Teambuilding at Rizal Recreation Center, Laguna

This is a really really late post. Last October, our company finally had a “real” teambuilding activity. I mentioned the word “real” because for almost six years of being in this company, our teambuilding events are just so so. We would often just go out to do something that our whole group can enjoy. This time, we have a team of facilitators to plan and supervise the activities.

When I first heard that we are going to have a teambuilding, I almost couldn’t believe it. My boss doesn’t like holding office events in far locations and of course it is not in his nature to splurge. Well I guess things have changed and I’m glad it’s for the better. In fairness, our company has grown and improved so much and I am proud that I am somehow a part of that growth.

For a month before the teambuilding, there was a poster in our bulletin board detailing the activities for that 2-day event. The event was handled by the group that conducts Bible study at the office. I don’t want to join but my boss made an offer, I can’t refuse. All who will attend would have a 3-day offset.

 

Our boss rented a whole bus to take all of us to the venue which is the Rizal Recreation Center in San Pablo, Laguna. We met at the office at around 6 am and it was nice that a hot breakfast is waiting for all of us.

The teambuilding started at the bus where we had a mini-videoke contest, charade and Pinoy Henyo. We are  laughing all the way to Laguna. When we arrived at the location, we first deposited our belongings to a hall which is part of the package because the rooms would still be available at 2pm. So from 11-12 am, we had a team bowling competition. 

My team won this game. Then we had buffet lunch at the venue’s canteen. The food is great- superlove it. After lunch, we had a big volleyball game and amazing race. The evening was reserved for a teambuilding reflection.  We had worship and sharing sessions on the second day.

About Rizal Recreation Center, Laguna

I think this place really caters to companies or groups who wants a retreat or teambuilding activity. I loved the place, it is relaxing and huge.

The rooms where we stayed is good for eight to ten people. It has 4 double-deck beds and a toilet and bath. It Is not air-conditioned, no TV and there is no free towel, shampoo or soap. The bowling area and some of the facilities are not new. But I still like the place, there is an aura of calmness in the place that makes me feel at home.  They said that all water in this place including water from the toilet is potable still I dare not drink water from the shower. 

The strength of this place is the food (ang sarap!) and their buffet serving is generous. I would love to return to this place just for the food. They say they olny uses organic ingredients, bake their own breads, make their own sugar and grow their own vegetables.

So  that’s it- I joined the teambuilding activity at the office and I’m glad I did. I got the break that I need and I got to appreciate my job, my boss and my co-workers more.

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