The Invitation

There is something happening here on the coast of Vancouver Island.

A quiet return to what matters most.

To shared tables.

To meaningful conversation.

To food that is grown, prepared, and served with intention.

Hype with Heart invites you to the inaugural Long Table Dinner Series in the Parksville / Qualicum Oceanside community.

An evening designed to gather women in a way that feels real, grounded, and deeply nourishing.

NOURISH

Our first gathering begins with a simple truth:

Food is medicine.

Community is medicine.

Connection is medicine.

Set against the natural beauty of the The Truffle Farm, this intimate long table experience brings together women for an evening of shared food, thoughtful conversation, and heart-led connection.

This is a space to arrive as you are

to exhale, connect, and remember what community feels like.

A Celebration of Place

This evening is rooted in the richness of our region.

A hyper-local, seasonal menu thoughtfully curated by The Secret Table will highlight the ingredients, growers, and flavours of Vancouver Island, each dish telling a story of place, care, and collaboration.

From land to table, every element is intentionally chosen to honour the people and partnerships that make this community so special.

The Experience

Think of the evening as a shared recipe for nourishment:

Arrival

Step into a warm, coastal farm setting. A moment to land, breathe, and settle in.

Opening

A grounding welcome to set the tone for the evening.

The Table

A beautifully curated multi-course long table dinner meant to be savored slowly, together.

Conversation

A guest speaker and guided prompts exploring what it means to nourish:

• ourselves

• our work

• our communities

Connection

Time to linger. To meet. To deepen. To simply be.

This space is for:

• Heart-led women founders and entrepreneurs

• Leaders and community builders

• Creatives, connectors, and collaborators

• Women craving something more real, more intentional, more human

There is a seat for you at this table.

Why This Matters

There is a growing desire for spaces that feel:

• honest

• grounded

• non-performative

• deeply connected

Spaces where conversation goes beyond surface.

Where food brings people together.

Where something meaningful can begin.

This is one of those spaces.

The Beginning of Something

NOURISH marks the beginning of the Hype with Heart Long Table Series

a seasonal rhythm of intentional gatherings rooted in connection, place, and community.

As the series unfolds, we’ll explore themes like:

Gather · Remember · Belong

And beyond the table, Hype with Heart will weave in experiences that invite us back into:

• play

• joy

• nature

• mindfulness

These gatherings are designed to gently activate and strengthen the community that already exists

creating space for deeper connection, new conversations, and a shared sense of belonging.

This is more than a single evening.

It’s a remembering… and a coming together, with intention.

Event Overview

Event Curator

Hype with Heart Collective

Theme

Nourish

Culinary Partner

The Secret Table

Venue Partner

The Truffle Farm

Community Collaborators

Springford Farm, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Fierce Love Farm, 40 Knots Winery and more!!!

Capacity

An intimate gathering of ~50 women

Investment

$125 per guest

About Your Host

Suzy Hedges is the heart behind Hype with Heart.

With a background in tourism, hospitality, and community-building, Suzy has spent her career bringing people together in meaningful ways, from curated events to strategic partnerships across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Known for her ability to connect people, ideas, and energy, she creates spaces that feel both intentional and alive.

Hype with Heart is an extension of that work

a platform for experiences that center connection, elevate community, and remind us of what truly matters.