We kicked off the 2026 Alumni Networking Retreat to Mińsk Mazowiecki on Friday afternoon, and we did it in the best possible atmosphere: over good Italian food at Pizzeria Diavola.
Day two was full of experiences and stories. Mińsk Mazowiecki is a fantastic town, not only for its rich history, but also for the remarkable people it has produced, both well-known and lesser-known. Our group had the chance to discover a side of Mińsk that few people know.
No alumni trip would be complete without a proper after-party. This time, the competition was fierce at the bowling alley, where in the end every participant came out a winner.
The third and final day of our trip to Mińsk Mazowiecki was a time to slow down and connect with nature. During a “forest bathing” session, we explored the natural world, and our own bodies, through our senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight. The walk culminated in a meeting with Wszebora, the oldest pine tree in Poland, whose age is estimated at 370 years.
We wrapped up the 2026 Alumni Networking Retreat on Sunday at noon. Just as when we arrived in Mińsk, we closed the event with a delicious lunch, this time at the restaurant “Zwyczajna i Kiełbasiarnia.”
With full stomachs and hearts full of wonderful memories, we headed home. This Alumni Networking Retreat was an extraordinary experience and, above all, a pleasantly surprising one.
Because the city of Mińsk Mazowiecki and its surroundings are well worth a visit!
