The Market at Grelen

SAFETY GUIDELINES
(July 8, 2020)

We are grateful for our loyal customer base and as Virginia begins to re-open businesses in the coming weeks, we will continue to assess our specific circumstances. Some may not agree with our decisions and think us too cautious, but disagreement and the ability to express different opinions is something that makes our country great. Please know that our main concern is the safety and security of our staff and clients and every decision we make has everyone's best interests at heart. It is stressful trying to navigate and make decisions in this ever changing "corona landscape" so we really appreciate your support.

THE CAFE & PATIO
We are taking baby steps to re-open the Cafe safely. Our outdoor tables are set on the patio and surround the Market and people are welcome to sit and enjoy lunch and/or beverage while admiring the views. We are starting to offer a  LIMITED MENU  which will continue to be updated weekly. Food can be ordered outside with our sales staff and they will bring the items outside for you. We hope to have a more robust process and a full menu by mid-June. We ask that people come in groups of 8 or less and refrain from bringing outside food (no picnicking). All tables are appropriately spaced 6-8' apart but we ask that you sit as far away from others as possible. Masks will continue to be required in the sales area surrounding The Market, but clients may remove their masks to eat or drink at the tables. Please wear them at all other times. We do reserve the right to shut down outdoor seating should we get too crowded.

You can go to our Online Shop and order "to go" food options HERE!

THE OUTDOOR SALES AREA/GREENHOUSE & SHOPS
The outdoor plant sales area and the greenhouse remain open; however, our mask policy is strictly enforced. We understand that everyone feels differently about masks but our employees feel much more comfortable when everyone is wearing one. We respectfully ask that, for now, you do not visit Grelen if you are unwilling to wear a mask.  In addition, while visiting the outdoor sales area & greenhouse, please refrain from bringing children or large groups (only shoppers) and maintain a 6' distance from all guests and staff.

BIG NEWS: The Market at Grelen Shop & Grelen Downtown have re-opened for regular business hours and are allowing a limited number of guests in the shops at one time. Please see our specific hours below in the footer.

THE TRAILS
With the federal parks closed, we are getting more and more trail traffic. We are thrilled that people are enjoying our property, but we are having issues with picnicking/trash, people congregating in the parking lots and late departures.
In an effort to keep our Grelen Trails open, we continue to be rather strict about our safety measures and ask that you do the following while visiting our property:

Please no picnicking anywhere and no loitering on the grounds or in the parking lot
Please maintain a distance of at least 6' between your group and other hikers
Please only visit with immediate family or members of the same household
Please leave the trails and the Grelen property no later than 4pm
- Staff members cannot depart until the parking lot is empty
No groups larger than 10 ppl

Please note that the James Madison's Montpelier trails are re-opening this weekend. Our two trail systems are connected so we expect congestion at our trailhead to be reduced.