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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner at Home 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy your Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home for Two from Brookwood!\nWine and dine your partner with our decadent dinner for TWO featuring:\n\nBrookwood’s Strawberry Fields Salad as your starter.\nDelicious His & Her Steaks: Choose either (2) Ribeye Steaks or (2) T-Bone Steaks – Seasoned and ready to cook to your preference.\nYour amazing sides will be Oven Roasted Asparagus and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes will be ready to warm for your amazing main dish.\nFinish up with an amazing Tiramisu dessert with Fresh Whipped Cream and Berries as dessert!\nAnd of course\, you will receive a Complimentary Bottle of Wine and Warm Rolls with Brookwood’s Famous Citrus Butter!\n\nPICK UP DATES: February 13-14\, 2024\, 11am-4pm at Brookwood Café\nPICK UP TIME: When you’re in the checkout cart\, please click the “ORDER NOTE” option to let us know what day & time you will be picking up. \nAll you need is love…and an oven for our scratch-made menu that is started in our Brookwood kitchens\, ready to be finished in yours with simple\, step-by-step reheating and cooking instructions. There are only 30 Valentine Dinners available for purchase – so order yours today! \nPurchases are closed!\n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/valentines-day-dinner-at-home-2026/
LOCATION:Brookwood Café
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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SUMMARY:Eat Drink HTX at The Brookwood Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Brookwood Café is proud to be a part of EatDrinkHTX from Feb. 15-28\n  \nThe Brookwood Café is proud to be a part of Eat Drink HTX from Feb. 15-28. EatDrinkHTX is the realization of a passion project in the works of the late Cleverley Stone and is produced by The Cleverley Stone Foundation for the benefit of the Houston Food Bank and DePelchin Children’s Center. Inspired by Houston Restaurant Weeks\, Stone’s vision was to bring awareness to the casual dining restaurants during a traditionally slow time of the year for them by giving them the opportunity to showcase their culinary talents\, while helping them connect with and support their community. \nMake your lunch reservation today!\n  \nFor each $15 two-course lunch sold at The Brookwood Café\, we will donate one dollar. The food bank will provide three meals from this donation!\n  \nFIRST COURSE OPTIONS: \n\nSmall Mesibov Salad\nSoup of the Day\nCheese Ravioli\n\nSECOND COURSE OPTIONS: \n\nBrookwood’s Signature Grilled Chicken Mesibov Salad\nSmoked Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich\nLemon Chicken\n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/eat-drink-htx-at-the-brookwood-cafe/
LOCATION:The Brookwood Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Gardening Lunch and Learn Feb 27
DESCRIPTION:February Lunch & Learn: Vegetable Gardening\nDig into the art and science of growing your own vegetables! This hands-on Lunch & Learn offers practical tips\, regional insights\, and expert guidance for creating a thriving backyard garden—perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Enjoy a delicious lunch from The Brookwood Café\, connect with fellow garden enthusiasts\, and take home a special gardening-themed gift to help you grow with confidence.\n\n\nDate: Friday – February 27\, 2026\nTime: 10:30am-1:00pm\nLocation: The Brookwood Café\nRegistration: $45 (plus tax) includes a delicious lunch and a FREE take home gift \n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nGARDENING KNOW-HOW: Explore the art and science of cultivating a thriving vegetable garden. Learn practical tips\, regional insights\, and hands-on techniques for growing healthy\, productive vegetables right in your own backyard.\nFOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time\, this Lunch & Learn will equip you with approachable\, confidence-building tools for success.\nLUNCH: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by The Brookwood Café as you dig into all things vegetable gardening.\nCOMMUNITY & CONNECTION: Cultivate more than produce—connect with fellow garden lovers who are eager to share ideas\, inspiration\, and the joy of homegrown goodness.\nQ&A SESSION: Bring your questions and leave with practical answers you can put to use right away.\nSPECIAL TAKE-HOME GIFT: Every attendee will receive a special gardening-themed take-home to help you grow what you’ve learned at home.\n\nReserve your spot today!\nWhen you’re in the checkout cart\, please click the “ORDER NOTE” option to let us know if you’d like to sit with specific guests. Be sure to include their names so we can arrange seating accordingly. Please note that our luncheon tables seat up to 6 guests. \n\n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/vegetable-gardening-lunch-and-learn-feb-27/
LOCATION:Brookwood Gift & Garden Center & Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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SUMMARY:Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up — we’ll see you at the RODEO!\nWe’re dusting off our boots and riding back to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo\, and we can’t wait to see y’all at our booth! \nSwing by and tip your hat to a true Houston legend with the world-famous Shudde Bros. Hats—a 100-year Rodeo tradition—plus shop Citizen-made jewelry\, gifts with heart\, and a whole lot more Rodeo-worthy finds. \nSo hitch your wagon our way and come say “Howdy!”📅 March 2–22\, 2026⏰ 10am–9pm \nFor all the official Rodeo details\, mosey on over to 👉 https://www.rodeohouston.com \n  \nThank you for supporting the adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood. \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-2026/
