Soulful Long Lunch
Harvest to Wholefood
FRIDAY 19 JUNE | 11:00AM - 3:30PM
ēthos Restaurant, Alsahwa Estate, Palmwoods Sunshine Coast
Join us for a truly nourishing experience as we gather for our next Soulful Long Lunch ~ Harvest to Wholefood, set within the stunning surrounds of ēthos Restaurant at Alsahwa Estate.
Grounded in the philosophy of Mind. Body. Planet., this special event invites you to explore the journey of food from earth to plate - a story of connection, care and conscious nourishment.
Hosted by our Series Ambassador and MC, Kim Morrison, the afternoon will bring together an inspiring panel of experts who each play a role in this journey. Organic farmer Mitch Bray of The Beach Farm Noosa will share the values, dedication and deep respect for the land that underpin sustainable, organic farming.
Renowned nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara will explore the nutritional integrity of wholefoods, the importance of organic produce, and the wisdom of eating in alignment with nature, as our ancestors once did.
Completing the journey, ēthos Head Chef Mal will offer insight into how he sources fresh, seasonal and spray-free ingredients to create dishes that are both nourishing and deeply considered. He will also share his approach to preparing food with intention, care and connection, along with simple tips to bring more of this philosophy into your own kitchen.
Together, this conversation will uncover not only where our food comes from, but also how it is grown, prepared and experienced, inviting a deeper appreciation for the role it plays in our health and wellbeing.
Our Mindful Moment weaves our Harvest to Wholefood theme into the experience - you will connect you with the ancient wisdom of cacao, it’s lineage, it’s medicinal properties with a cacao ceremony by Spirit Cacao. It will be through cacao, community, and conscious connection that guests are invited into a space of vitality, clarity, and expansion.
As always, the experience will be complemented by a beautifully curated long lunch by ēthos, designed to reflect the very principles being shared - seasonal, nourishing and thoughtfully prepared.
This is more than a lunch.
It is an invitation to reconnect with food in its most natural and meaningful form, and to be part of a community that values connection, knowledge and conscious living.
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~ A welcome beverage - Prosecco, wine, craft beer or seasonal mocktail
~ Mediterranean-inspired farm-to-table lunch, where every dish is crafted with fresh, spray-free ingredients, harvested straight from Alsahwa Estate’s gardens and sourced from local farmers. - entree, main & dessert
~ A Mindful Moment by Spirit Cacao
~ Enlightening panel exploring Harvest to Wholefood, expertly facilitated by Kim Morrison who is joined by Cyndi O’Meara. Mitch Bray and Mal Meiers.
~ Hosted by Evoke Experiences
~ Thoughtfully curated wellness gift from Evoke and our partners
~ Exciting opportunities to win incredible wellness prizes
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20 Rifle Range Road, Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast QLD
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The menu has been thoughtfully crafted in collaboration with ēthos, prioritising fresh, spray-free, local and nutritious produce. We cater for all other dietary requirements, including vegan and vegetarian preferences.
If you have any additional dietary requests, please make sure to include them in your booking form.
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Early Access ~ $250
Available until midnight 16 May
General Access ~ $265
Starting 17 May and available until the event reaches capacity
~ Afterpay payment option available
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Dress in attire that makes you feel confident, empowered and happy.
“When we eat with awareness, we nourish not only our bodies,
but our connection to the earth.”
- THICH NHAT HANH
Meet Our Speakers
Cyndi O’Meara
Cyndi O’Meara is a leading nutritionist, filmmaker, best-selling author, TEDx Speaker and Founder of Changing Habits, The Changing Habits Farm, The Nutrition Academy and co-founder of The Packing Company.
Her greatest love is to educate people on making better nutritional and environmental choices. Her direct and down-to-earth delivery of extensively researched information challenges and encourages others to question and eliminate unhealthy habits while purposefully choosing what goes in their body.
Everything Cyndi does is to create a forward progression that leads to a long-lasting, continual impact – one that not only improves the lives of our community but also creates a ripple of positive change that lasts for generations to come.
Cyndi’s focus since selling Changing Habits is The Nutrition Academy. The philosophy that is taught at The Nutrition Academy is the philosophy of vitalism, informed by human anthropology and the greater systems modern humans are a part of, including the environment and our lifestyle. People can discover how to feel their best through the power of nutrition.
