Membership in the Austin Woman's Club is open to all women (without regard to race, creed, or color) who support and will actively pursue the mission of the Austin Woman’s Club.
Our Mission
The Austin Woman’s Club is organized and operated for the benefit of the community and the public through conduct and support of educational and charitable activities and programs for women, including the study of literary, civic, patriotic, artistic and cultural subjects; the appreciation, restoration and preservation of important landmarks of the community’s historical and architectural heritage, including the North-Evans Chateau; and other educational, civic, cultural and social activities that improve conditions and opportunities for women, provide a means for women to engage in philanthropic service, encourage leadership, and advance the spirit of service and understanding, all so as to enhance the quality of life in the Austin community.
Organized December 13, 1928
The Austin Woman's Club is woman-owned nonprofit organized to support the historic Chateau Bellevue.
Chateau Bellevue Celebrates 150 years
Chateau Bellevue, the home of the Austin Woman's Club, is celebrating 150 years.
Good Day Austin's Adaleigh Rowe sits down with former club president Sara Jane Cantwell to talk about some of the events coming up to celebrate.
Click below to see the entire interview.
All that Glitters is Gold!
2026 Austin Woman’s Club Annual Christmas Party
December 16, 2026
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$100 Per Person
Chateau Bellevue
“All That Glitters is Gold” will be a fabulous Christmas party you will not want to miss! Brand-new decor on loan from a private collection will complement the club’s already luxurious decor. Sylvia Arabian, this year's planner, has arranged the best from previous years and added some new twists. Please join us for cocktails and dinner at the club (catered by Chef Vi), followed by dancing to the fantastic Nash Hernandez Orchestra.
Seating is Limited!
Menu
Passed Hors D’oeuvres: Manchego and Brie Crostini and Crab Cakes
Salad: Bib lettuce with pear, Gorgonzola, and candied pecans
Served with a Champagne vinaigrette
Main Choices: Braised Short Rib (bone-in), Herb Salmon, or Vegan
(cranberry, walnut, and wild rice-stuffed acorn squash).
Sides: Creamy Polenta, Carrot Almond Rice, and Green Beans
Dessert: Tiramisu or Chocolate Mousse
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 be led in 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.
The History of the Austin Woman's Club
taken from the Original1929 AWC Yearbook
Home of the Austin Woman's Club
"The charming and distinctive edifice acquired in November 1929, as a home by the Austin Woman's Club demands, because of its interesting history and its architectural beauty, attention and comment in the first year book of the Austin Woman's Club.
This building, located at Eighth and San Antonio Streets, crowns in a lordly way a steep hill which falls precipitately to the west. The eastward looking facade with its carved stone ornamentation presents on San Antonio Street an entrance of characteristic dignity; and, though this part of the building rises but two stories, the castle-like structure follows in the rear the westward slope of the hill toward Nueces Street, resting on terraces to the south at four levels, and buttressed to the north and west with pillars and ivy-covered walls of solid stone.
At each terrace, beautiful stone porches on the south lead upon velvety lawns that are connected by winding stone steps until the foundation level is reached; and here a magnificent live oak of ancient days throws its luxurious shade to a spread of some eighty-three feet.
From the upper porches a view of purpling hills in the distance, of the wooded banks of the Colorado, the fairy foliage of the grand old tree on the lawn well merits the name of Belleview which was given the house by its first builders.