LOCATION:NRG Center\, NRG Center
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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SUMMARY:Spring Break FUN at The Brookwood Cafe
DESCRIPTION:🌸🎉 Spring Break Fun Alert at The Brookwood Cafe! 🌞\n  \nFrom March 9-13\, get ready for a week full of excitement for the kiddos!\n  \nHere’s the scoop: \n🧁 Monday\, March 9: Enjoy a snow cone 🍧 with purchase of kid’s meal. \n🍦 Tuesday\, March 10: Watch a mini garden spring to life with a pocket greenhouse! \n🎨 Wednesday\, March 11: Personalize your cupcake creation with your kid’s meal! \n🎉 Thursday\, March 12: Assemble and paint your own birdhouse. \n🍽️ Friday\, March 13: Kids Eat FREE with the purchase of an Adult meal! Now that’s a reason to celebrate! \nReserve your table here!\n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/spring-break-fun/
LOCATION:Brookwood Café
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T212703Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Gardening Workshop Lunch & Learn March 27
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Thank you so much!\nCreate\, Cultivate\, and Dine with Purpose!\nDiscover the joy of growing—and cooking with—fresh herbs at Brookwood Horticulture’s Herb Gardening Lunch & Learn workshops! Join us for an engaging\, hands-on experience led by Brookwood’s Horticulture Manager\, Robert Grove\, where you’ll explore the many uses of culinary herbs and learn simple\, flavorful ways to incorporate them into everyday meals. \nAfter the presentation\, enjoy a delicious lunch from The Brookwood Café\, then roll up your sleeves and create your own herb planter to take home—perfect for patios\, kitchens\, or garden beds. \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nHERB GARDENING KNOW-HOW: Learn how to grow\, care for\, and harvest popular culinary herbs\, plus how to use them in cooking to elevate everyday dishes with fresh flavor.\nFOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: Whether you’re brand new to gardening or already growing your own\, this Lunch & Learn offers approachable tips and confidence-building techniques anyone can use.\nLUNCH: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by The Brookwood Café while soaking in inspiration and practical herb-growing wisdom.\nQ&A SESSION: Bring your herb and gardening questions and leave with helpful answers you can put to use right away.\nSPECIAL TAKE-HOME GIFT: Create and take home your own herb planter\, planted with purpose and ready to grow—so the learning continues long after lunch.\n\n📅 Friday\, March 27🕙 Sessions at 10:30am and Noon \nBrookwood Café\n1502 FM 1489\nBrookshire. TX 77423 \n  \n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/herb-gardening-workshop-lunch-learn-march-27/
LOCATION:Brookwood Gift & Garden Center & Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T103000
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SUMMARY:Brookwood Breakfast with Bunny March 28
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an Easter celebration at Brookwood Cafe! Breakfast with Bunny is on two Saturdays!\n  \nJoin us for a delightful breakfast buffet March 28 and meet the Easter Bunny along with his friends from Katy Feed & Tack! Hop on over for a breakfast experience like no other! Enjoy Family-Style\, European Seating at Breakfast with Bunny! Rub elbows (and bunny tails) with new friends as you gather around communal tables\, sharing delicious bites and plenty of laughs. Who knows—you might just make a friend as sweet as the pastries! \n\nChoose from three breakfast seating options on:🐰 Saturday\, March 28 – 9:00 am\, 9:15 am\, or 9:30 am.🎟️ Secure your reservations now: \nSat\, March 28 Registration\nPrices:🐇 Adults: $24.99 (+tax)🐇 Children under 12: $12.99 (+tax) \nDon’t wait—hop into Easter joy with us! It’s going to be an egg-citing morning of food\, fun\, and festive cheer! \n\n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/brookwood-breakfast-with-bunny-march-28/
LOCATION:Brookwood Café
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153847
CREATED:20251027T182624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T190903Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Brookwood Benefit Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the 2026 Brookwood Benefit Lunch – Building Bright Futures\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026\, at the elegant Post Oak Hotel for an inspiring event benefiting The Brookwood Community. Together\, we’ll celebrate purpose\, perseverance\, and the extraordinary lives of adults with disabilities who make Brookwood a place of hope and belonging. \nThis unforgettable event will feature moving stories of courage and community\, along with a vision for the future—one where adults with disabilities are empowered to live meaningful\, purpose-filled lives. Proceeds from the event will provide vital operating support and scholarships for Brookwood Citizens\, ensuring that each one continues to thrive through work\, purpose\, productivity\, and love. \nWe are honored to welcome Katherine Wolf\, best-selling author and nationally recognized inspirational speaker\, as our keynote guest. Stephanie and Brad Tucker of Mustang Cat\, proud parents of Citizen Frank Tucker\, will receive the Vicki Streit Inspiration Award. Citizen Frank Tucker will serve as Honorary Chair\, and Deborah Duncan\, host of KHOU’s Great Day Houston\, will emcee the celebration. The event will also include a special performance by the famous Brookwood Handbell Ensemble. \nJoin us for a night of joy\, purpose\, and inspiration—helping us continue to change the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities. \nTo become a Sponsor or Underwriter for this event please go to: https://bit.ly/BWBenefitLunch2026\n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood!\n \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/2026-brookwood-benefit-lunch/
