Join us on Saturday, May 18th 2024 for an inspiring day filled with SIPPING, SHOPPING, DANCING, FEASTING and GIVNING BACK!

A passion project that Julie Nakayama started in the fall of 2015 is now a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The initial mission was to give back to those in need during the holidays. It has since grown into a year round non profit organization collecting new and gently used purses and filling the purses with essential items that women would want or need in their purses if they were starting over with nothing.

Rally your lady friends and bring a gently used purse with items of necessity (PLEASE BRING PURSE EMPTY AND ITEMS IN A BAG) to support Julie's Purse Project. A portion of proceeds and shopping items will additionally be donated back to the cause.

Over three unforgettable days on our Feast it Forward campus, COOKBOOK FEST is a groundbreaking book festival that merges the worlds of literature and gastronomy—bringing together renowned cookbook authors, celebrated podcasts, and enthusiastic food lovers.

Taking place June 21 -23 2024, immerse yourself in this whirlwind of delicious experiences, all designed to ignite the senses and nourish the soul: from live podcast recordings to author book signings to engaging hands-on cooking interviews.

Confirmed speakers include Bricia Lopez, Bryant Terry, Cara Mangini, Dan Pashman, Deuki Hong, Josh Scherer, Khushbu Shah, Kristina Cho, Martin Yan, Matt Horn, Preeti Mistry, Tyler Florence, Von Diaz, and more announced soon. Click the image below for link to direct site.