The Sisters' annual event to honor the current year's donors was a great hit. Rain clouds threatened throughout the day, but by 4 p.m. the monastery was bustling with guests under sunny skies. Over 600 guests participated, assisted by 65 volunteers. The crowd was entertained by 10 members of the fluctuating Central Minnesota Musicians Unorganized Organization, including Sister Margaret Mandernach on electric bass and harmonium, and Sister Ellen Cotone on accordion.

Two trolleys took guests on a tour of the campus, past the Spirituality Center, gardens, and around through the prairie and woods. The tours were so popular that an extra run had to be added. E-Z-GO carts took folks out to tour the new hermitages. Sisters also gave talks on sustainability to small groups in the Gathering Place. Of course, many Sisters were in attendance and it was a good time for them to catch up with family and friends from all over the state. Dinner was served in the Monastic Dining Room: pulled pork sandwiches, bakery bread and several delicious side dishes, finished off with cookies. Bennie Bread was for sale at the Art and Heritage Place, where people also had the chance to tour the current exhibit. A raffle for items made by the Sisters and several dinners hosted by living groups was also popular. At the center of the event was a prayer service during which the Benedicta Riepp Award was given to Lois LeVasseur Liners.