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GIANTS OF DESIGN 
HOSPITALITY RETREAT
October 25-27, 2026


INTERIOR DESIGN’s signature franchise returns, bringing together top hospitality designers for an intimate, design-forward experience. Blending hands-on workshops with immersive interactions, the program is designed to spark new thinking and cultivate lasting industry connections.

Our intimate retreats host an average of 50 hospitality designers, with 20 premium sponsorship opportunities available.

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Photo credit: Dylan Patrick Photography

About the Venue

Appellation Healdsburg in Sonoma, CA

Set in the heart of northern Sonoma County, Appellation Healdsburg is surrounded by a landscape known for its agricultural richness—where renowned vineyards, farms, and artisanal producers define the region. Every detail of the resort celebrates this deeply rooted culture of food and wine.

Appellation Healdsburg has been named the No. 1 Resort in the Continental U.S. and the No. 1 Resort in California in the 2026 edition of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

Why Hospitality Giants – and Why Now?


The Hospitality Giants are stronger than ever. 

· $681M in design fees generated by the Hospitality Giants in 2025—a 14% increase year over year and 18% above pre-pandemic levels, signaling a thriving hospitality design market.

· 9,182 hospitality projects completed this year, with firms projecting more than 10,000 projects next year—representing 12% projected growth and thousands of new specification opportunities.

· Over $17 billion in FF&E purchasing power, expected to approach $20 billion next year, making Hospitality Giants the industry's most influential buyers of products and materials.

 

After weathering the storm since 2020, the Hospitality Giants are back!

 

source: ThinkLab's 2026 Giants of Design Report

Investment to Sponsor + Attend

20 sponsorships available

$20,000

first attendee

$20,000

second attendee

More Ways to Activate

The Hosted Dinner

$10,000

Some key features
  • Co-host an intimate, high-impact dining experience
  • Engage directly with leading hospitality designers
  • Positioned at the center of the retreat’s most anticipated evening

The Curated Activity

$8,000 

Some key features
  • Lead a thoughtfully designed group experience
  • Showcase your brand through shared, real-time engagement
  • Foster connection in a relaxed, memorable setting
Note: Includes price of transportation

The Signature Pour

$5,000

Some key features
  • Signature cocktail created and named for your brand
  • Integrated into key social moments throughout the retreat
  • Subtle, high-impact visibility across all attendees

The Welcome Gesture 

$3,000

Some key features
  • Branded in-room gift delivered to each attendee
  • Personalized note co-signed with INTERIOR DESIGN
  • Direct, one-to-one brand introduction on arrival
Note: Doesn't include price of gift

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