Community Events: Lunch, Learn and Have Fun!
Austin’s Haunted Mansions
Starting October 10, 2026
CHATEAU BELLEVUE Ghost Investigation and Tour
Encounter real ghosts, relive history, and witness the paranormal firsthand on a true Halloween Ghost Adventure!
Austin Ghost Tours have
exclusive access inside one of the most haunted locations in Austin, Texas. Rarely open to the public, we will be bringing our ghost investigation equipment, expertise, and real ghost evidence to the limestone fortress that is the Chateau Bellevue.
The Chateau Bellevue Mansion is perched above the city on a hilltop long revered by indigenous people as a place of worship and is the heart of the landmark block of Victorian-era mansions. Discover the mansion's tumultuous history and true ghost stories on a ghost investigation of the oldest and most haunted part of the mansion.
We will also walk along the tranquil, forgotten, and famously haunted Bremond Block, Austin’s only neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Surrounded by old oaks, where the shadowed streets seem quiet to the living, but beyond the five senses, the past is still living large.
$45.00 per person – 90-minutes – rain or shine – family friendly
GAY GADDIS
FOUNDER. AUTHOR. ARTIST. TRAILBLAZER.
Passion for Painting
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM
CHATEAU BELLEVUE EXHIBITION
708 SAN ANTONIO ST.
(Surface parking available at 8th & Nueces
Enjoy bubbles and bites
Original artwork & unique gifts available for purchase
Admission is complimentary, but space is limited.
Gay Gaddis watches Texas skies. She grew up in east Texas among farmers and ranchers who depended on the weather – the main topic at any meal. Painting skies and landscapes takes her back to memories of the wonderful people who helped raise her.
Gay’s bold landscape paintings are the intersection of her inner creative spirit and the vast Texas Hill Country. She faces driving rain, wind, scorching sun and moonlit skies to capture what she sees in the moment.
Survival, destruction and renewal are part of everyday life in the Hill Country, and Gay has had her share of each as an artist and entrepreneur. As the founder of T3 (now called Material), Gay built and grew her business into the largest female-owned independent advertising agency in the country. Gay is also the best-selling author of Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business & Life, empowering the next generation of business leaders.
Throughout it all, Gay never abandoned her passion for painting. In fact, she credits her business acumen to training as an artist and draws most of her inspiration from her family’s Longhorn ranch, the Double Heart Ranch, home of Fossil Ridge Art Studio & Gallery, her private sanctuary for creative thinking.
Gay’s unparalleled business story combined with her vibrant paintings, have captured the attention of notable art collectors and critics around the world. Gay’s work has been featured in several prestigious galleries including the Curator Gallery in New York City, Octavia Art Gallery in Houston, Submerge Gallery in Austin and Worrell Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Let’s Go A’ Caroling at Chateau Bellevue!
Thursday, December 17, 2026
1l:30 - 1:00 p.m
Chateau Bellevue
708 Nueces
(Free Surface Parking on Nueces at 8th)
Please join the ladies of the Austin Woman's Club for a wonderful holiday luncheon and holiday music presentation!
Anna Simmons and Susan Abbott are excited to return to the Austin Woman’s Club on December 17 to perform a duo piano Christmas program. This will be a musical reunion for the classically trained musicians after many years of service at Ascension Lutheran Church in Austin, where Anna served as choir director and Susan as organist. The program will contain a rousing rendition of “Joy to the World” along with many other favorites. AWC members will also lead a Christmas carol sing-along to give you a delightful break from the holiday frenzy and fill your hearts with joyful holiday spirit.
$30 for AWC Members and Guests
$45 for Non-AWC Members
Kilts v. Jeans
A Whiskey Pairing Dinner
Friday, February 12, 2027
6:00 p.m
Chateau Bellevue
708 Nueces
(Free Surface Parking on Nueces at 8th)
Join renowned Whiskey educator Russ Kempton on a journey to decide who wears the whiskey crown: Scotland, Ireland, or America! He will host a fabulous tasting and dining experience at Chateau Bellevue to elevate your palates and regale you with tales of these worlds of whiskey!
$100 per person - AWC Members
$125 - Non-AWC Members
Wonderful Menu Coming Soon!
Russ will raffle off hand-selected whiskies chosen specifically for this event. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online in advance. You must be present to win.