LOCATION:The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston\, 1600 W Loop S\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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SUMMARY:Brookwood’s Easter Banquet Dinner Pack
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Easter with a delicious\, stress-free meal prepared with care by The Brookwood Café.\nBrookwood’s Easter Banquet Dinner Pack is a heat-and-serve feast designed to bring everyone to the table. Perfect for gatherings of 8–10\, this complete holiday meal features generous portions and time-honored favorites your family will love. \nEach $99 Dinner Pack Includes: \n\nGlazed ham\nGarlic mashed potatoes\nGreen beans with almonds\nOur 30-year-old famous Mesibov salad\nFresh dinner rolls\nBrookwood’s famous citrus butter\n\nSimply heat\, serve\, and enjoy a beautiful Easter meal without the hours in the kitchen.\nPickup Dates:April 3rd or April 4th \nMake your holiday both meaningful and memorable with a meal that feeds a crowd and supports a mission that matters. \nGET YOUR EASTER BANQUET HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood!\n \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/easter-banquet-dinner-pack/
LOCATION:Brookwood Gift & Garden Center & Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T103000
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SUMMARY:Brookwood Breakfast with Bunny April 4
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an Easter celebration at Brookwood Cafe! Breakfast with Bunny is on two Saturdays!\n  \nJoin us for a delightful breakfast buffet April 4 and meet the Easter Bunny along with his friends from Katy Feed & Tack! Hop on over for a breakfast experience like no other! Enjoy Family-Style\, European Seating at Breakfast with Bunny! Rub elbows (and bunny tails) with new friends as you gather around communal tables\, sharing delicious bites and plenty of laughs. Who knows—you might just make a friend as sweet as the pastries! \n\nChoose from three breakfast seating options on:🐰 Saturday\, April 4 – 9:00 am\, 9:15 am\, or 9:30 am.🎟️ Secure your reservations now: \nSat\, April 4 Registration\nPrices:🐇 Adults: $24.99 (+tax)🐇 Children under 12: $12.99 (+tax) \nDon’t wait—hop into Easter joy with us! It’s going to be an egg-citing morning of food\, fun\, and festive cheer! \n\n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/brookwood-breakfast-with-bunny-april-4/
LOCATION:Brookwood Café
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
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CREATED:20260204T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T152023Z
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SUMMARY:Floral Design Lunch and Learn April 24
DESCRIPTION:April Lunch & Learn: Floral Design\nJoin Brookwood® Horticulture for a creative and inspiring Floral Design Lunch and Learn on April 24 at 10:30am. Enjoy a delicious lunch while learning the basics of floral design from our talented team\, who will guide you through seasonal blooms\, design techniques\, and tips you can use at home or for entertaining. \nPerfect for friends\, teams\, or anyone looking to learn something new in a beautiful and welcoming setting\, this Lunch and Learn is a wonderful way to connect\, create\, and give back—all in one afternoon. \n\n\nDate: Friday – April 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:30am-1:00pm\nLocation: The Brookwood Café\nRegistration: $45 (plus tax) includes a delicious lunch and a FREE take home gift \n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nFLORAL DESIGN KNOW-HOW: Learn from special guest Rhonda Kaiser\, a gardening and design expert of Southern Home & Farm\, author\, and content creator known for her beautiful outdoor spaces and vintage-inspired style. Rhonda has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens\, Southern Living\, Martha Stewart\, and more\, and is a recurring guest on Houston Life. With a background in floral work\, interior and landscape design\, and as a certified Texas Master Gardener\, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative inspiration. Rhonda will share her expertise on floral design\, gardening\, and creating stunning arrangements that elevate everyday spaces.\nFOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL:  Whether you’ve never arranged flowers before or love having fresh blooms on your table\, this Lunch and Learn offers approachable guidance and confidence-building tips anyone can enjoy.\nLUNCH: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by The Brookwood Café while soaking in creative inspiration and hands-on floral design instruction.\nQ&A SESSION:  Bring your questions and gain practical floral tips you can use right away—from caring for cut flowers to styling arrangements for different spaces.\nSPECIAL TAKE-HOME GIFT: Each guest will receive a 7-inch hydrangea to take home—a beautiful reminder of the day and a living symbol of growth\, purpose\, and the meaningful mission behind Brookwood.\n\nReserve your spot today!\nWhen you’re in the checkout cart\, please click the “ORDER NOTE” option to let us know if you’d like to sit with specific guests. Be sure to include their names so we can arrange seating accordingly. Please note that our luncheon tables seat up to 6 guests. \n\n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \n\nFull Refund (100%): Requests made 7 or more days before the event date will be eligible for a full refund.\nPartial Refund (50%): Requests made between 6 days and 48 hours before the event date will be eligible for a 50% refund.\nNo Refund: Requests made less than 48 hours before the event or on the same day as the event will not be eligible for a refund.
