Thought I'd share the Covid email that we send out to guests 7 days from their stay. A lot of this includes information we tell them at booking (especially the quarantine info), but thought the group might find it of interest.
Lynne and I are looking forward to your arrival! We thought you would give you an update about our preparations and precautions related to the current Covid outbreak. There is one item that will need your attention - completion of a self-certification form as detailed below.
Quarantine Prior to Arrival - If you are driving here from a Covid hotspot (you can check if your area is one here) the state of Vermont requires you self-quarantine for 14 days prior to driving here, or 7 days after a negative Covid test. If you can’t adhere to this restriction, please contact us immediately.
Contact-Free Check-In - We will have your room available with the key inside when you arrive. While you don’t have to check-in formally, we hope we’ll have a chance to say hello when you pull in and direct you to your room on your arrival. If your arrival time is after 8pm, we’ll have an envelope with all your self-checkin information waiting for you in a silver milk box on the front porch of the Main House.
Self-Certification Form ACTION REQUIRED - The state of Vermont requires that you fill out the attached self-certification form to certify that no one in your party is currently suffering from symptoms related to Covid. Please sign and email back to us several days before your arrival.
Masks - Due to state mandates, masks are required for guests when they are in common areas or within six feet of other guests, but are not required in your rooms. Our staff will be wearing masks and washing hands constantly during your entire stay for your safety. Be assured we’re always smiling under them!
Extra Cleaning - Normally most of our cleaning takes place behind the scenes, but be aware during this time you’re likely to see us cleaning high-contact areas such as doorknobs, buttons, etc.
Room refreshes - Room refreshes from staff have been suspended at state direction indefinitely. Should you need fresh towels are anything else for your room, don’t hesitate to let us know and we’ll place them outside your door.
Breakfast - You have three options for breakfast each day: Our inside dining room is set up for proper distancing from other parties and you’re welcome to come on in! There is also outside seating available if you’d prefer. Or you can choose to bring breakfast back to your room. Just let us know each morning when you arrive for breakfast where you’d like to sit.
Local Restaurants - Our local restaurants are open and offer a variety of dining options, including inside seating, outside seating and take-out. We’ll be happy to fill you in over breakfast about your many choices.
Activities - There are a variety of activities available in the area, and many attractions have already reopened. Again, we’ll give you a full run-down and make suggestions over breakfast.
Sara Alerts - To keep up with current guidelines, you may want to consider registering with Sara Alerts to get daily health reminders from the Vermont Department of Health.
Contactless Check-out - When you’re ready to leave, you can choose to either let us know you’d like us to charge your card on file, which won’t require any handing of cards or signing, or you can use another form of payment if you prefer. Just let us know.
We’re looking forward to your stay, and want to you relax and know we’re doing everything to make your visit stress- and worry-free!
Best,
Darren and Lynne
