
Haylee Ahola is the Founder and Creative Director of The Gathering Co., a design-forward experiential studio specializing in event planning and creating immersive installations and thoughtfully curated gatherings. With her extensive background in architecture and interior design, along with large-scale event production, Haylee approaches each project through the lens of spatial storytelling—carefully considering atmosphere, flow, texture, and the emotional experience of a space.
Her work elegantly blends elevated aesthetics with intentional design, crafting environments that are not only beautiful but also deeply memorable. Committed to sustainable design, Haylee thoughtfully sources materials and repurposes decor whenever possible, believing that meaningful celebrations can also nurture a conscious approach to the environment.
Inspired by the need for connection and escape in an increasingly busy world, Haylee founded The Gathering Co. to create spaces where people can slow down, gather beautifully, and fully immerse themselves in the moment. Whether for intimate celebrations or large-scale experiential environments, her goal remains consistent: to design spaces that foster connection and leave a lasting impression long after the event concludes.

The Gathering Co. is a sustainable design company specializing in eco-friendly event planning and interior design. Founded with the ethos of reducing waste, they prioritize innovative solutions by using second-hand items, renting materials, and reusing creations in every project.

The Gathering Co. is a design company specializing in event planning and interior design, combining architectural expertise with cutting-edge technology to create 3D models, renderings, and detailed drawing sets. We help clients dream bigger and turn their ideas into extraordinary, tangible realities, all while focusing on sustainable design principles.
Let's chat about what exactly you are looking for.
Getting onsite to measure and document allows us to thoroughly design given site parameters.
Designing outside the box is our specialty. We believe there are cooler things than balloons for events and want to make sure we consider all possibilities.
We then have a zoom call to go over the design and cost analysis. We make sure to capture what you need.
This is the part where we like to use our architectural background to build out unique pieces, custom to your theme.
Depending on the event we may come days before and oversee furniture delivery and initial build. We provide day of support and of course clean up of all decor items.
Design fee is $125/hour, with all materials at cost. Use us as much or as little as you need.
Book a free 20-minute design consult with Haylee. No cost, no obligation. Just ideas.
The Gathering Co.
Huntington Beach, CA · Serving Orange County & beyond · haylee@gathering-co.com
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Book a free 20-minute design consult with Haylee. Share your date and vision, and leave with fresh ideas, no strings attached.