Join us for a morning of various wellness offerings and hangouts over coffee while helping Maui rebuild after the "deadliest US wildfire in more than a century" left Lahaina destroyed and many of its residents without homes to return to.
According to NPR, "The wildfires that tore through western Maui last week have already earned the tragic distinction of being among the deadliest in modern U.S. history — and the death toll is only expected to climb as recovery efforts continue. Hawaii officials confirmed 101 fatalities as of Tuesday, and have warned that number is likely to keep rising."
I've organized a morning of wellness offerings so that members of our community can attend many of the classes they already enjoy paying for, but this time it will be directly supporting the Maui response initiative. In other words: you can enjoy all of the same things you like doing on a Saturday morning AND be helping a community rebuild from natural disaster at the same time.
20+ local businesses have generously offered their immense support through donating: their time and expertise to run wellness sessions, or products from their stores and restaurants to be part of the beautiful raffle basket people can enter to win. I am speechless and humbled by the support and how many of you responded so quickly wanting to participate. Every quick "yes" & "how can I help" matters. THANK YOU!
Event Time & Location:
Jedidiah Coffee Roastery
2177 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach CA 92651
9:00am - 11:30am
Event Details:
1. Mini Wellness Sessions (attend in-person only)
- Five local wellness practitioners will offer their time to host mini wellness sessions. Anyone is welcome to join these sessions after providing a financial donation amount of their choosing. *Wellness sessions valued at over $150 per ticket!
9:00am: Energy Clearing w/ Amy Schuber
Join us for a session with Amy to release any stress, fear, frustrations, anxiety and bring in peace of mind, focus, clarity, joy. Think of it as an opportunity to release and let go of what’s no longer serving you and activate what you truly desire. You will leave feeling lighter, brighter, refreshed and rejuvenated
9:30am: Somatic Breathwork w/ Allie Runkel, MA, LMFT
Please join me for a transformative mini session on somatic breathwork. Somatic breathwork is a powerful practice that combines conscious breathing techniques with mindfulness to connect mind and body, promoting relaxation and emotional healing. I will guide you through simple yet effective exercises, helping you tap into your body's natural ability to release tension and find inner calm. I will also help you process anything that arises and help you with any further integration to help you connect better to self and to others.
10:00am: Channeled Tarot & Oracle Card Readings w/ Mariel Heather
Join us for interactive, mini channeled readings. I will provide space for us to explore seasonal themes, using my tarot and oracle cards, while tying in some elements of astrological insight.
10:30am: Guided Journaling w/ Nicole Smolinski, MS
Whether you're a seasoned journal-er, or have never even considered trying it out, this session will be a wonderful way to get curious and connect to yourself and others more deeply. We will spend time exploring guided journaling questions I've written for the event and in group conversation to process our thoughts in a non-judgmental, welcome (and dare I say... fun?!) space. I'm looking forward to meeting you where you're at.
11:00am: Grounding Meditation w/ Vitoria Magno, MA
Join me for a meditation session to conclude our morning of wellness and encourage grounded-ness and presence as you go about the rest of your day.
2. Hang Out & Chat Over Coffee - not interested in the wellness sessions but still want to hang out & give back? Jedidiah will soon open their first brick & mortar shop! Come taste their coffee (right where they roast their beans) before they’re even open!
Jedidiah Coffee has been generous enough to offer the use of their space for our fundraiser! Come support their business & baristas alongside our fundraising efforts.
When you buy a cup of coffee from Jedidiah at the event:
- 10% of funds will be donated to the fundraising efforts
3. Win A Local Business Gift Basket (enter in-person or online) - not interested in the wellness sessions but still want to hang out & give back? purchase raffle tickets & enter to win a basket with goodies from 10+ small businesses!
- Fifteen local businesses have donated an item from their shop to create gift baskets to be raffled off. Raffle ticket funds will also be donated to the same org and lucky winners will leave with a beautiful arrangement of items from local businesses. *Basket valued at $250+ & counting!
Items included in basket:
Pinch Vase from Nomade Home
$30 Giftcard to Butcher's House Brasserie
Handthrown Ceramic Vessel donated by ArTime BARRO, created by Mikkarbo
Facial Brush & Shampoo from Ritual Refill
Coco Acaí Room Spray from Good Juju Candle Co.
Finding My Way Back Poetry Book by Nicole Smolinski
Sustainably-Minded Travel Pouch from The GoGo Pouch
Freshly Made Baked Goods from Sugar and Grain Co.
California-Inspired Art Prints by Michelle Ngo
Handmade Clay Earrings by Clay and Night Jewelry
Freshly Baked Gluten Free Sourdough Loaf by Old New Bakes
Mediterranean-Inspired Watercolor Painting by Emilia Greenstein
Bag of Freshly Roasted Speciality Coffee from Jedidiah Coffee
ps. even if you can't attend, you can still donate through this event link or directly to an organization of your choice. While I encourage you to join us for a beautiful morning in community, this is just one way to support, not the only way.
All proceeds from this wellness gathering, and the basket raffle, will be donated directly to the Maui Mutual Aid Fund via MauiRapidResponse.org. "DIRECT TO COMMUNITY, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. These funds are directly disbursed to Maui residents affected by the fires. Disbursement priorities are led by a group of Kānaka Maoli community members to ensure equity."