2020 Pandemic Plans & Procedures

OUR COMMUNITY & RESPONSIBILITY

First, and for most, the health and safety of our team, our customers, and our community are and have always been our first priority. We take this responsibility very seriously, and we trust you do as well. None of us wants to see anyone get sick, nor do we want to see businesses have to close down again. We strive to be a leading example of how to safely operate while maintaining the highest quality experience for our customers.

In addition to following Michigan and CDC Guidelines, each of our properties will ensure the following changes:

• No more than 50% capacity inside the buildings, and on property grounds
• All staff will wear masks and gloves
• Continual cleaning, including a deep clean each night
• Single-use menus
• Floor markers to encourage distancing
• Reduced seating and floor plans to meet social distancing guidelines
• Only accepting credit cards at this time
• Accepting bus groups from the following approved companies with a maximum group size of 6 (State of MI mandate effective 10/29): Harbor Country Adventures, Grape & Grain, Hops Noggin, South Shore Brew Bus

SPECIFIC LOCATION DETAILS
Each location is operating differently due to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemic order, which is set to expire on Friday, January 15, 2021. We recommend that you continue to follow this page for updates.

TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT
This location is closed until Friday, January 15. You can still purchase Tabor Hill wines at the Tabor Hill Tasting Room in Bridgman, the Round Barn Tasting Room in Union Pier, or online here.

FREE RUN CELLARS
This location is closed for the season and is set to reopen in February 2021. You can still purchase Free Run Cellars' wines at the Tabor Hill Tasting Room in Bridgman, the Round Barn Tasting Room in Union Pier, or online here.

ROUND BARN ESTATE

• Open during regular business hours. Hours are located here.
• The following outdoor activities at our Winter Village are OPEN.
  • Igloo Reservations: If you are interested in reserving an igloo Friday through Sunday for 2-hours, please click here. Our maximum group size for the igloos is six (6) people.
  • Firepits: First come, first serve. Perfect for a group of four (4) people!
  • Mt. Tabor Trails: Grab a beverage and take in the fresh air - Perfect option for social distancing, too! Learn more about the trails here.
• We will continue to be open for wine, beer, and spirit purchases. Our retail space will be open (limited to 4 guests at a time), as well as to-go ordering and curbside pick-up. To prepare for your order, view our current menu here.
• Shake & Stir, The Chalet, and Guided Tastings have been canceled and rescheduled until Friday, January 15 due to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemic order.
• Our maximum group size at this time is six (6) people.
• If your group of up to 6 is arriving in a limo or bus, please be sure to review our pandemic group, limo & bus policy, as we are only accepting groups from 4 companies at this time.
• We will continue to offer food delivery from the Round Barn Brewery & Public House, Friday through Sunday. Click here to view their current menu and to order online.
• At this time, guests are not to bring chairs, BUT guests can bring their own blankets to be used while in the igloos or by the firepits.

ROUND BARN BREWERY & PUBLIC HOUSE

• Open during regular business hours for carryout, curbside, and delivery only. Hours are located here.
• We can deliver your order within a 5-mile-ish radius.
• We recommend that guests place their orders online rather than calling. Click here to order online. We will continue to accept call-in orders, but please note our lines may be busy.

ROUND BARN TASTING ROOM - UNION PIER

• Open during regular business hours. Hours are located here.
• Our outdoor patio will be open for tastings and beverage orders. Because it is outside and we are in Southwest Michigan, please dress accordingly (i.e winter jacks and beanies).
• We will continue to be open for wine, beer, and spirit purchases. Our retail space will be open, as well as to-go ordering and curbside pick-up. A majority of our products are available at the Union Pier location. You can view our current menu here or view our online store for additional wine product availability and online ordering.
• Our maximum group size at this time is six (6) people.

ROUND BARN FILLING STATION

• Open during normal business hours. Hours are located here.
• Our outdoor patio will be open for tastings, food and beverage orders. Because it is outside and we are in Southwest Michigan, please dress accordingly (i.e winter jacks and beanies).
• We will continue to be open for wine, beer, and spirit purchases. Our retail space will be open, as well as to-go ordering and curbside pick-up. You can view our current menu here.
• Our maximum group size at this time is six (6) people.

TABOR HILL TASTING ROOM IN BRIDGMAN

• Open during normal business hours. Hours are located here.
• This location is ONLY open for wine and spirit purchases, as well as to-go ordering and curbside pick-up. To prepare for your order, view our current menu here.
• We are not allowing tastings at the Bridgman location.

STAYING SAFE – OUR PART.

CAPACITY

We will be monitoring the number of guests entering the properties and ensuring there is no more than 50% of the capacity. Seating will be first-come, first-served unless you have a reservation at Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant (call for reservation), you have a table booked at Round Barn Estate (booked online – limited availability/max table size 4 guests), or you have an Elevated Tasting Experience booked at Round Barn Estate on Saturday or Sunday (booked online). Our maximum group size of 6 (State of MI mandate effective 10/29) . Please know that we are not able to split up larger groups.

MASKS

Each MHG employee will wear a mask to protect against the spread of germs.

GLOVES

To minimize exposure, each member of our team will be wearing gloves while preparing orders. We are requiring new gloves to be worn at the start of every shift and switched out multiple times during the day.

HEALTHY EMPLOYEES

We will adhere to the state of Michigan guidelines for screening employees prior to work. These measures include a daily questionnaire focused on exposure and health and wellness as well as infrared temperature checks upon arrival.

HANDWASHING

At the start of every shift, employees are required to wash their hands and maintain this practice routinely throughout their shift. Guests have access to soap and water in the bathrooms, and hand sanitizer in specific locations on the property.

CONTINUAL CLEANING

Our team is committed to deep cleaning each building every night. In addition, we will ensure all high-touch areas such as door handles, railings, tables, and chairs are sanitized throughout the day.

STAYING SAFE – YOUR PART

• If you are feeling symptomatic or ill, please follow CDC guidelines and stay home.
• Per Michigan Executive Order 2020-147, guests are required to properly wear a facemask when visiting the property, but guests can take the mask off once at their table. If a guest is to leave their table to either go to the restroom or exit the property, they must be wearing a facemask.
• Social distancing guidelines must be followed at all times - Even if standing in line at our properties.
• Walking the property grounds other than to the restroom, entering/exiting is prohibited at this time.
• Co-mingling, moving/combining furniture is not permitted.
• Gathering anywhere outside of your table is not permitted. Think sit, stay, and drink!
• While we are a family-friendly business, we ask that if you bring children to our properties that they to are following the rules, such as staying at the table at all times.
• Any guests that choose not to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave for the safety of our guests, staff, and community.