Rumi Concert & Solstice Dinner
with Haleh Liza Gafori
December 20, 2025
Celebrate Rumi’s Birthday at the Abode –
An evening of poetry, music, and nourishment.
Join us for a festive evening in celebration of Rumi, featuring poetry, spoken word, and music by Haleh Liza Gafori, joined by cellist Isabel Castellvi. Haleh will share Rumi’s timeless verses, weaving together English translations, Persian recitations, and song offering a luminous glimpse into the heart of his teachings.
🍽 Solstice Vegetarian Buffet Dinner | 6:00 PM
Begin your evening with a prepared organic buffet by chef Amber Maisano. Enjoy a cozy meal and warm company before the concert, with a the wonderful menu below:
Dinner Menu:
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Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole
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Pan-Fried Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms & Thyme
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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Toasted Almonds & Balsamic Glaze
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Rainbow Slaw
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Mulled Cider, Bottomless Coffee & Tea
🎶 Rumi Concert | 7:30–9:00 PM
- Tickets at the door will be $25
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This evening is part of our community Winter Solstice Celebration, a day filled with joy, reflection, and shared creativity, capping off with this special dinner and concert.
🛏 Stay the Night or the Whole Weekend
Choose from a variety of cozy rooms on campus, unwind after the concert, and wake to the peace of the mountain. Extend your stay through the weekend to rest, renew, and even join us for our Sunday community brunch!
We hope to see you soon,
Warmly,
The Abode
About the Teacher
Haleh Liza Gafori
Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, performance artist, poet, vocalist, and educator born in NYC of Persian descent. Her acclaimed translations of poems by the 13th century sage Rumi have been published in two volumes Gold (2022) and Water (2025) by New York Review Books/NYRB Classics. Learn more about Haleh here.
Learn more about Haleh Liza Gafori