This revitalized courtyard in Austin, TX, will offer residents a therapeutic and enriching outdoor experience, thoughtfully designed with accessibility, sensory engagement, and emotional connection in mind. Through curated art, pollinator-friendly landscaping, and community collaboration, the Butterfly Moments Garden will become a lasting expression of creativity, comfort, and care.
A Garden with Purpose
The Butterfly Moments Garden represents a full reimagining of the existing courtyard at Ledgestone’s memory care neighborhood. This multi-phase initiative is designed to support cognitive wellness, emotional connection, and social engagement through thoughtful design and artistic collaboration.
Ledgestone is overseeing the complete landscape redesign, which includes native, pollinator-friendly plants, shaded seating areas, and accessible walking paths for residents of all mobility levels. The Dripping Springs Art League is curating and commissioning professionally created artworks that will be placed throughout the garden to stimulate reflection and joy for residents and visitors alike.
Featured Installations and Artistic Contributions
The Butterfly Moments Garden will include a series of curated installations designed to offer interactive, sensory, and reflective experiences. Current contributors and features include:
- Butterfly Mosaic Wall Art (Cathy Richardson): A 5-6 ft mural created with intricate mosaic tiles
- Stained Glass Spinners (Mary Orcutt): Sculptural butterfly-shaped spinners
- Ceramic Windchime (Linda Moon): Created in collaboration with residents through a memory care ceramics club
- Butterfly Resting Station (Starlia Philips): A whimsical ceramic installation designed to welcome butterflies
- Outdoor Xylophone: A park-grade, interactive musical element
- Cyanotype Childhood Memories Banner (Melissa Young, Wild Persimmon Art): A fabric banner honoring personal memories
- Ceiling Mural (Cathy Richardson): A covered patio ceiling mural inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” honoring Dripping Springs as a Dark Sky Community
Residents have already begun to create their own works of art in anticipation of The Butterfly Moments Garden. Through the Kindness Rock Painting Project, families of all ages gathered at Ledgestone to decorate rocks with thoughtful messages and vibrant colors. The painted rocks will be placed throughout the community, symbolizing the intergenerational spirit and creativity that inspired the project.
Make a Donation
We welcome individuals, families, and businesses to participate in bringing this special space to life. Your support will directly fund garden features, artist compensation, and programming materials for residents.
To contribute, please visit the Dripping Springs Art League fundraising page. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward the project.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages are available for key installations. Each sponsor will be recognized with a custom plaque in the garden. Current opportunities include:
- Butterfly Mosaic Wall Sponsor – $2,000
- Stained Glass Spinner Sponsor – $500
- Garden Bench Sponsor – $750
To sponsor a feature, please contact Ledgestone’s Community Relations Director, Katy Starr, at CRDIL@LedgestoneSL.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you’re interested in supporting future art or garden projects, you’re also invited to reach out to Katy Starr to learn more. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to volunteer with seniors in Austin and be part of a creative, purpose-driven community project.
Art Gala Fundraiser
Join us for an elegant evening celebrating creativity, connection, and community at the Butterfly Moments Garden Art Gala. This special event will include artist showcases, a silent auction, and opportunities to support the garden’s next phase.
- Date: November 2025
- Location: Ledgestone Senior Living, 4th Floor Event Space
- Details and RSVP: Here
All proceeds benefit the Butterfly Moments Garden and the artists who make it possible.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Dr. Jonathan Lane, DDS – Art Sponsor
Magnolia Hospice – Bar Sponsor, Art Sponsor
Dripping Springs Library – Virtual Reality Experience
- Dripping Springs Distilling – Silent Auction
- HTea0 – Silent Auction
- C’est Chic Boutique – Silent Auction
- BJs Restaurant & Brew House – Silent Auction
- Bobby Starr – Silent Auction
- Happy Hound Pet Salon – Silent Auction
- Marion – Civitas – Silent Auction
- Roddy Dunnel – Silent Auction
- Longhorn Steakhouse – Silent Auction
- EVO Cinemas – Silent Auction
- Dripping Springs Pharmacy – Silent Auction
- Hendricks on Homes Group – Silent Auction
- New York Life Insurance – Silent Auction
- Hyde Park Grill – Silent Auction
- Bill Caffereta – Silent Auction
- A-Line Movers – Silent Auction
- Pam (JoAnn) Wilson – Family – Silent Auction
- Natural Gardener – Donation
A Garden That Grows More Than Flowers
The Butterfly Moments Garden is more than a landscaping project — it’s a symbol of what’s possible when art, community, and purpose come together. With support from DSAL, talented local artists, generous donors, and compassionate volunteers, this courtyard is becoming a meaningful space that honors the lives, memories, and dignity of Ledgestone’s memory care residents.
“We’ve spent months carefully planning every detail, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see this vision come to life,” said Katy Starr, Community Relations Director at Ledgestone. “This project reflects who we are — not just a senior living community, but a place that leads with heart, creativity, and purpose.”
Live Life with Purpose at Ledgestone
From inspiring projects like the Butterfly Moments Garden to personalized care and engaging programs, residents experience a retirement that’s truly rich and fulfilling. If you’re curious about life at Ledgestone in Dripping Springs in the larger Austin, TX area, we’d love to share more. Reach out today to learn about all we have to offer.