The Bess Family Foundation convened a retreat at BCBS from March 24-28.

First row: William Edelglass, Susie Harrington, Jodi Castallo (Bess Foundation), Thanissara, Lama Rod Owens, Shelly Dews Chigier (Bess Foundation), Dekila Chungyalpa, Nic Redfern.
Second row: Stephanie Kaza, David Loy, Margaret Fletcher, Kirsten Rudestam, Kristin Barker, Ayya Santacitta, Kritee Kanko, Tim Ream, Brian Nichols, John, Eden Tull, Keira Jewel Lingo, Lama Willa.

The Bess Family Foundation also sponsored the art work at Aloka Earth Room.