Yeske Buie Retreat
The Yeske Buie Team gathered at the Marriott Ranch in Virginia from March 17th to March 20th for our semi-annual retreat.
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘retreat’ though as we spent the majority of our time at the ranch developing our internal communication practices/agreements, showing each other appreciation, and sharing feedback on how we can each become better workers and communicators.
In our off time we were able to go skeet shooting (the first time for most of us), have meals together, and have some fun playing cards and such to relax after all that communication training!
The Yeske Buie Communication Agreements
![Communication Agreement](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Communication-Agreement-1024x933.png)
![Photo Mar 20, 9 37 10 AM](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-37-10-AM-300x225.jpg) Marriott Ranch Main House – Hume, VA |
![Photo Mar 20, 9 37 23 AM](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-37-23-AM-300x225.jpg) The Yeske Buie Team |
![Photo Mar 20, 9 38 10 AM](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-38-10-AM-300x225.jpg) Our Main Meeting Room |
![138](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/138-300x225.jpg) Staircase |
![Photo Mar 20, 9 38 23 AM](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-38-23-AM-300x225.jpg) Sitting Room |
![Photo Mar 20, 9 49 15 AM](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-49-15-AM-300x225.jpg) Ranch Field |
![Monday Dinner](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/003-300x225.jpg) Monday Dinner – Every meal was fantastic! |
![Our Facilitators](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/042-300x225.jpg) Our Facilitators David and Jane |
![Tuesday Dinner](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/053-300x225.jpg) Tuesday Dinner |
![The Ranch Ghost Tied Up Dave's Shoes!](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/055-300x225.jpg) The Ranch Ghost Tied Up Dave’s Shoes! |
![Group Shot - Skeet Shooting](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/057-300x225.jpg) Group Shot … Shooting |
![Skeet Shooting Training](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/060-300x225.jpg) Skeet Shooting Training (Brrrr) |
![Skeet Shooting Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/062-300x225.jpg) Wait, there’s an actual gun involved here? |
![Skeet Shooting Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/063-300x225.jpg) John – our teacher and the only real gun handler in the group |
![Skeet Shooting Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/068-300x225.jpg) “Oooh, what’s that cool piece of technology on John’s belt?” |
![Skeet Shooting Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/069-300x225.jpg) David is from Colorado, but doesn’t like the cold. Go figure. |
![Jennifer M. Ready To Shoot](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/070-225x300.jpg) Jennifer M. ready to set the bar high (“Can I ask a few more questions?”)! |
![Jennifer M.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/072-225x300.jpg) Jennifer M. – hits it on her first shot! |
![Yusuf](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/076-225x300.jpg) Now Yusuf HAS to do as well as Jennifer M! |
![Lauren G.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/078-225x300.jpg) Lauren G. – it’s not her first time with a gun! |
![Jen H.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/081-225x300.jpg) Jen H. – good shot and a smile the whole time. |
![Lauren V.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/085-225x300.jpg) Lauren V. – shoots with her usual quiet poise. |
![Cristin](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/088-225x300.jpg) Cristin – keeping up the Yeske Buie shooting standard. |
![Dorothy](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/098-225x300.jpg) Dorothy – nice job, but made a noise that made John ask her if she hurt herself 🙂 |
![Dave](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/093-300x225.jpg) Dave – nailed it (but apparently Elissa was so good we edited out her picture so she didn’t show anyone up). |
![Summar](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/096-300x225.jpg) Summar (“Wait, don’t I get to jump up and kick this skeet or something?”) |
![Observing Shooters](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-19-11-28-11-AM-300x225.jpg) Thinking they want to stand WAY BACK from the gun action … |
![Observing Shooters Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-19-12-17-23-PM-300x225.jpg) Them too. |
![Dave v. Elissa](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-19-12-17-12-PM-300x225.jpg) If Elissa wins, the name of the company changes to Buie Yeske. |
![At Lunch](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-20-9-27-14-AM-300x225.jpg) Amazing meals … and Yeske Buie left living bigger than when we got there! |
![Communication Training](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/129-300x225.jpg) Communication Training |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130-300x225.jpg) Apparently part of the communication training entailed some time not talking to each other. |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/131-300x225.jpg) “Woah, we have to share WHAT with each other?” |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/132-300x225.jpg) “Is this going to hurt?” |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/133-300x225.jpg) Is Elissa tilting her head to listen … or did she fall asleep? |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/134-300x225.jpg) David and his shapeshifter cards. |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/135-300x225.jpg) Cristin is obviously a quick study! |
