From April 4–6, we pressed pause on tickets and tasks and hit the road for something better: real connection. Our teambuilding getaway at Hidden Chalet brought sunshine, snow, karaoke, memes, and moments we’ll be quoting all year.
The road trip vibes 🚗
The journey there was sunny and smooth. With around five hours of driving from both Chișinău and Cluj, we carpooled, synced in group chats, and followed our trusty HR checklist: green cards, comfortable clothes, and most importantly - swimsuits for the jacuzzi.
When we arrived, something shifted. The chalet had this calm, grounding energy. It didn’t take long for the jokes to start rolling, snacks to appear, and someone to shout the weekend’s unofficial motto: “Suntem aici pe zonă” - loosely meaning, “We’re right in our element.”
It felt good. Familiar, yet fresh.
Hidden talents, open mic 🎤
That evening, the real fun started. Someone set up the mic. Then came karaoke. What began as lighthearted turned into a full-on showcase of unexpected talent. Irina sang beautifully, effortlessly capturing the room, a voice that gave the forest chills. And then Toni stepped up -and shocked everyone with how well he could rap. His performance was a moment. The kind that gets replayed later in inside jokes and group photos. :D
We laughed a lot. Some of us laughed so hard we cried. It became clear pretty fast: we’re not just devs and designers. We’ve got performers.
Of course, the whole thing spiraled into what Dima called “a meme goldmine.” And he was right. We’ll be quoting and laughing at those moments for months.
The days blended into a blur of conversations by the fireplace, soaking in the jacuzzi, team games, and deep talks that don’t really happen on video calls. Even though we work remotely and see each other online daily, being in the same space - sharing meals, music, and silence - brought us closer. There was something honest about it. Simple, but real.
Daylight laughs, snowy roads ❄️
On Sunday, nature had one last surprise for us. The sunny weather flipped into snow, transforming our drive back into a little winter adventure. Yup - sunny arrival, snowy departure. Mountain weather gave us that final reminder that nothing about this trip was ordinary. It made leaving feel surreal - like we had briefly stepped into a different world, and now it was gently closing the door behind us.
What people said ❤️
“Even though we work remotely, this brought us closer.”
“I didn’t expect so much talent — or so many laughs.”
“There were so many meme-worthy moments. Dima was right.”
“It was beautiful. I’m already looking forward to the next one.”
Looking back, it was more than just a teambuilding weekend. It was a reminder of what kind of team we are when we’re not looking at a screen. A group of people who listen, show up, support each other, and occasionally blow everyone away with a killer karaoke moment.
We’re already wondering where the next one will take us.