First order of business: Register....

and pick out the right sized T shirt.

Group support made the retreat a worthwhile endeavor.

Informal discussions added to the overall enjoyment.

Friendships were strengthened...

Good friends became better friends.

New collaborations were made possible.

Mother and daughter enjoy time--and learning--together.

Colleagues relaxed and got reacquainted.

Even while coming and going....

Delicious breakfast...

Filling lunch...

Great dinner together.

Meals were a time to regroup...

and a time to discuss the day's events.

Sponsors helped supply refreshments for retreat breaks.

Entire labs looked forward to the day's activities.

Everyone got time to enjoy activities (and even to sleep).

Presentations were first-rate.

Sharing of posters was a main activity.

Scenery was as great as the people.

Enjoying the day....

and getting to know Science and Nature...

was available to mentors and young researchers alike.

Good company and sharing of knowledge was the rule of thumb.

Inside the facilities or outside in nature...everything was great!

And there was even time for some much-deserved relaxation, after a job well done!