Looking Back at 2011

Contributed by: Mindrolling International News Staff
Published: 12 January 2012

The Khimaira Farm Gala Event

During the 2011 Annual Retreat, HE Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche and Jetsunla hosted a gala dinner at the nearby Khimaira Farm. Assisted by the Padma Family, this wonderful celebration was a truly memorable evening filled with laughter, good food, dancing and excellent company. As night fell, and lights twinkled from the rafters, sangha members dined and danced, and enjoyed Jigme Chödrön's witty roast of individuals who were then honored by Rinpoche for their service to Lotus Garden.

On behalf of Rinpoche and Jetsunla, Judy Wolfer welcomes everyone to the evening.
Rinpoche welcomes everyone to the gala evening as Jetsunla and Judy Wolfer look on.
Jigme Chödrön delivers a witty roast to the evening's honorees.
Rinpoche, Jetsunla and Judy Wolfer listen to the roasts.
Rinpoche bestows gifts and khatag to Jessie Hercules in appreciation for his service to Lotus Garden.
Rinpoche bestows a gift of appreciation to Sara Levinson for her service to Lotus Garden.
Rinpoche with Lopön Jann Jackson.
A delicious catered dinner is served to the sangha.
Sangha members Ralph Jaffe, Peter Stumpp, Geoff Picus, Ashley Davenport, Jonathan Hanna and Pam Schifflett
Jetsunla and Britton Bosarge choosing the music for dancing.
Barbara Ryan, Gordon Ryan, Mark Beckstrom, Jesse Munn and Andre Papantonio.
Lisa Cyrus, Roberta Cyrus, Judy Wolfer, Lama Katarina and Chris Jarmon.
Thomas Lehmann and Edda Sonnenberg lead the first dance of the evening.
People begin to join in the dancing.
Lopön Barbara Ryan and Stefania Tosti hit the dance floor.
Zuzana Dankova, Lisa Cyrus, Roberta Cyrus, Judy Wolfer and Lama Katarina.
Sangha members dining.
Sangha members listen to the roast by Jigme Chödrön.

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