Sophie and Val Hawkins Host Georgetown Patrons' Party
Annual event benefits St. John's ministries and kicks off the Georgetown House Tour.
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Sophie and Val Hawkins graciously hosted the 2023 Patrons’ Party Wednesday evening at their Georgetown home, the historic Henry Foxhall House, stunningly renovated by architect Val Hawkins.
![Val Hawkins, Dr. Tina Alster, Christian Zapatka](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/valtinachristian%20-%201.jpg)
This annual Spring party, created by Georgetown's Grande Dame Frida Burling, is a chance for Georgetowners to gather and celebrate the upcoming House Tour on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
![Aiman Stuckart and Constance Chatfield-Taylor](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/aimanstuckart%20constance%20-%201.jpg)
![Belinda Winslow](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/belinda%20-%201.jpg)
![Brooke Heiche, Leslie Maysak and Jennifer Romm](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/brookelesliejennifer%20-%201.jpg)
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The event benefits St. John's ministries to homeless adults and children, the unemployed, senior citizens, and young children in DC schools.
![Kate Michael and Joe Richardson](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/katejoerichardson%20-%201.jpg)
![Elizabeth Miller, Whitney Rosenthal and Anna Fuhrman](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/elizabethwhitneyanna%20-%201.jpg)
![Dr. Tina Alster and Paul Frazer](https://assets.thegeorgetowndish.com/files/2023-04/tinapaul%20-%201.jpg)
Cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres were served in the tented garden as guests mingled and enjoyed live music.
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Tickets are still available for the Tour.
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