All work and no play makes us all very dull. The management staffs at the Quality Hotel Vancouver - "The Inn at False Creek" and the Summerland Waterfront Resort in Summerland BC, met in late October to take a break from the office and re-energize, re-group and re-coup from the busy summer season. The two day event provided an opportunity for staff members to team build with one another and develop creative ideas on how to communicate, problem solve and tackle daily routine in innovative ways. The weekend included a session with motivational speaker, Anita Bakker, and exercises with Ellen Walker Matthews who had us building towers out of newspaper! We visited a winery, had dinner at Vanilla Pod where we all decided we loved their 'Sushi Pizza' and of course visits to the onsite spa 'Beyond Wrapture'. The highlight was the 'Appetizer Cookoff' contest where staff members from each hotel were paired together to create magic. The delicious and unique Tomato Towers created by Jason and Michelle, unfortunately did not get the respect they deserved. Apple Pie, the all time classic was the crowd pleaser that night! Congratulations to Leslie and James. Some of our best ideas came to us after the wine, as you can see. Please check out the Summerland Waterfront Resort to plan your Corporate Retreat.