Updated: May 1, 2023
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:
— Strongly recommended, but not required, that all guests take a COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) 48 hours before your program’s start date.
— If the result is positive, we would ask that you not travel and cancel your retreat attendance. We will do our best to work with you on transferring you registration forward to a future program, but will NOT be held responsible for cancelled travel costs. For this reason we strongly urge all participants to travel insurance with substantial COVID-19 coverage upon finalizing registration.
Shuttle & Arrival Protocol:
— Wearing of masks is not required during transport to the Ranch but strongly recommended as a precaution after travel via public/air transport.
— 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:
— 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.
— 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.
— 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.
Bodywork & Massage Protocol:
— Bodywork and massage is available in a modified form that follows all health department protocol.
— All equipment and facilities within the bodywork and massage therapy room is cleaned/sanitized by staff between individual sessions.
Staff Protocol:
— 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.