Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival Brings Purpose, Wellness and Community During Emmy Week
By Jessica Ross
Jesse Kove of Cobra Kai poses with furry friends available for foster and/or adoptions through Wagmor Pets (Photo by Vivien Killiea for Getty Images)
During the festivities surrounding the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, acclaimed producer Debbie Durkin welcomed guests to her annual ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival, bringing together television and film talent, athletes, entertainment industry leaders p for an afternoon centered on celebration, wellness, sustainability and community.
Photo by Vivien Killiea for Getty Images
Held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at a private residence in Beverly Hills, the invitation-only celebration continued ECOLUXE’s 19-year tradition of bringing together a thoughtfully curated group of guests while supporting Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue.
The afternoon began with guests arriving for Getty Images photo coverage and posing for summer portraits with beloved celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee. Among those in attendance were Gilles Marini, Jesse Kove, Obba Babatundé, Juju Brener, Mila Brener, Shirly Brener, Jasmine Davis, Nadège August, Porscha Coleman, Joseph Gatt, Terrence Terrell, Brandi Vanderbeek, Matt Vanderbeek, Marc Anthony Nicolas, Jarrod Bunch, Rosie McDonald, Carrie Bernans, Crystal Jumps, Patricia Kara, Adam Waheed and RJ Cyler.
Gilles Marini of Dancing With the Stars/Sex and the City attends the ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge)
Wellness played a central role throughout the event. Oxygen-rich Patriox Water helped keep guests refreshed and energized during the busy Emmy celebrations, while Relax Sauna introduced attendees to its precision far-infrared portal sauna, featuring proprietary technology designed to support detoxification, recovery, stress reduction and overall well-being.
Guests also had the opportunity to discover a variety of emerging brands and thoughtfully curated lifestyle offerings. College Girl Cherished showcased its monthly care boxes designed to send love, spiritual support and self-care to girls in college dorms. Guests also met five-year-old entrepreneur Aria, creator of Colors by Aria and its color-changing lip oil, Ari Heart.
Porscha Coleman attends the ECOLUXE Endless Summer lounge. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge)
Beauty enthusiasts were treated to an interactive experience from Libertad Vida Beauty, founded by former cosmetic chemist Esme. The brand’s “Make Your Own Lip Gloss Bar” quickly became a guest favorite, offering attendees the opportunity to create their own custom lip gloss while experiencing the brand firsthand.
Juju Brener and Mila Brener, of 'Guns & Moses', and Shirly Brener posing with a furry friend at the ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge)
The culinary offerings complemented the relaxed summer setting, with elevated eats from Petros on Sunset and refreshing mango salsa from Strictly Vegan. The Jamaica Tourism Board brought a taste of its island home to Los Angeles , showcasing Jamaica and gifting guests its renowned Blue Mountain Coffee.
Pet wellness was also represented through My Best Bud, a patented California-based brand that educated guests about its science-based CBD pet products and offered gifting. West Hollywood’s ROSS Massage promoted corrective bodywork focused on helping guests improve how they feel and move.
Obba Babatundé of S.W.A.T. attends the ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge)
Guests departed with a signature gift bag curated with products from Honey & Stone Beauty, Marci’s Pet Kitchen dog treats, Fayah Streetwear Sunglasses, ettitude luxury bamboo bedding and ECOLUXE merchandise. DJ Paxy provided the soundtrack for the afternoon, keeping the atmosphere lively.
Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge
At the heart of the event was its charitable mission supporting Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue, with dogs on site available for foster and/or adoption. The presence of the rescue animals brought an especially meaningful element to the afternoon, connecting the celebration with an opportunity to help dogs find loving homes.
Brenda Mejia attends the ECOLUXE Endless Summer lounge (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin's ECOLUXE Lounge)
After 19 years, Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival continues to be defined by its warm, thoughtful spirit, while using its platform to support Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue and bring attention to the importance of rescue, fostering and adoption.
Heart Of Hollywood Magazine Contributor Jessica Ross:
Since August 2022, Jessica Ross has been a contributor at Heart of Hollywood Magazine. Recent work includes Hollywood Unexpected airing on the XOTV Network digitally and broadcast and a starring role in the upcoming suspense thriller, Mr. Smith. Recently, she was a lead and co-producer in "Chasing Stars", a comedic-drama with an all female cast and crew.
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