!['The Cathedral of St. John the Divine [in New York] is such a striking hidden gem and one of my favorite event venues in the city,' says Tinsel Experiential Design's Erica Taylor Haskins.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2024/09/_M627287_pano.66db3413ac491.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
​​Erica Taylor HaskinsPhoto: Courtesy of Tinsel Experiential Design
Audi Field in Washington, D.C.Photo: Courtesy of Audi Field
To Host a Large Event or Conference
Our first large event following the COVID-19 pandemic was a 3,000-person celebration for democracy heroes—campaign staffers, poll workers, activists, and political leaders. The event, featuring performances by Lil Jon and Questlove, took place at Washington, D.C.’s Audi Field. Our team got to know that arena intimately through the planning and production process—weather contingency plans and heightened security protocols included!
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, MexicoPhoto: Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
To Host an Event Abroad
I had the pleasure of participating in a FAM trip to the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita a few winters ago. It was such a delight to be introduced to the property through the curated guest experience that included a sea turtle release and a beautiful candlelit dinner on the beach. I always have this location in mind for clients looking for high-end conference or off-site options.To Hold an Intimate Meeting
Especially in warm-weather months, Tavern on the Green in Central Park is such a New York City icon, but now with a refreshed look and feel. It’s a great destination for meetings, with the added bonus of being able to chat on a park bench before or after a meal.To Get Inspired
The most stunning feat of architecture I have ever seen is BasĂlica de la Sagrada FamĂlia in Barcelona. The depth and detail of design, first established by GaudĂ in 1882 and finally expected to be finished sometime in 2025, is wild to think about—especially for those in the event design and experiential field, where our timelines move at the speed of modern business. Locally, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is also such a striking hidden gem and one of my favorite event venues in the city. Visits to both spaces are always inspiring, spiritually moving experiences.To Hear Live Music
I travel to New Orleans a few times a year, for work and play. There are endless places to land for world-class music. Outside of the stages at Jazz Fest and larger venues like Tipitina’s, some of the best local acts I’ve seen in the Crescent City have been hosted at The Maison on Frenchmen Street.
Tinsel Experiential Design built working shower stalls along The Rockaways beachfront in Queens for a client launching a line of new shower gels.Photo: Courtesy of Tinsel Experiential Design
To Host a Cool Brand Activation
Our team is known for thinking outside of the box for client solutions. For a client launching a new line of shower gels, we leveraged their insight that consumers are most likely to convert as customers if they’re able to try products on site. To make this happen, we built working shower stalls along The Rockaways beachfront in Queens for a Labor Day activation. That whole event was such a vibe and always a favorite from our portfolio.
Le Gratin in New YorkPhoto: Bill Milne
To Entertain a Client
My go-to for client lunches is Le Gratin at The Beekman Hotel in NYC’s Financial District. It feels like an escape to an authentic Parisian bistro with impeccable service. And the location is a convenient walk from our Stagwell network headquarters, located at 1 World Trade Center.
