Join us to support the transformational work of L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.
Heart of L’Arche is our signature annual fundraiser — a joyful gathering that brings together friends old and new to celebrate community, dignity, and life shared between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Whether you’re just discovering L’Arche or have been part of our story for years, you are warmly invited.
Event Details
🗓️ Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 The Barns at Wolf Trap | 1635 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
Format: Reception and program
Attire: Festive and Fun
RSVP byApril 6th
This event fills up fast and space is limited. RSVP today to be part of this special afternoon.
RSVP TodayWhat to Expect
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres & drinks
Catch up with friends and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with good food and easy conversation.
Explore our silent auction
Browse meaningful experiences and local favorites, with every bid supporting L’Arche. Auction preview coming soon!
Experience an uplifting program
Gather for a program featuring a special musical collaboration with Ben Sollee and stories from our L’Arche community.
Can’t Attend?
You can still be a champion for belonging!
Heart of L’Arche raises critical funds to sustain L’Arche GWDC’s homes, programs, and people — especially as we navigate rising costs and ongoing challenges to disability services.
If you’re unable to attend, or if you’d like to make an early gift, your generosity makes a meaningful difference.
Musical Guest: Ben Sollee
We are thrilled to be collaborating with Ben Sollee to share the fullness of our hearts and community with you.
For two decades, Kentucky native Ben Sollee has been a multifaceted creative force, seamlessly blending music, technology, and activism. He has released eight studio albums as a songwriter, including his most recent, Long Haul (2024), along with several EPs and live recordings, showcasing his distinctive cello playing and global fusion of musical styles.
As a composer, Sollee’s work spans stage and screen, notably his latest film collaboration with director John Slattery, Maggie Moore(s), starring John Hamm and Tina Fey. His music has been featured in TV shows like Weeds and Parenthood, and he earned an Emmy in 2018 for his score for the ABC special Base Ballet. His passion for dance has led to collaborations with Pilobolus, Keoni & Mari, and most recently, a new ballet titled Togetherness with choreographer Eric Trope and poet Ada Limón.
Beyond his musical endeavors, Sollee is a vocal advocate for social and environmental causes, partnering with organizations such as Oxfam America, The Nature Conservancy, and Canopy KY to champion people and the land. He resides in Louisville, KY, with his wife and three children.
Silent Auction
A curated selection of experiences, art, and local favorites.
✨ Previews coming soon.
Sponsors
Our sponsors play a vital role in making Heart of L’Arche possible.
Through their support, sponsors help ensure people with and without intellectual disabilities can continue to share life in community — while gaining visibility among a diverse and values-driven audience.
Become a SponsorPlease RSVP by April 6th
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