A major attraction at a Bath County resort is back on track to once again welcome visitors to come and relax.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – Starting next year, Bath County’s biggest employer is making some major changes. Beginning Jan. 4, the Omni Homestead Resort will be open from Noon Thursday until 3 p.m. Sundays. “As we enter into the new year at The Omni Homestead Resort, we have made the very difficult decision to alter our hours of operation in January. It’s been a difficult 2020 for the resort, closing March 29 to reopen three months later on June 29. Click here for more information about the resort’s changes to its hours of operation

The Omni Homestead Resort was forced to shut down for three months because of the pandemic. We closed the resort on March 29 and now three months later, June 29, we are reopening to our guests, said Lynn Swann, director of marketing and communications for the Omni Homestead Resort. The resort is also reopening to employees. Changes include barriers separating associates from guests, enforced social distancing, strict cleaning policies, daily health screenings for workers and limited amenities. The Homestead reopening is good news for the entire area, as the resort is Bath County's largest employer.