Turtle Creek Association Gala & Tour of Homes

 

The gala promises an extraordinary evening filled with elegance, excitement, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a delectable three-course seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and an unforgettable finale of dancing to the captivating tunes of the renowned Emerald City's Limelight Band.

Individual tickets begin at $375. Sponsorships, underwriting, and tickets can be purchased at www.turtlecreekassociation.org

Turtle Creek Association Announces the Azalea Luncheon

 

JD Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association announces Mary Brinegar, Honorary Chair and Sharon Ballew as chair of the Azalea luncheon happening on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Joule Hotel. Deborah Stanford and Ann Stuart PhD are Honorary Chairs Emeriti. WRMC is Presenting Sponsor. 

Everyone is invited to join us as funds are raised to preserve, protect and celebrate a Dallas Jewel. The morning begins with a champagne reception followed by the delicious three-course luncheon and fashion presentations by Betty Reiter and Pockets. Ticket prices vary. There are a limited number of regular tickets priced at $275. Patron Level tickets begin at $500. Table Sponsorships begin at $5,000. Other sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact the TCA for additional information. 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.Turtlecreekassociation.org

Celebrating Turtle Creek Gala was a sold-out affair benefiting the Turtle Creek Association

The latest model of a Bentley Continental GT provided by Valet Sponsor Bentley Dallas set an impressive scene at the VIP entrance of the Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Gala Celebrating Turtle Creek at the Virgin Hotel Dallas. Greeters welcomed guests with servers offering champagne, sparkling water and wines surrounded by plentiful fall décor of pumpkins and fall foliage.

Mari Epperson, Karisti Julia, Tour of Homes Co-Chair

The elegance of this upscale welcome was complemented by an escort accompanying each guest to the elevators leading up to the ballroom Champagne Reception sponsored by honored guest Michael Simon, who had jetted in from New York for this weekend celebrating Turtle Creek Association, including the Tour of Homes happening the next Sunday. 

Roaming Photo Robot

Sharon Ballew, gala chair and Vice President Fundraising, brought in the Social Hubb, a roaming photo robot, captivating fans all around while they also bid on some one-of-a-kind silent auction items, including jewelry, special wine offerings and more. 

Martin Grubman, Leslie Fornino, Michael Simon, Honored Guest and Reception Sponsor

Honorary chairs of both the Tour of Homes and the gala, Elyce and David Walthall, were joined by their son, Christopher Walthall; gala presenting sponsor Teresa Byrd; Tour of Homes presenting sponsor THE URBAN TEAM Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Kyle Crews and Ani Nosnik; JD Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association; Deborah Stanford, board chair and Tour of Homes event chair; Karisti Julia and Wayne Smith, Tour of Homes co-chairs; Mari Epperson, décor chair; Dr. Ann Stuart, Luis Julia, Sharon Smith, and more. 

Sharon Ballew, Gala Chair; J.D. Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association; Deborah Stanford, Board Chair and Tour of Homes event chair

Sharon Ballew welcomed everyone and introduced JD, who thanked her and Mari for their support of the Turtle Creek Association and its mission, their commitment to the community and for their hard work in making the gala a success. He gave special recognition to the Walthalls for serving as honorary chairs and presented David with an opulent bouquet of Texas yellow roses.

Mike Sadler with Heritage Auctions took the stage as auctioneer as JD encouraged bidding. Supporters competed in an exciting live auction featuring items such as an exquisite pair of diamond earrings, a six-course tasting menu for 10 from Chef Darren McGrady (which sold twice), exclusive vacations and a NorthPark shopping spree. 

Sharon Smith; Wayne Smith, Tour of Homes co-chair; Pam Morgan

JD invited Gala Presenting Sponsor Teresa Byrd to the stage. He thanked her for her unwavering support for the Turtle Creek Association, the significant impact she has made and presented her with the TCA President’s Award. JD also recognized some founders of the Turtle Creek Association, asking Judith Lifson and Jane Manning to stand. Calling on Kyle Crews, a presenting sponsor for the Tour of Homes, JD said that since the beginning of TCA, he has been there for the nonprofit, offering guidance, support and rallying the troops when necessary. He presented Kyle, as one of the original founders, the TCA Founder’s Award. 

