OUR FOUR PILLARS OF HEALTH

RIGOROUS CLEANING • GENEROUS SPACE PROPER PPE • REGULAR SCREENING

At the Dharmakaya Center we have always maintained the highest levels of cleanliness—after all, we are a center dedicated to fostering wellbeing.  With the onset of COVID-19, we have expanded our precautions, assiduously researching health and safety protocols to develop our operational blueprint.

We believe that our small size and spacious grounds enable us to follow best practices for safety while continuing to provide programs that feel more essential than ever.

To be present on property, one needs to be a guest, a volunteer or a staff member. With only private rooms, each designed to promote seclusion, and a spacious, light- and air-filled Meditation Hall, set on our 90-plus-acre campus, we are ideally suited to allow for more space, naturally.

Still, many people are—quite reasonably—concerned about any travel these days. We have compiled this page to share our strategies and protocols; we will be updating our protocols as recommendations evolve, so please check back periodically. We also encourage you to speak with us directly if you have any questions or concerns about our policies at the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing.

ENHANCED CLEANING PROTOCOLS

• Use of hospital-grade disinfectants throughout the campus, including all public spaces and bedrooms
• Team members dedicated to continual cleaning of high-touch areas
• Disinfectant wipes and/or hand sanitizer available in all bathrooms and in key areas around campus
• Rooms cleaned immediately after departure; during a stay, housekeeping will not enter a room unless specifically requested by a guest

ENHANCED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: GUESTS

• Masks worn in all public areas whenever strict social distancing is not possible
• Guests spaced 6 or more feet apart in the Mediation Hall
• Limited class time within the hall, with many activities moved outdoors
• Online health survey completed before arrival
• Stay rescheduled or cancelled with no penalty if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, or fever
• Temperature screening at arrival
• Health and hygiene reminders placed around campus

ENHANCED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

• All team members receive COVID-19 safety and facility sanitation protocol training per CDC recommendations
• All team members pledge to stay home when sick, frequently wash hands, hand sanitize, maintain social distancing guidelines, and abide by the protocols established to combat COVID-19
• Wear masks in all public areas and use gloves as appropriate
• Wash hands or hand sanitize every time you enter a building
• Daily temperature screening

ENHANCED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

FOOD & BEVERAGE

• Tables are spaced at least 6 feet apart, with outdoor dining options available
• Two meal seatings if necessary to minimize number of people served at one time with strict table- and chair-sanitation protocols between seatings
• All buffets and communal beverage services are suspended
• All food service items are handled according to FDA Food Code requirements
• Kitchen and Dining room doors to outside remain open (weather dependent) to promote fresh air circulation
• US Food and Drug Administration’s Best Practices for Reopening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic Food Safety Checklist clearly posted

ADDRESSING HEALTH CONCERNS

• Guests, staff and volunteers who are or suspect they may be sick should remain at home until 14-days from the time they are symptom-free
• Anyone with a confirmed case of coronavirus should immediately notify the Dharmakaya Center team; we will alert any guests who may have been exposed