Hester turned down the opportunity to join a folk trio with Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey, who then found stardom with Mary Travers as Peter, Paul, & Mary. Hester collaborated with Bill Lee and Bruce Langhorne, but she concentrated exclusively on traditional material.
Hester rejected an offer to perform with a folk group featuring Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey, who went on to achieve success with Mary Travers as their bandmate.  She worked with Bill Lee and Bruce Langhorne, but her musical focus remained on traditional songs.