Let’s each do our part to keep this community healthy. Check this page for updates about health and safety requirements. These requirements may change without notice.
The Community of Writers is delighted to meet in person again this summer. The COVID-19 pandemic has largely subsided. Still, we continue to guard the health of our community and are committed to protecting the health of our on-site participants, teaching staff, employees, and visitors. The protocols of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as Placer County, CA, will be our guide.
We encourage every individual to make informed decisions about attending our events in the best interest of their own health as well as the health of others. Because attending requires some contact with others, please consider that many of the most treasured members of our community might have preexisting health conditions and be more at risk of developing complications from infection.
WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS REQUIRE TO ATTEND?
We ask that attendees be up-to-date with vaccinations and boosters, and of course stay home altogether if they are experiencing symptoms or have a positive COVID test. Participants and staff will be asked to take COVID at-home tests before traveling to the workshop. This protocol has been successful for the last several summers, as we have had no transmission of COVID at our workshops.
WHAT ARE THE MASK REQUIREMENTS?
During the week of the conference, we don’t plan to require masking, but this may change depending on local circumstances.
We may hold morning sessions and group meetings outdoors under shade tents, when possible. There will be fans and portable air purifiers on site, and masks will be available. We will keep our attendees notified as things change.
YOUR EXPECTATIONS
- All CW teaching staff and admin working on site will have been fully vaccinated.
- All participants, when applying online, will have confirmed that they are vaccinated, though no proof will be required.
- All attendees, whether admin, teaching staff, guests or participants will be required to present proof of a negative COVID test before traveling to the conference.
RECOGNIZE RISK
A risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public setting. While we will be taking these precautions, we cannot guarantee zero risk. By entering the venue and CW-arranged housing, participants, staff, and attendees accept the possibility of exposure and knowingly waive and release the Community of Writers from any liability or financial refund related to COVID-19.
We will reassess this policy on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to change, adopt, and enforce safety measures as needed.
Failure to comply with safety procedures outlined now or in the future by management may result in your removal from Community of Writers events, housing, venue, and activities.
WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU CONTRACT COVID-19 AT THE WORKSHOPS
In the event that a participant tests positive for COVID-19 during the workshop week, they should inform the administrative office, their housemates, and their workshop fellows, and, if they are staying in the resort lodging, the front desk. The participant will be asked to avoid contact with all participants and staff, which would mean not attending workshops, dinner, or afternoon events. The Community of Writers will inform the group at large of the transmission, and will work with the affected participant to arrange alternative lodging, if necessary. CW will do its best to care for sick participants according to their wishes, including providing meals, advice, and rides to medical visits, until arrangements can be made to travel home.