Exciting News: The Purple House Kitchen is about to Open!

The wait is nearly over—the Purple House Kitchen is officially opening its doors next week!

Starting Wednesday the 19th March, we’ll be serving up nourishing, feel-good food every week from Wednesday to Saturday!

The Purple House Wellness Centre remains open Wednesday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, offering the deep healing and transformation you know and love.

Bringing Community & Connection Back to the Table

We have always believed that food is medicine, but what’s equally vital to health is connection.

Did you know that loneliness is more dangerous than smoking sixteen cigarettes per day, as well as drinking alcohol?

Humans are wired for love and connection, but since the pandemic we have experienced unprecedented loss, loneliness and death.

The best way to make up for all this lost time is to start connecting again.

Connect with nature as much as possible.

Here at the Purple House Kitchen you can order a delicious picnic in a basket and take it down to the Forth River or have it amongst our Forest.

You can have your coffee and cake in our beautiful gardens!

Turn away from the TV and social media and connect with people that uplift you.

Recreate an environment filled with love and support, where you can express yourself in a way that feels right to you.

Did you know that suppressing your true feelings is incredibly harmful to your health?

There are some interesting studies showing you how important expressing your authentic self is.

Scientists looked at 75000 women who were stuck in unhappy situations and/or unhealthy marriages.

They never expressed their emotions.

They kept everything in.

These women had nine times more chance of breast cancer than the other groups.

This really baffled the researchers.

But then they discovered that women who were in unhealthy relationships, AND managed to express themselves (in therapy session, during singing, dancing, writing, connecting with others), these women stayed healthy.

A while back, a doctor with a PhD in nutrition went to the Hunza area.

He found people who were 120, 135 years old, actively working in their fields.

He followed these people around and was amazed how much alcohol and vodka they drank.

They also ate all the food on the table and completely ignored the calories they consumed.

He followed a woman around who was 135 years old, who smoked 2 packets of cigarettes per day.

This surprised him even more.

All these people were doing remarkably well, there was no depression and not much disease.

Then he found the missing link: all these people who drank, smoked and ate all day felt a deep sense of belonging.

They were part of a meaningful community.

They also kept no scoreboard of grudges, quarrels or irritations.

These people had learnt from a young age to release and express pleasant and unpleasant emotions, something that we are not taught in Australia.

We are taught to repress and ignore our feelings.

After a few decades this starts to show when we get chronic pain and illness and we have to find our way back to happiness and health through much trial and error!

So the latest research confirms that connection is one of the strongest factors in longevity, happiness, and overall health.

This is why Pete and I are creating more than just a café—we’re opening a place where you can walk around in nature, learn, be inspired, and feel supported. 💜

Whether you pop in for a meal, a class, or just a friendly chat, you’ll always find warmth and belonging here.

When we closed Alchemy Café back in 2018 we felt a sense of loss.

It had been a beautiful, bustling space where people not only enjoyed delicious food but also found a sense of connection, inspiration, and renewal.

And today, we’re bringing it back!

Expect to see your old favourites, like our Raw Caramel Slice, along with exciting new dishes—all made with the same love, care, and attention to quality.

Food is our passion, but so is teaching people how to nourish themselves in a way that feels easy, joyful, and delicious. 🍏🥗

That’s why we’re also launching Food Fermentation Classes & Raw Cake Classes soon.

These classes are about more than just recipes—they’re about reclaiming lost knowledge and empowering you to create incredible, healing food from scratch.

Most of today’s generations grew up on packaged, processed foods, with little understanding of the magic and power of real ingredients.

Pete and I have always made a lot of food from scratch—because that’s how you unlock the true flavour, nutrition, and vitality of food.

Now, we want to pass that knowledge on to you!

Stay Tuned for Weekly Updates!

Each week, we’ll be sharing exciting new recipes, updates from the kitchen, and behind-the-scenes insights into our food philosophy.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration in the kitchen or simply a reason to come visit, we’ll make sure to keep you in the loop. 💌✨

We can’t wait to welcome you back into our world of delicious, wholesome food, connection, and community.

See you soon at the Purple House Kitchen!

With love and excitement,