NUTRITIONIST | FOUNDER OF CHANGING HABITS & THE NUTRITION ACADEMY
Mitchell Bray
FOUNDER, THE BEACH FARM NOOSA
Mitchell is a Sunshine Coast-based organic farmer with extensive experience in certified organic land and animal management and award-winning cropping systems.
Working exclusively with organic inputs, he is committed to building healthy soils, producing nutrient-dense food, and farming in harmony with the environment. With a strong focus on quality and sustainability, Mitchell is dedicated to supporting resilient local food systems and delivering high-quality produce to his community.
The Beach Farm Noosa is a certified organic and biodynamic farm based in the Noosa Hinterland, dedicated to regenerative farming practices and producing high-quality, spray-free food.
Over the past decade, The Beach Farm Noosa has committedd to organic and biodynamic farming, guided by a simple purpose - grow real food and keep it close to home.
At the centre of their mission is family, with a vision for a more resilient food system for the next generation. It’s not what they do as a business, but how they live.
Mal Meiers
HEAD CHEF, ēthos Restaurant
Mal grew up on the Sunshine Coast, and in many ways, he never really left, that love of place, of fresh produce and open land, runs through everything he does.
Today, Mal leads the kitchen at ēthos on Alsahwa Estate as Head Chef, and it's a role that feels like coming home. Each morning might begin with a walk through the garden, harvesting whatever is ready, letting the season set the menu.
His cooking is refined and grounded at once, classical technique in service of the ingredient, not the other way around. Every dish is built around seasonality, shaped by relationships with local growers, and guided by a quiet commitment to minimal waste.
The goal is always the same: let each ingredient tell its own story.
That clarity of purpose was hard-won. Mal trained in hatted restaurants in Sydney and Michelin-starred kitchens in London, developing the precision and discipline that underpins everything he cooks. Time spent running a pop-up concept across Europe broadened his palate and deepened his curiosity, exposing him to food cultures that continue to inform the way he thinks about a plate.
But it's here, now, at ēthos, where all of that comes together. Cooking that is produce-driven and share-worthy. Thoughtful without being fussy. Rooted in this place, this land, this season.
Spirit Cacao
Spirit Cacao is a vibrant, heart-led movement bringing the ancient wisdom of ceremonial cacao into modern wellness spaces. Sourced directly from the lands of Peru, this powerful plant medicine is known for its ability to uplift energy, open the heart, and deepen connection.
Our cacao is carefully sourced from registered organic farmers in the North of Peru, and is also sustainably and ethically produced.
Blending ritual with experience, Spirit Cacao creates dynamic and immersive offerings that awaken the senses and energise the body, while grounding you into presence.
Spirit Cacao will offer a mini cacao ceremony and it will be through cacao, community, and conscious connection that guests are invited into a space of vitality, clarity, and expansion.
Rich in essential nutrients that support mood, heart health, and overall wellbeing, cacao is both nourishing and activating, a natural ally for those seeking to feel more alive, connected, and aligned.
This will be a Mindful Moment weaves our Harvest to Wholefood theme into the experience - you will connect you with this plant, it’s lineage, it’s medicinal properties.
MINDFUL MOMENT ~ CACAO CEREMONY
Kim Morrison
EVENT MC & FOUNDER TWENTY8 ESSENTIALS
Kim is the heart and soul of our Lunch Series, serving as our esteemed Ambassador and Series MC. With her captivating presence and renowned expertise, she effortlessly wears the hat of keynote speaker, leaving us spellbound with her ability to evoke laughter, tears, and a renewed focus on self-care. Kim's selfless dedication to prioritising wellness is truly inspiring, making her an invaluable guiding light on our journey to holistic well-being.
In 1989, Kim set a world record as the youngest female to run 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Cliff Young was her mentor throughout and still to this day lives by his ethos that success is 90% mental and 10% physical.
Kim has used her running story as a direct metaphor for life – riding the highs, hitting the walls, pushing through the pain barriers, crossing the line and never, ever giving up!
She went on to represent Australia in 1990 at the world indoor 24-hour championships in the UK, where she set eight Australian records.
Kim is a five-time best-selling author and founder of Twenty8™ Essentials, a multi-tasking wife, and mum to two aspiring and athletic adult children. Kim holds qualifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, counselling and the 4-temperament theory, as well as in homeobotanical therapy, reflexology, ortho-bionomy, fitness leadership and remedial massage. She has spent most of her career dedicated to the teaching of her main passion – health, wellness and aromatherapy.
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