A group stands near a barn made of wood
The group outside the sugar farm.

September 27, 2023

Words: Interior Design Staff

Photography: Jesse Schloff Photography

Design Ideas Abound at INTERIOR DESIGN’s Latest re:Source Event

Is there a better way to kick off fall then a getaway to Vermont? We think not. INTERIOR DESIGN recently hosted its latest re:Source event in picturesque Stowe, following a successful edition in Arizona last April. Nearly 80 designers and manufacturers gathered at Spruce Peak for two-and-a-half days packed with innovative design talks, new connections, and local bites, from an outdoor welcome reception with mountain views to a food truck fiesta.

The first full day of activities began with an insightful talk by AJ Paron, design futurist and EVP of SANDOW Design Group, who touched on ways to stay inspired in ever-evolving work environments, from remote-first companies to those with hybrid models. Surrounded by Stowe’s rustic woodlands, Paron also initiated a discussion centered on client requests for LEED/AP designs and the nuances of sustainable builds. Then the meetings got underway—more than 750 to be exact—enabling designers and manufacturers to connect on a personal level and build lasting relationships.

But the conversation didn’t stop there. Throughout the event, designers and manufacturers enjoyed a Taste of Vermont tour, which included stops at local businesses, like the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm and Little River Hot Glass Studio, as well as a visit to the von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall, owned by the family portrayed in The Sound of Music film. Attendees also had a chance to hit the trails, rain or shine, and ride a gondola to the top of the nearby mountain, all while building new memories—and design ideas.

Up next, INTERIOR DESIGN will host a re:Source event in Sarasota, Florida, May 5-8, 2024.

See Event Highlights from Interior Design’s September re:Source Event

 
  • A group of designers connect at re:Source
    Ashley Membrano, HLW, Vivian Lo, Rockwell, Jennifer Lutton and Keshava Malik,  DANAO living.
  • A group of designers at re:Source
    Chelsea Lombardo, 555 Interntational, Amanda Mersereau PCA Design, Darian Burch, Wilson Butler and Emily Michaels, Mohagen Hansen.
  • A group standing in front of open doors
    Rachel Petit, Parador Modular ONE by Matter Surfaces, Emily Michaels, Mohagen Hansen, Katelyn Hoffman, HOK, Aylin Erdogan, Rottet Studio, Camille Zanona, Turf and Ashley Membrano, HLW.
  • Andy Vwater. MPS Acoustics and Jacob Hayes, STITCH Design Shop
    Andy Vawter of MPS Acoustics and Jacob Hayes of STITCH Design Shop.
  • three people at a networking event
    Katie Waldner, Studios Architecture, Brandi Enright, Stantec and Hakee Chang, RMW Architecture and Interiors
  • Attendees watch a craftsman at work at Little River hot glass studio.
    Attendees watch a craftsman at work at Little River Hot Glass Studio.
  • A woman and a man connect at re:Source
    Veronica Finney, DLR Group Seattle and Jonathan Chow, DLR Group San Francisco.
  • two men talk at re:Source
    Parker Nichols, Vermont Wildwoods and Thomas Altimarino, Method Architects.
  • A group stands near a barn made of wood
    The group outside the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm.
  • A man and a woman standing in a room with exposed wood beams
    Frank Martin, Tuuci and Cecilia Ramos, Lutron.
  • Keshava Malik of DANAO living speaking with the owner of the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
    Keshava Malik of DANAO living speaking with the owner of the Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm.
  • The exterior of the venue in Stowe Vermont
    The venue offered plenty of indoor-outdoor space to connect.
  • A table lantern on a red check runner
    All centerpieces at the event were sponsored by Williams Sonoma, B2B inc.
  • Chefs in a food truck
    Miso & Kome food truck.
  • a woman torching a marshmellow for s'mores
    Guests were treated to made-to-order gourmet s’mores.

A very special thank you to our re:Source event partners: Andreu World, B+N Industries, CR Laurence, Craftmade, Danao Living, Davis Furniture, Expormim, Fiberbuilt Umbrellas & Cushions, Juniper, Kaswell Flooring Systems, Luton, Matter Surfaces, Mohawk, Moooi, MPS Acoustics, Rockfon, Sancal, Tamlyn, Turf, Tuuci, Vermont Wildwoods, Versteel, Williams-Sonoma, Yellow Goat Design.

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