This week's roundup includes an underwater photo booth in Los Angeles, a picnic-like installation at a New York gala's bar, sparkly teepees in Miami, and camping for corporate groups.
Perfect for pool parties and resort events is L.A. Photo Party's underwater photo booth. The self-contained unit includes a DSLR camera, strobe flash, preview monitor, and underwater trigger button. The booths are available globally; pricing is available upon request.
The space known as Pier 36 Basketball City hosted the Friends of the High Line's spring benefit on May 20. A combination of unpotted birches, redwoods, and other trees dotted the cocktail area, which featured a picnic scene in the center of the bar. The greenery was donated to community gardens and local parks following the event.
The mirror suspended above the installation allowed guests to see a clear shot of the action.
Adrienne Bosh, wife of Miami Heat basketball player Chris Bosh, hosted a motivational event dubbed “Glamchella” at 1 Hotel on Miami Beach on May 20. There were also custom cookies in the event's signature hues of gold and pink. The cookies were created by You Can Call Me Sweetie; the cupcakes were by Ooh My Sweetness.
Sparkly teepees were set up on the sand.
Looking for a summery group outing? Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Retreat officially opened in Nevada this month and offers a Luxury California Wagon Trail Sleep Out. Guests sleep in luxury wagons, and dinner is cooked in a fireside cauldron while local Native Americans tell stories about their culture.
In Montana, the Resort at Paws Up hosts meetings and incentive programs on a 37,000-acre ranch. Groups can reserve a luxury camp, which has six tents, a dining pavilion, a fire pit, and staff including a chef and a camping butler. The resort offers plenty of outdoor teambuilding activities, such as horseback riding, fly-fishing, hatchet throwing, and a Chuckwagon Dinner that serves classic campground fare (think prime rib, baked beans, and fruit cobbler.)
At a media event in New York called “Ketchup’s Got A New Mustard” in late May, Heinz introduced a new mustard as well as its ad campaign of the same title. Peter Callahan Catering's test kitchen was turned into a backyard barbecue. The decor included Weber grills that served as tables.
Guests posed with oversize bottles of ketchup and mustard in front of a wall comprising hundreds of bottles of yellow mustard.
Founded by a team of Los Angeles-based executives and investors, Forelinx aims to become the go-to social network for the golf community. The scheduling tool allows users to connect with players who share similarities—on and off the course—via LinkedIn, as well as through site-recommended connections. Suitable for networking and client meetings, golfers can find and book tee times, locally or on the road, at more than 2,000 courses across the United States.
