COVID-19

Updated on 11 01 24

As we plan to welcome participants, faculty, and guests to the Bread Loaf campus this summer, the health and safety of our entire community is our highest priority. During summer 2024 we experienced zero reported Covid-19 cases during both the June and August conferences. During summer 2023 we experienced zero cases during June and an outbreak of 29 cases during the August conference. 

For summer 2025 we will post full details and protocols in the time leading up to the notification mailings. Like last summer, isolation housing will be available and participants will continue to take part in their workshop remotely via Zoom should they test positive for COVID-19 during the conference(s).

Participant Housing on Campus

Bread Loafers should be aware that housing is shared. Most rooms on the Bread Loaf campus are doubles. Bathrooms are shared by floor. Some of the shared bathrooms can be locked for individual use.

Participants who would like to be guaranteed a single may arrange to stay in off-campus housing. In this case, it’s possible to pay for tuition only; it’s also possible to pay for tuition and board for those who wish to stay off campus and have meals provided by the conference. See the conference Dates and Fees page for details.

Those who choose to stay off-campus make their housing arrangements and then inform Bread Loaf staff. Please see each conference Lodging and Logistics page for more details.