Chandor Gardens

Chandor Gardens are located in the USA, namely the state of Texas, the city of Weatherford. This garden of unusual beauty was created by one of the most famous portrait painters of his time, just over 70 years ago. The total area of the park is 16 hectares of land.

Douglas Chandor created about 300 portraits, including Winston Churchill, US President Franklin Roosevelt, President Herbert Hoover, Sam Raber, as well as a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Some of his creations have been exhibited at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Douglas Chandor came to this country in 1926 and met his love Inna Kuteman, whom he married in 1934. This woman became the inspiration of the artist to create such an unusual beauty just from scratch.

Douglas Chandor began building a house first, as most newlyweds do, and began developing and implementing a beautiful park where he and his wife realized all their dreams. And only then, a mansion was built, which is also very impressive.

Chandor Gardens consist of eight garden rooms connected by winding alleys. Each of them has its own character embedded in it, and an individual approach is felt. The whole garden is saturated with the atmosphere of Chinese-English style. Passing through the white decorative gates, all the charms of the miraculous gardens open before you. These are charming plants that are matched in style, charming fountains, grottos, and even a mountain waterfall. Numerous benches and gazebos allow guests to retire to such a romantic place.

The couple worked tirelessly to create this beauty until 1953, when Chandor died. After the death of her husband, the wife renames these gardens in his honor - Chandor Gardens. Until Inna Kuteman's death in 1970, this park was open to the public. Unfortunately, the family had no immediate heirs and Chandor's gardens remain 20 years without care.

In 1994, this garden was bought by local natives Charles and Melody Bradford, who began restoring the beauty. A little later, the Chandor Gardens were purchased by the local authorities of Weatherford. Having invested some capital, since 2002, visitors can admire the gardens again.

Now the Chandor Gardens are a famous place in the city where the atmosphere of love reigns, marriage ceremonies are actively held here, photographers work, various meetings and events are held.