Elyce Walthall, David Walthall, Honorary Chairs; Christopher Walthall

With sincere gratitude, JD thanked Diamond Sponsor, Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Sharon thanked Ruby Sponsors Dick Babb and Phil Neely, JD Trueblood and Franco Dooley; Elyce and David Walthall, Gloria and Jerome Westheimer, Susan and Bill Montgomery. 

Suddenly, there seemed to be a commotion on one side of the ballroom. The doors flung open, the music volume turned up and a flash mob of the Dallas Mavericks performers took to the dance floor, which brought the energy to the highest level, as everyone stood in applause.

The party continued into the night with dancing to the ever popular and dynamic Emerald City’s Limelight Band. 

To learn more about the Turtle Creek Association, visit the website at www.turtlecreekassociation.org

Turtle Creek Association Annual Gala and Tour of Homes

Turtle Creek Association Annual Gala

Friday, October 20, 2023

6:00-11:00pm

Marriott Uptown Dallas - 3033 Fairmount St.

Teresa Byrd, Presenting Sponsor and Honorary Chair

JD Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association

The gala promises an extraordinary evening filled with elegance, excitement, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a patron reception, a delectable three-course seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and an unforgettable finale of dancing to the captivating tunes of the renowned Emerald City's Limelight Band.

Individual tickets start at $350. Underwriting and Sponsor gala tickets start at $500 and include tickets to the Tour of Homes. Benefits are at different levels up to $25,000. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at www.Turtlecreekassociation.org

Turtle Creek Association 22nd Annual Tour of Homes

Sunday, October 22, 2023

1:00-4:00pm

Homes located at The Warrington, 3525 Turtle Creek, Stonebridge and The Selene. Exact addresses will be revealed to ticket holders.

Hosted by:

Kyle Crews and The URBAN Team of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate
JD Trueblood, CEO, Turtle Creek Association

TCA’s highly anticipated Tour of Homes returns in-person and better than ever. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience four significant homes nestled in the picturesque Turtle Creek area. Bus service is included in the ticket price for the Tour of Homes.

Individual Tour of Homes tickets begin at $45.  Tickets available at www.turtlecreekassociation.org

 

Contemporary Living
Urban Elegance - Stonebridge

Modern - Contemporary
The Warrington

A Masterpiece in the Sky
Turtle Creek Elegance

Turtle Creek Association Carves Up Fun with Pumpkins in the Park

Turtle Creek will be brimming with pumpkins during Pumpkins in the Park, a Fall Festival hosted by non-profit group, Turtle Creek Association. The beautiful fall display and festivities are open to the public with free activities and pumpkins, food and beverages to buy. The park will turn from green to orange with hundreds of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, decorated and plain, available for purchase at the second annual event.

The pumpkin patch, fenced with bales of hay, is a crowd pleaser for all ages. Air brush tattoos, fall family photos and balloon artists and a hay bale maze are among the free activities for all attendees. The public is encouraged to bring their blankets and a picnic to spread out and enjoy a fall afternoon in one of Dallas’ most beautiful public parks.

Pumpkins in the Park officially kicks off Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Campaign to raise awareness of their commitment to preserving one of the city’s six signature parks and an area that is designated as an urban forest.  Operation Kindness will be on-site with pet adoption, and the event is pooch-friendly.

Saturday, October 19, 2013
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Turtle Creek Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural beauty and quality of life in the 87 acres of urban forest and parkland in the Turtle Creek Corridor.

Turtle Creek Park is located at the southeast corner of N. Hall Street and Turtle Creek Blvd.  Free parking is available at Park Creek Place, 3625 N. Hall Street 75219. Entrance to the parking garage is on Welborn Street.

For more information join this event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/turtlecreekassociation.

CLICK HERE to reserve your FREE tickets.