Updated: July 15, 2022
Please Note: Protocols are subject to change based on recommendations from CDC, state and federal laws, and/or local department of health.
Pre-arrival COVID-19 Testing:
— All guests will need to have a negative COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) taken 1 day before your program’s start date. Rapid antigen self-tests are acceptable and can be ordered for free at covidtests.gov.
— Exceptions to a negative test will be made for those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 as per CDC guidelines. If you just had COVID-19, are past the quarantine period of 5 days, and in the 5-day masking period (in which the CDC has designated to be past the infectious phase) you may still come to a workshop provided that you do not have active symptoms.
Shuttle & Arrival Protocol:
— Feathered Pipe staff will clean/sanitize the shuttle’s interior between each transport.
— Upon arrival, Feathered Pipe staff will confirm with you that you tested negative for COVID-19 within 1 day prior to arrival.
— Guests should inform Feathered Pipe staff if they are in any way feeling ill. We have rapid antigen tests on hand.
All Indoor Common Area Protocol:
— Masks recommended inside all common areas (i.e. Main Hall, Dining Hall, Bathhouse).
— Program presenter/teacher will define specific safety protocol for all classes which may or may not include mask wearing.
— Registrants are requested to bring their own mat.
— UV sanitizer for yoga mats will be available for use throughout the program.
— A cleaned/sanitized set of props will be assigned to each participant for the duration of the program.
— Hand sanitizer is readily available, although hand washing is the best and accessible in all common area facilities.
— Upon request of teacher, props, blankets and mats should be cleared by program participants in a manner that will allow staff to clean/sanitize the entire room.
Dining Hall/Meal Time Protocol:
— Hand sanitizer is readily available, although hand washing is the best and accessible in all common area facilities.
— Meals are self-serve buffet with all guests asked to wash/sanitize hands before getting food.
— Outside dining is available with social distancing requested.
— Absolutely no guests are allowed in the kitchen.
Accommodations Protocol:
— Housekeeping thoroughly cleans/sanitizes all accommodations between programs.
— General housekeeping is available on a daily basis with all staff following health department safety guidelines.
Bathhouse Protocol:
— Hand sanitizer is readily available, although hand washing is the best and accessible in all common area facilities.
— A limit of four people in the changing room at any one time is requested.
— A limit of six people in the sink/shower area at any one time is requested.
— Hot tub and sauna are open with restrictions – maximum of four people at any one time in the sauna and maximum of two in the hot tub is requested.
Bodywork & Massage Protocol:
— Bodywork and massage is available in a modified form that follows all health department protocol, with both caregiver and receiver recommended to wear a mask.
— All equipment and facilities within the bodywork and massage therapy room is cleaned/sanitized by staff between individual sessions.
Staff Protocol:
— Staff working at Feathered Pipe Ranch onsite tests regularly.
— If a staff member in any way feels sick before or during a work shift, they are required to report to management immediately. They will be asked to take a COVID-19 test and sent home immediately.
Quarantine Protocol:
— If a participant becomes ill during a program, the participant should immediately come forward and inform staff. They will be provided with a rapid antigen test.
— If they test positive, they can stay in a quarantine accommodation on the Feathered Pipe Ranch grounds for the duration of program.
— If quarantine is necessary after the end date of the program, Feathered Pipe will assist in locating a suitable accommodation in Helena for the participant.
— The Feathered Pipe Foundation, however, WILL NOT be held responsible for any ensuing housing, medical, or travel delay/change/cancellation costs due to quarantine and/or illness.
*We STRONGLY URGE all program participants to purchase travel insurance with substantial COVID-19 coverage upon finalizing registration. A couple options are roamright.com or travelexinsurance.com, which both offer coverage at a reasonable rate.