The retreat focused on CIE’s espoused goal of producing “Scholar-Practitioners” in its programs. A variety of exercises were used to help the 30 participants articulate their thoughts on the meaning of Scholar-Practitioner and to then suggest ways in which classes, activities and colleagues could help CIE better work to develop Scholar-Practitioners. The retreat also included a variety of community-building exercises such as a Directed Drawing activity, a Raging River exercise, and a treasure-hunt-style quiz testing participants’ knowledge of fun facts. A great time was had by all. The retreat kept alive the 45 year tradition of Fall retreats as an integral part of the experience of being at CIE.