She organized fundraising events, including art auctions, to keep the opera house alive. In 1998, the opera raised significant funds for the restoration as part of a challenge grant from Margrit and Robert Mondavi; the renovated opera house opened in October 2002.
To ensure the survival of the opera house, she planned charity events, including art sales. Two years later, in 1998, the opera received substantial funding for renovation as part of a challenge grant from Margrit and Robert Mondavi; the renovated opera house opened its doors in October 2002.