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/floral-design-lunch-and-learn-april-24/
LOCATION:Brookwood Gift & Garden Center & Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T163000
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SUMMARY:The Brookwood Way Conference April 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Brookwood Way® Conference is a multi-day\, in-person learning experience that opens the doors of The Brookwood Community™ to leaders\, families\, and organizations from around the world.\nWhether you’re exploring new possibilities\, deepening an existing mission\, or fine-tuning a well-established program\, The Brookwood Way Conference invites you to take a deep dive into an inclusive community where meaning and purpose are awakened through work. The Conference is built for people who don’t just want theory—they want to see a real\, working model for adult disability care\, residential life\, and vocational programs. \nGrounded in our mission\, the experience centers around collective sessions focused on spiritual life and leadership—reflecting the core from which all meaningful service flows. You’ll also have the chance to dive into targeted\, interactive learning sessions on topics like Fundraising Strategies\, Volunteer Engagement\, Residential and Community Life\, and even Just Do Something: How to Start a Program. \nThere are three learning opportunities!\nMonday\, April 27: PRE-CONFERENCE IMMERSION OPPORTUNITY\nWe’re offering two pre-conference site visits that give a real-world look at Brookwood-inspired startups\, hosted in generously donated spaces that reflect our commitment to fiscal stewardship. Each visit includes time with a Brookwood Leader sharing insights on startup strategy\, adaptive processes\, and how a mission-led vision takes root. $75 \nTuesday-Thursday\, April 28-30: THE BROOKWOOD WAY CONFERENCE\nConference sessions offer an engaging\, behind-the-scenes experience designed to immerse guests in The Brookwood Way. The day begins with a warm welcome and overview\, followed by guided campus and residential tours that bring Brookwood’s mission to life. Participants will have the opportunity to observe key enterprises and programs in action\, then dive deeper through breakout sessions\, panel discussions\, and Q&A conversations with leadership\, staff\, and subject-matter experts. Built into the schedule is intentional time for reflection\, planning\, and meaningful networking—ensuring attendees leave inspired\, informed\, and equipped with practical takeaways. $495 \nFriday\, May 1: POST-CONFERENCE FUNDRAISING ESSENTIALS COURSE\nLearn proven fundraising strategies from Brookwood’s Development Team in a practical course covering donor cultivation\, foundation relationships\, peer-to-peer fundraising\, events\, volunteer engagement\, and donor management systems. Discover how faith-centered fundraising opens doors—and how closed doors become valuable lessons—leaving you equipped to build sustainable funding for your mission. $150 \n  \nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood! \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.  
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/the-brookwood-way-conference-april-2026/
LOCATION:The Brookwood Community Main Campus\, 1752 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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SUMMARY:Brookwood's Annual Spring Extravaganza Apr 30-May 2
DESCRIPTION:Come shop a huge array of exceptional vendor booths\, and let your retail dollars do double duty\, just in time for Mother’s Day\, graduation\, and teacher appreciation!\n\nThursday—Saturday | April 30—May 2| 9:00am-4:30pm\nBrookwood Gift & Garden Center and Café\nLet’s show our local artists some love while supporting Brookwood’s adults with disabilities. Our small businesses need your support now more than ever! Visitors can also shop at Brookwood’s retail store filled with the Citizen’s handcrafted products and gorgeous spring flowers. Enjoy a wine bar in the garden. \nEnjoy an amazingly delicious lunch buffet at Brookwood Café!\nEnjoy family-style\, open seating from 11:00am-2:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for supporting the beloved adults with disABILITIES who live and work at Brookwood!\n \nVisit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of Brookwood’s upcoming events.   \nChanging the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities
URL:https://brookwoodcommunity.org/event/brookwoods-annual-spring-extravaganza-apr-30-may2/
LOCATION:Brookwood Gift & Garden Center & Café\, 1502 FM 1489\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured on home page
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