Welcome to Walker Wellness Retreats

Most of our guests are coming from around the United States and it is likely that traveling will require some level of health screening which may occur at airports, gate check-in, or arrival at your destination. While ideally such screening will give us a high degree of confidence that our arriving guests are COVID-free, we will be prepared if such (relative) clarity doesn’t exist in order to safeguard our guests and staff. Fast tests are becoming more available, and some airlines and travel destinations are beginning to perform testing before boarding or upon arrival. Our new operational protocols will include several preemptive cleanliness measures that affect the guest journey from arrival to departure, including additional health and well-being requirements across all points of contact in the retreat home. 

Plans includes:

1. A Pre-travel questionnaire/assessment is being developed for all our guests to complete that will give Walker Wellness Retreats and our other guests added confidence in their health at the time of arrival.
2. Operational Evaluation: We have completed an assessment of points of guest contact, resulting in the integration of hygiene practices across key points – starting from the moment guests arrive at the retreat home and through the entirety of their vacation experience. 
3. Cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation will be repeated multiple times daily, with a minimum of three inspections daily. These inspections and targeted cleaning steps include hard surfaces such as door handles and handrails and other high-touch surfaces. Yoga mats and materials will be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
4. Additional hand sanitizing stations will be provided for guests and staff.
5. The guest dining experience will be modified to limit contact points of normal buffet service. Guests will be asked to wash hands before meals
6. Social Distancing Practices will be encouraged so that guests maintain a safe social distance whenever possible, while sustaining the relaxed experience our retreats are known for. This will include spacing guests out as much as possible.
7. Health Insurance is now a requirement for guests to have before departure on any Walker Wellness Retreat. 
8. COVID Waiver must be filled out by each guest prior to arrival, stating they are aware of the known risks of traveling during a global pandemic.
9. Flexible rescheduling options are provided to guests who not feelings well or no longer feel comfortable with travel. We are happy to move you to a future Walker Wellness Retreat at no additional cost.
10. Changes in safety protocol in Zion National Park. Zion Shuttle now required advanced reservations to ride the shuttle. Only 14 people are allowed on the shuttle at a time to provide social distancing. Face coverings must be worn while in the shuttle.
11. What will this all mean? Flexibility is needed and appreciated as we all navigate these uncertain times together.