Our 2026 Lumina Days models
Our community brought the fashion, generosity, and heart to Lumina Days 2026!
What a day! On October 3, our community gathered at beautiful Tar Creek Ranch in Arroyo Grande for Lumina Days, an afternoon of fashion, shopping, food, wine, and philanthropy benefiting survivors and families across San Luis Obispo County.
And despite some seriously soaring temperatures, together we raised $73,000 to support Lumina Alliance's programs and services!
From our hardworking models and generous sponsors to our volunteers, local businesses, and every guest who braved the heat, this event was a reminder of what makes our community so special.
Our Models Brought the Style AND the Heart!
Our fabulous Lumina Days 2026 models helped raise more than $11,000 for local survivors and families!
Our community models didn't just walk the runway. They spent weeks spreading the word, rallying supporters, and raising more than $11,000 for Lumina Alliance!
A huge round of applause for Jeff Chambers, David Morneau, Shannon Bowdey, Kelli Briggs, Jules Tuggle, Todd Tuggle, Mayor Kassi Dee, Dave Congalton, Kathy Minck, Susannah Brown, Donna Milne, Jim Munro, Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Georgia Legg-Chapman, Michael Boyer, Ashlea Boyer, Barry Stokes, and Sylvia Henson.
We are grateful to every one of you for lending your time, energy, and enthusiasm to our mission.
Remembering the Heart Behind Lumina Days
One of the day's most meaningful moments came when model Susannah Brown shared the story of her friend Patricia Moreno (Jacobo), an Arroyo Grande native who was murdered by her husband in 2015.
Patricia's story inspired Fashions for a Purpose, the event that would eventually become Lumina Days. Susannah's moving remembrance connected the celebration to its roots and reminded us why we continue coming together to support survivors.
It was an especially meaningful message as Lumina Days helped kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Thank You to Our Fabulous Fashion Partners!
Our runway wouldn't be the same without the local businesses who helped our models look their best!
A huge thank you to Madonna Inn Boutique, The Annex, Patrick James, Boot Barn, Wildflower Women, Pickleball Warehouse, and Lumina Thrift for joining us as our fashion partners and bringing so much personality and style to the show.
Our Sponsors Make It Possible
Events like Lumina Days happen because local businesses and community members believe in our mission and invest in making it possible.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and community partners:
Jennifer White Insurance • Mechanics Bank • Pismo Beach Vet • Peregrine • Wildflower Women • SESLOC • Pickleball Warehouse • Megan's Organic Market • Mike McCarthy • Community West Bank • SLO Happy Homes • CoastHills Credit Union • Krush • Boone Graphics • CultureStoke
We also extend a special thank you to Stephen Ross Wine Cellars for its ongoing generosity and support, and to Muse Markets for bringing together a wonderful collection of local makers and creating such a special shopping experience for our guests.
A Special Shoutout to Our Volunteers!
We couldn't talk about this year's event without acknowledging the heat! We know it made for a challenging afternoon, and we are so grateful to everyone who showed up and made the best of it.
An especially big thank you to Megan and James from Megan's Organic Market, who went above and beyond as both sponsors and volunteers. They worked tirelessly throughout the hot afternoon to help keep everything running smoothly.
To our event committee, concierge team, volunteers, vendors, and Lumina Alliance staff: thank you for the countless hours of planning, preparation, and hard work that went into making Lumina Days happen.
And to every guest who joined us, shopped, bid, donated, and cheered on our models, thank you for being part of this incredible community!
See You Next Year!
We put so much love into Lumina Days because there's something truly special about bringing our community together for a shared purpose.
Your generosity helps Lumina Alliance continue providing no-cost emergency shelter, transitional housing, therapy, advocacy, prevention education, and 24-hour crisis support for survivors and families throughout San Luis Obispo County.
We can't wait to welcome you back for Lumina Days 2027, this time indoors!
Radiant, rooted, and full of heart—Lumina Days is where style meets purpose.
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