Chef John Folse cooks for retreat house gala

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center (the former Cenacle Retreat House) will sponsor "Wine & Dine: An Evening with John Folse," July 31 at the Schulte Auditorium on the campus of Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by a silent auction and raffle. A meal prepared by Chef Folse and his staff will follow.

A live auction will begin after dinner, including the grand prize of a dinner for 12 at Chef Folse's White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge.

All proceeds will benefit the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, dedicated to Our Lady of the Cenacle.

Tickets are $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets, go to http://donate.arch-no.org/RHWD or call Susan Halligan at 267-9604.