The late start to summer strolling season and supply chain issues made parts of 2022 a little rocky for many businesses in downtown Sechelt. A recent collaboration between Moorestock Outfitters, SunCoast Wellness, Om My Goodness, and Paige Lorraine Photography shows how local businesses really can support each other through the challenges. (And have a great time doing it.)
A recent photo shoot during our amazing, lingering, summer-like October illustrated the synergy produced when like-minded women work together in an idyllic location. Showcasing the rugged beauty and 5-star comforts of Pointhouse Suites in Sargeant Bay, Moorestock owner Jess Hemingway teamed up with Laurel Lightbourn of SunCoast Wellness and Om My Goodness to create a storyline of a perfect “girls’ wellness weekend.” Working with photographer Paige Dunn of Paige Lorraine Photography and using the Moorestock team as models, the shoot focused on wellness activities like yoga, cooking class, and the work of massage therapists. The results were elevating and beautiful and “restorative,” just like the perfect women’s retreat. Hemingway notes that a particularly satisfying aspect was, “we loved the element of women in business creating together.”
The light and the weather made outdoor and seaside time a pleasure. And the team enjoyed playing tourists, visiting locations that locals don’t often visit, and seeing our area with fresh eyes. Besides setting up yoga and massage (two very popular choices for women visiting the Coast on retreat), the team enjoyed learning some new recipes in a beautiful location:
“Laurel gave a demo on how to prepare her ‘Egg-citing Wrap’ and her ‘Goddess Bowl’—both are vegan and sold at the Hooraw Vegan Market on Wharf Street.”
The Sunshine Coast is ideally located for retreats, and offers a perfect mix of pampering, wellness, and outdoor activities.
If finding time for a wellness weekend isn’t in the cards this busy season, Moorestock’s website makes online shopping a breeze. Clothing for men and women offers high-quality, sensible style at a reasonable price point and includes lines that are Canadian-designed and manufactured. See a great outfit walking down Cowrie Street? You can “Shop the Look” on Moorestock’s website and see great suggestions for putting together a cool, functional look that will turn heads and exude that
“coastal vibe.”
Check out the surprising items in the Bath, Body, and Home category. These include wonderful Blume “Beverage-Enhancers,” all-natural blends for coffee or cereal in an array of intriguing flavours such as “Rose London Fog” and “Salted Caramel”.
Hemingway, a long-time Coaster, is committed to what she calls our “postcard-worthy” town, and to offering comfortable, stylish fashion that combines simplicity and quality. With the reach of online shopping she plans to take our look and attitude to the world. She is also passionate about the health of our small businesses and urges shoppers to keep it local:
“We encourage our customers and community to #keepitcoastal as much as possible this holiday season. Supporting small businesses over the holidays creates such a massive impact in your community and helps contribute to a
circular economy.”
Voted Favourite Women’s Clothing Store in the local “Coast your Vote” contest this year, Moorestock is ready for the holidays with lots of new lines and gift ideas for every budget.
