The Chapel
This is not a "venue". This is a Chapel, consecrated for the worship of God and enjoyed in life's sacred moments. Fashioned after a 16th-century church in Croatia, Bella Donna is the heart of Adriatica Village. On the day they were married, Jeff Blackard (Adriatica's designer & developer) and Donna Blackard (the Chapel's owner and namesake) stood on the ground beneath the existing chapel, said their vows and placed a Bible in the earth. Adriatica was only a field then, and they wanted to physically place the Word of God into the foundation of both their marriage and the community they were building.
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Whether it's the beginning of a new life together, renewing vows already made or honoring the life of a loved one, we welcome you to encounter life's defining moments at Bella Donna Chapel.
Jeff & Donna Blackard
The Village
Adriatica is a 45-acre village located on a private lake in the beautiful Stonebridge Ranch community of McKinney, Texas. A replica of the Croatian fishing town of Supetar, it was designed by developer Jeff Blackard and inspired by his travels in Europe and extensive time spent in Croatia.
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Adriatica consists of both residential and retail spaces with a wide range of offerings. From the quaint flower shop and wine bistro to several restaurants, boutiques and other small businesses to a concert & events hall, a Medical Park, most of the establishments in Adriatica are family-owned businesses. Adriatica also offers everyday conveniences like Starbucks, UPS and Independent Bank.
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Because Adriatica is a village, it is home to several kinds of homes. From the apartments at St. Paul's Square to an Assisted Living facility, condominiums to million-dollar villas, the community invites residents of all backgrounds to live in a communal space where walking is encouraged and green space is plentiful.
Meet The Team
Recognition
