrait is expected to return to the Chandor house sometime this Fall looking bright and fresh.