Rumi Concert & Solstice Dinner

with Haleh Liza Gafori

December 20, 2025

Date and Time Details: December 20th 6pm - 9pm

Location: Quddus (Meditation Hall) + Razzaq (Dining Hall)

  • $55.00 – Rumi Concert + Solstice Dinner - REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR DINNER
  • $25.00 – Rumi Concert Only
  • $35.00 – Solstice Dinner Only

Celebrate Rumi’s Birthday at The Abode

An evening of poetry, music, and nourishment.

Join us for a festive evening celebrating the life and poetry of the beloved mystic, Jalāl al-Dīn Rumi. Through poetry, spoken word, and music, Haleh Liza Gafori, accompanied by cellist Isabel Castellvi, invites us into the timeless world of Rumi’s teachings.

Drawing from her translations of Rumi’s poetry, Haleh weaves together English readings, Persian recitations, and song, bringing new life to verses that speak across centuries and cultures. With the warmth of the human voice and the expressive depth of the cello, this special performance offers an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and experience the beauty, longing, and wisdom at the heart of Rumi’s words.

Whether you’re familiar with Rumi’s poetry or encountering it for the first time, join us for an evening of music, reflection, and shared inspiration.

Indian-Inspired Vegetarian Dinner | 6:00 PM

Begin the evening with a lovingly prepared vegetarian buffet by Chef Amber Maisano. Enjoy the rich aromas and flavors of Indian-inspired cuisine, shared around the table in good company, before gathering for the concert.

Dinner & Concert: $58
Concert Only: $32

Rumi Concert | 7:30–9:00 PM

An evening of poetry, Persian song, and music with Haleh Liza Gafori and cellist Isabel Castellvi.

Tickets:

  • Dinner & Concert — $58
  • Concert Only — $32

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🛏 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!

👉 {Book your room now} 

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