August 19, 2023
Kat, Rachael, Rachel, Afi, and Zach (a.k.a. The First Years and Zach) planned an incredible lab retreat! This year we went to the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, where we had a relaxing weekend of lab-based games, hiking, and generally relaxing. Things got heated during a close game of pipette basketball, we found out that Uno actually has a slapping mechanic, and Dan learned the hard way that picking up a cactus knob will lead to hours of picking tiny needles out of his bare hands. Overall we had a blast exploring the beautiful nature of Appalachian North Carolina!
Take a look:
Lab loving the view at the top of Stone Mountain: Image
![]() | Dan learns about Cactus Trichomes: Image
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The lab cools off: Image
![]() | Parul slays: Image
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And finally, our beautiful lab retreat patio!

Thanks everyone for making our 2023 retreat so awesome!