Special Event: 8th Annual Benefit – Let Our Light Shine
6:00 pm: Drinks & Appetizers on the Blue Ridge Terrace, sponsored by Wintergreen Club
7:00 pm: Dinner & Performance in the Dunlop Pavilion
Join the Wintergreen Music team for our major fundraising event of the year—celebrating our unique mountain setting, the community that built us, and the incredible artistry of our Festival Artists. This annual event is one you won't want to miss as we honor the past, present, and future of Wintergreen Music and its lasting impact on the world of classical music.
The evening begins with a Wintergreen Club sponsored cocktail hour on the Blue Ridge Terrace, where you'll mingle with musicians, students, and fellow supporters against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then, step into the transformed Dunlop Pavilion and enjoy a 3-course meal catered by Wintergreen Resort, while music fills the air in an elegant celebration of symphonic artistry. You’ll be surrounded by friends, Festival Artists, and LEAD Cooperative students, all coming together to celebrate music in the mountains. For an even more exclusive experience, table sponsors will once again have the chance to sit on stage, offering a unique perspective of the music and providing additional support to Wintergreen Music’s mission.
The 8th Annual Benefit is vital to Wintergreen Music’s continued success, providing crucial support for our artistic initiatives, educational programs, and the community that makes it all possible. With delicious food provided by Wintergreen Resort, delightful music, and an atmosphere like no other, this evening promises to be a sparkling celebration of everything that makes Wintergreen Music truly special.
Sponsored by the 2026 Host Committee
Honorary Co-Chairs: Jan & Bob Jones
Ed & Judy Anderson
John & Beverly Bates*
George & Becky Bostick
Kris Brown
Randy & Janelle Carroll*
John & Joyce Claman
Nancy DeFord
Cal & Linda Dooley+
Jeff & Eleanor Harris+
Diana Hickert-Hill & Peter Hill
Jim Holloway
Jeff Gallagher & Cathy Howard+
Shoshana Lash
Jim McCaffery & Wilma Gormley*
Bob & Denise Meyer*
Bart Patel & Beth Frasher
David & Joy Peyton+
Barbara Rios
Vicki Sabin+
Susan Talarico & Mike Sundermeyer
Bob & Linda Watts
Sylvia & Peter Winik
Allan & Susan Winn
Wintergreen Resort+
Edie Wombolt
Mike Woolard
*Musician Sponsor
+Table Sponsor
