OUR STORY
Harvest on the Promenade began with a simple idea shared by two San Diego mamas, Meaghan and Rachel.
While their paths to San Diego were different, they were both shaped by seasons that brought communities together. Meaghan grew up in Newfield, New York, a small farming town where fall meant harvest festivals, crisp afternoons outdoors, and neighbors gathering to celebrate the season. Rachel spent her high school years in Upstate New York, where she experienced many of the same cherished traditions that make autumn feel so special. As they raise their own families in Southern California, they found themselves longing to give their children that same sense of connection—the kind that grows from shared traditions, time outdoors, and simply being together.
Their shared vision is backed by years of experience creating exceptional guest experiences. Meaghan is the founder and owner of Meaghan Renee Events, an event planning company she established in 2011, producing community celebrations, corporate events, and nonprofit fundraisers throughout Southern California. Rachel began her hospitality career as an event coordinator at The Ritz-Carlton, where she developed a passion for thoughtful service, meaningful experiences, and meticulous attention to detail. Together, they bring a blend of creative vision, event expertise, and a genuine love for building community.
They set out to create something that captured the feeling of those cherished hometown festivals while reimagining it for today’s families. The result is Harvest on the Promenade, an elevated harvest celebration filled with hands-on experiences, seasonal traditions, live music, artisan makers, and moments of connection.
At its heart, Harvest on the Promenade is about presence. It is a place where children can build, create, explore, and play. Families can gather on a blanket to listen to music, share a meal, cheer each other on during field day games, and create memories that will be talked about long after the season has passed.
Harvest on the Promenade is Meaghan and Rachel’s invitation to slow down, embrace the moment, and experience the magic of fall together—the way it once felt back home.
Supporting Make-A-Wish San Diego
Harvest on the Promenade is proud to support Make-A-Wish San Diego, a mission that holds deep personal meaning for one of the event founders Meaghan Renee.
When Meaghan was a teenager, her younger brother was diagnosed with a serious kidney disease that ultimately required a transplant. At just 15 years old, he underwent his first kidney transplant after one of his uncles selflessly stepped forward as a donor. Tragically, the procedure failed and nearly cost him his life.
Just four months later, another uncle volunteered to become a donor, giving him a second chance. This time, the transplant was successful.
As her brother recovered, Make-A-Wish reached out to grant him a wish. Like many children facing life-threatening illnesses, he could have chosen to meet a celebrity or visit a theme park. Instead, he chose something that reflected the gratitude he felt toward the two men who had helped save his life. He wanted to take both of his donors somewhere they would love.
Several months later, Meaghan’s family and her two uncles traveled to Hawaii together for a memorable and much-needed vacation made possible by Make-A-Wish and its generous supporters.
That experience left a lasting impression on Meaghan and her family. It demonstrated the power of generosity, hope, and the extraordinary impact a single wish can have on a child and the people who love them.
Today, Harvest on the Promenade is honored to give back by supporting the organization that once gave so much to her family. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Make-A-Wish San Diego to help grant life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses.