Important

Check the Rules of Participation and FAQs below.

If you don’t see your question answered, post in the Slack Channel #sgfest

⛔️ Please keep in mind:

  • Do not enter the pools outside lifeguards’ working hours (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
  • Do not go into the sea after 7:00 PM or after consuming alcohol.
  • The forest and surrounding areas can be visited only within the organised groups.
  • Do not smoke outside the designated areas.
  • Take care of the hotel properties.

Rules for Participation in SiteGround Team Retreat

To ensure a safe, pleasant, and calm atmosphere for everyone during the SiteGround Team Retreat, please familiarize yourself with and adhere to the following rules:

🚗 Transportation 

  • When traveling by personal car – drive sensibly and responsibly. 
  • If you are using the organized company transportation, please be punctual and adhere to the announced schedule.

🛎️ Accommodation and Stay 

  • Upon checking in at Simantro Resort, inspect your room for any damages or defects. If you notice any irregularities, immediately inform the reception or the OM team. 
  • Damages not reported in advance will be considered the guest’s responsibility upon departure.

 🛏️ During your Stay 

  • Take care of the property within the complex. Do not move furniture or equipment without prior permission. 
  • Do not leave valuables unattended – the complex is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage. 
  • Maintain silence and cleanliness – especially outside event times. 
  • Walk only on the paths within the complex. Do not enter the open-air amphitheater and lawns on the complex’s premises. 
  • Be mindful of your food intolerances and allergies and consumption of food and drinks.

🏞️ Tours and Activities 

If you have signed up for organized activities: 

  • Strictly follow the instructions of the guides and adhere to the set routes if you have signed up for any of the tours. 
  • Participation in each activity is voluntary; follow the instructions of the leaders of the specific activity.

🚭 Smoking 

  • Smoking is allowed only in specially designated areas. 
  • The risk of fires in October remains high, so be cautious and avoid smoking even outside the complex, in grassy or wooded areas.

🌊 Pools and Sea Activities 

When using pools or entering the sea: 

  • Assess your swimming skills. Swim only in permitted areas, without endangering yourself or others. 
  • It is prohibited to: 
    • Enter the water outside the lifeguards’ and/or pool’s working hours (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM), as well as after consuming alcohol. 
    • Night swimming in the sea or pools – for safety reasons.

🚫 Prohibitions During the Event 

During the entire stay, the following are prohibited: 

  • Use or possession of prohibited substances (drugs, etc.) 
  • Possession of weapons or weapon-like items 
  • Aggressive or dangerous behavior, especially under the influence of alcohol 
  • Use of dangerous or potentially harmful items/devices 
  • Lighting fire
  • Use of fireworks, smoke bombs, and other pyrotechnic devices

📍 These rules apply for the entire duration of the event from October 2 – 4, 2025.

FAQs

Yes. All employees have insurance covered by the company for the Team Retreat duration.

It’s best to share the ride! Check our Travel page for information about carpooling. You can ask your colleagues in the office or post in the Slack Channel #sgfest that you offer/look for a ride. You will quickly find someone. Then make sure that all passengers’ names are entered in the Carpooling list for your city.

No, plenty of food and refreshments will be available. Check the Agenda for meal and party hours. The hotel bars will be serving coffees and non-alcoholic drinks all day.

The company DOES NOT provide hotel mini bar, room service, food in the hotel restaurant outside the company provided meals, and alcoholic beverages at the hotel bars outside party hours (before 21:00).

There is a gift shop in the hotel complex but the closest pharmacies to Simantro are in Sani, 10min drive from the hotel. Make sure you have your essentials packed before you arrive.

We will have a free open bar service during the parties (after 21:00) as well as free coffees and non-alcoholic drinks all day. Any other orders outside party hours (before 21:00) are self-covered and should be paid at the bar – cash & card accepted.

Yes, feel free to bring your own water gear and have fun with your colleagues! But make sure to stay safe and respect the space for the rest of the team. Any damages or loss of such items is at your own risk. Use and store them responsibly. 

If you lose or find something – give it to a person from the Event Crew – they will be easily identifiable with their team t-shirts. We’ll make a L&F spot.

Emergency Contacts During the Event:

  • Ramelina Baklayan (+359/897823457)
  • Stanislava Gancheva (+359/883479261)
  • Dima Peteva (+359/885442336)