![Communication Training Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/136-300x225.jpg) Which client is emailing Yusuf? |
![Breakout Groups](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-7-42-12-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group |
![Breakout Groups Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-7-42-47-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group |
![Breakout Groups Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-8-39-43-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group Remix |
![Breakout Groups Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-8-40-26-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group Remix |
![Breakout Groups Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-8-40-48-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group that scarfed the favorite room |
![Breakout Groups Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-7-41-42-AM-300x225.jpg) Breakout Group that scarfed the favorite room (first, actually) |
![Jennifer M. and Lauren G.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-9-33-28-AM-300x225.jpg) Jennifer M. and Lauren G. – “Where’s lunch?” |
![Summar and Lauren V.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-9-33-12-AM-300x225.jpg) Summar and Lauren V. – “are we eating again?” |
![Breakfast](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-9-38-26-AM-300x225.jpg) “Is this the low-cal meal of the week?” |
![Breakfast Cont.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-Mar-18-9-38-53-AM-300x225.jpg) “Okay, are we all ordering a variation of the breakfast being offered yet again today?” |
Yeske Buie Open House
Thank you to all who joined us at the Yeske Buie Open House on Thursday, March 20th. We hope you enjoyed your tarot reading if you participated in that, the delicious treats from Purple Onion Catering, the variety of Russian River Valley wines, and getting a Yeske Buie stemless wine glass to take home.
![Food Spread](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0146-300x225.jpg) Food Spread |
![Platters](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0147-300x225.jpg) Platters |
![Dessert Row](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0148-300x225.jpg)
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![Strawberries](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0149-300x225.jpg) Cheesecake stuffed strawberries (really!). |
![Fruit Tarts](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0150-300x225.jpg) |
![Brownies](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0151-300x225.jpg) |
![Mousse](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0152-300x225.jpg) |
![Cheese Platter](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0154-300x225.jpg) |
![Veggie Platter](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0155-300x225.jpg) |
![Chicken Poppers](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0158-300x225.jpg) |
![Roast Beef and Mozz Basil Tomatoes](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0153-225x300.jpg)
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![Bread and Spreads](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0156-225x300.jpg) |
![Jen H., Elissa, and Cristin](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0165-300x225.jpg) Jen H., Elissa, and Cristin – “OMG, are we eating AGAIN???” |
![Jen H., Elissa, and Cristin](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0166-300x225.jpg) Jen H., Elissa, and Cristin |
![Lauren V., Maegan, and Summar](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0167-225x300.jpg) Lauren V., Maegan, and Summar |
![Dave and Elissa](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0205-225x300.jpg) Dave and Elissa <3 |
![Yusuf, Dave, and Jeff](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0168-300x225.jpg) Yusuf, Dave, and Jeff |
![Bartender](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0170-300x225.jpg) Bartender – “Look at those wines!!” |
![Cristin and Jennifer M.](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0172-300x225.jpg) Cristin and Jennifer M. |
![Greeting Table](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0183-300x225.jpg) Greeting Table – “What living person would you most like to meet?” |
![Yusuf and Maegan](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0174-225x300.jpg) Yusuf and Maegan – 51 Days and Counting!! |
![Eve, Tarot Card Reader](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0176-225x300.jpg) Eve – Tarot Card Reader |
![Tarot Reading](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0180-300x225.jpg) Tarot Reading |
![Hallway Group Shot](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0197-300x225.jpg) Hallway Meeting |
![Lauren V. and Eli](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0188-225x300.jpg) Lauren V. and Eli |
![Lauren G. and Dorothy](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0195-225x300.jpg) Lauren G. and Dorothy |
![Being Silly At Dinner](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0208-300x225.jpg) Being Silly At Dinner |
![Group At Dinner](https://yebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN0207-300x225.jpg) Group At Dinner (eating … again) |