OUR RESPONSE TO
COVID-19
In response to the continuing threat of COVID-19, Feliciana Retreat & Conference Center is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of all those who stay with us. To that end, we have instituted new protocols related to cleaning procedures and other guest protocols designed to ensure the safety of all. Please let us know if you have any questions related to the following:
Masks: In accordance with the 7/13/20 directive from the Governor of Louisiana, which was eased as of 4.27.2021, Feliciana Retreat & Conference Center is currently recommending the use of face coverings in any indoor public spaces (see 5.13.2021 CDC update below). This includes the office, lodges, conference/meeting rooms, and dining room while not eating or drinking. We appreciate your compliance with the Governor’s directive and this policy of Feliciana Retreat & Conference Center, both of which are designed to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff. Read guidance on this directive from the State of Louisiana here
NEW from CDC:
- Update that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance
- Update that fully vaccinated people can refrain from testing following a known exposure unless they are residents or employees of a correctional or detention facility or a homeless shelter or show signs of infection.
Daily Self Checklist – HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?
- Fever (temperature over 100.4°F) without having taken any fever reducing medications
- Loss of smell or taste
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, loss of
- Asked to self-isolate or quarantine by a medical professional or by a local public health officials
Cleaning Protocols
- All lodging spaces are sprayed between every reservation with a food-grade, hypoallergenic disinfectant approved by the CDC. This includes comforters, blankets, and pillows, as well as all surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and living areas.
- We will adjust retreat schedules to allow for a full day between groups for deep cleaning all lodging facilities being turned over.
- Public restrooms are sanitized twice daily.
- Door handles, push bars, and other common touch surfaces in public areas are disinfected twice daily. The exterior handles of guest rooms in the lodge are cleaned twice daily.
- Room keys are disinfected between every reservation.
- Hand sanitizer is available in common areas such as meeting rooms, foyers, the dining room, and the office. Frequent hand washing by staff and guests is encouraged.
Food Service
- Dining hall and kitchen are sprayed between every meal with a food-grade, hypoallergenic disinfectant approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, including touch items such as beverage dispensers and table condiments.
- The service line is marked for 6-foot distancing between guests.
- Tables and chairs are spaced with prescribed distances between guests.
- Servers are required to wear face masks and gloves and a plexiglass barrier will separate servers from guests. Servers who are vaccinated may opt out of the mask.
- Meals will be served using disposable dishware, utensils, and drinking ware if possible.
- Self-service items such as beverages and salad bar will be eliminated and served by dining hall staff.
Conference Rooms
- All meeting rooms and common areas are sprayed between every reservation with a food-grade, hypoallergenic disinfectant approved by the Louisiana Department of Health.
- A 6-foot distance between unrelated attendees is recommended while social distancing orders from the State of Louisiana are in effect. Note the CDC’s update on page 1 for vaccinated persons.
Other Amenities
- Because of the need for close contact and spotting, the challenge course is not in service at this time.
- Most recreation equipment will be sanitized between usage as appropriate (paddles, bows, arrows, etc.). Some Rockwall/Zipline equipment such as the belaying ropes are damaged by chemicals so such equipment cannot be sanitized with disinfectant. We will do everything in our ability to limit the use of such equipment and sanitize them in other ways.
Conference Reservations
- We are actively accepting bookings for all of our facilities with certain restrictions on capacities.
- Per the Governor of Louisiana, the current gathering size maximum 75% of the fire codes for each facility while allowing for the proper distancing. The Delta room capacity at current level of restrictions is 45 people. The Barton Hall capacity at the current level of restrictions is 60 people.
- Suggest that groups book accordingly for unrelated participants. (Families within the same household may share lodging space.)
- Cancellation allowances are no longer in place as of this update March 30, 2021.
All guests are required to sign a liability waiver to be on property. Feliciana Retreat & Conference
Center staff are screened for COVID-19 symptoms before coming to work each day. Staff and
guests are instructed to stay home if they have a fever, are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or
have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19.
If you have any questions, please contact us for the most up-to-date response plan at frcbooking@gmail.com.