{James Lane Fest 2024}
It’s officially fall, and you know what that means…let the countdown to James Lane Fest begin! If you’re unfamiliar, James Lane Fest is a weekend of wellness hosted by the east-end magazine James Lane Post. Last year, I had the pleasure of moderating their wellness panel—and guess what? Yours truly will be returning in the same role this year!
James Lane Fest kicks off on Saturday, November 1, and runs through Sunday, November 2, at the lovely Southampton Inn. It’s a true weekend celebrating art, wellness, and dining. The festivities begin on Saturday with a cookbook author brunch and signing (where I met and took a photo with the incredible Lidia Bastianich last year!). Then on Sunday morning at 11 AM, guests will enjoy a Signature WAVE Wellness Class led by Lisa Zaloga. Afterward, I’ll be moderating a wellness panel featuring founders Stephanie Esposito and Lisa Zaloga of WAVE Wellness, Amanda Duckstein of Shadowbox Pilates, and Andrea Fornarola of Elements Fitness Studio.
If you have any questions you’d like me to ask these panelists, drop them in the comments below—I’d love to incorporate some into the discussion!
Moderating wellness panels has become one of my favorite ways to connect with people who are passionate about helping others feel their best. I love hearing how each speaker found their path in wellness—what inspired them, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the practices they’ve built to support others. These conversations always remind me how diverse the world of wellness is, and how we can each define what balance and self-care mean in our own lives. Guiding these discussions allows me to weave together stories that inspire and empower others to prioritize their well-being, too.
The weekend will conclude with the Palette to Palate Artists’ Dinner, curated by Kara Hoblin of the North Fork Art Collective, on Sunday, November 2, at 5 PM.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this event last year and can’t wait for another inspiring weekend at James Lane Fest. If you’d like to attend, click here to get your tickets!
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