Esmerelda Press Trip

Renaissance Hotels invited media and influencers to experience the newly transformed Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California. Through a meticulous edit of the neighborhood, The Gathery created a highly curated itinerary that transformed traditional spaces for atypical activity and leveraged native personalities peppered throughout the experience to connect design, travel, lifestyle, and culture, immersing attending guests in the brand’s unmistakable lifestyle proposition.

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Day one started with a pit-stop at the birthplace of the beloved West Coast hamburger chain, In-N-Out.

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While no longer operational, a private tour of the 1950s hamburger joint delighted unsuspecting guests.

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Custom air fresheners styled the rearview mirror of our jeeps as attendees took to the desert.

Harlem Event

Renaissance Harlem opened its doors with the intent to become an integral part of the legacy of 125th Street and its current cultural fabric. As a result, The Gathery created a curated symposium, inviting local talent and community leaders to the hotel with the singular purpose to learn from our neighbors helping uplift and celebrate Harlem’s tastemakers and social custodians.

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Transforming the ticket booth at the exterior of the property provided guests with an impactful first impression.

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The evening featured bespoke black-box stage design, Harlem-inspired cuisine, and a theatrical cocktail ritual designed to enhance and showcase the hotel property.

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Intimate lounge settings welcomed engaging conversations and lively discussions amongst the vanguardists of Harlem’s community.

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