House Rules:

Contact us

Phone: 479.715.0160

Text: 479.341.1234

Email: communityteam@blakest.com

VALUES

Community

Our culture has few roofs that shelter thinkers, athletes, artists, and parents (and even fewer entities that recognize those could all be one person). We’re missing places that encourage experts and beginners alike to play lightly with ideas — between reps or between the next round of drinks.

At our dinner table or in our pool, in the library or in a yoga class, you find neighbors, new friends, experts from other walks of life, and hosts ready to lend a hand. To join BlakeSt is to join a crew founded on the principle that we go farther together.

The Greater Good

Whether spinning a record or spinning on a bike, we recognize our potential as a catalyst for the community. With diverse Members from all kinds of backgrounds, chance encounters within these walls often have a ripple effect. Contributions made here have the power to extend beyond the House walls.

Personal Best

Good health, clarity of mind, and community are foundational human needs. Mind, body, and soul must equally thrive to embody our fullest potential. At BlakeSt, we believe in a holistic approach to wellness. We place equal importance on physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual well-being — for you and your neighbor. We seek to help our Members create a balanced space for wellness in their lives — something we call personal best.

COMMUNITY NORMS

BlakeSt encourages Members from all different backgrounds to join and look for shared common ground:

1) Exhibit a willingness to ‘play lightly with ideas,’ keeping an open mind and suspending judgment

2) Share a desire to pursue their personal best — not perfection — and recognize the honor of such a pursuit in others

3) Actively engage, or desire to be engaged, in their community

4) Foster the mutual trust and friendship inherent in good camaraderie

5) Value equality and stand against racism, hate, and social injustice

PRIVACY

BlakeSt is a private space, so we ask our Members and their guests to be courteous and conscious of the privacy of others. The use of cameras, video, and audio recordings that include other Members or guests is discouraged. Please treat what you hear at BlakeSt as private and confidential. View our privacy policy.

AGE POLICY

Guests must be at least 21 years old from Monday to Saturday. All ages are welcome on Sunday (see "Family Sundays"). No children are allowed at any other time unless noted.

FAMILY SUNDAYS

Members may bring guests of any age to the Restaurant on Sundays to enjoy Brunch or Dinner. Members must make a dining reservation to attend with children. Children are not allowed in the Wellness spaces, pool, or second-floor lounges.

ACCESS

Members will be issued a digital key, which only provides access to the building during operating hours. All Members should scan their access card to open the door and then again at the desk to check in. Members and guests of Members must enter through the front door only. A physical barcode keychain can be assigned per request.

HOURS

BEHAVIOR

We love having energetic and spirited Members and simply ask that you are mindful of the activities of others. You are also responsible for the activities and actions of your guests. We reserve the right to ask your guest to leave and your Membership may itself be revoked if necessary.

BlakeSt is here to foster connections between people. If you haven't already developed a real relationship with someone, please don't pitch them on your project. We will not tolerate any solicitation by one Member to another for their own personal benefit or professional advancement. If you feel that a Member has violated this, please contact the Community Team.

NO SMOKING

BlakeSt upholds a 100% no smoking policy at all times.

GUESTS

Guests must be 21+ and must agree to follow the Rules of the House. Members are responsible for their guests' behavior and will be liable for their time spent at the house. Please register all your guests with the Community Desk. Guests must be accompanied by a Member at all times, and they may not access the house without a Member present. When Members leave the House, their guests must leave with them. Events and programs each have different guest policies which will be described in each individual event copy.

Members may invite up to three guests at a time to enjoy the lounges, restaurant, and bars. The Wellness Spaces, including the pool, gym, studio, hot tub, and locker rooms are for Members only, and therefore guests of Members may not access those spaces without a daily Wellness Pass.

Wellness Pass
Guests of Members who wish to use the Wellness Facilities are invited to purchase a Wellness Pass, which includes access to all Wellness Facilities. Passes are $40 per day and may be purchased at the Community Desk.

Treatment Pass
All Wellness Treatments, with the exception of Waxing Services, are inclusive of a Wellness Pass. Treatments may be booked at the Community Desk, the Member App, or by calling 479-715-0160.

EXTENDED GUESTS LISTS

If a Member wishes to bring more than three guests to BlakeSt, they must gain authorization by emailing communityteam@blakest.com at least 12 hours ahead of the visit. Extended guests lists will be authorized based on business levels and at management discretion. If a Member attempts to access the House with more than three guests and without having gained prior authorization for an extended guest list, they will not be allowed to access with all their guests.

TECHNOLOGY POLICY

To ensure a welcoming atmosphere and the privacy of our Members while in the house, phone calls and video calls are not permitted on the second floor of BlakeSt, nor in the locker rooms.

Our no-screen time begins at 5:30 PM daily around the house. We encourage you to use this time to put away work, strike up a conversation, and enjoy the evening with one another. You can use a screen in the Library at any time, whereas the Restaurant and Ko’a are no-screen zones at all times.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership categories may be added or changed from time to time to ensure that BlakeSt remains dynamic, diverse, and engaging. BlakeSt may, from time to time, add or remove categories of Membership or amend the conditions attached to each category of Membership.

GENERAL BEHAVIOR

While on BlakeSt property, Members shall act in a manner that is respectful and courteous to other Members, guests, and Team Members. Members shall not act in a manner that is harmful, abusive, or offensive. Failure to act in a way that is respectful may result in eviction and exclusion from the property. Any Member deemed to be infringing the House Rules or engaging in misconduct will be required to furnish an explanation to the BlakeSt Management Team. Complaints of misbehavior should be made in writing to communityteam@blakest.com.

Please refrain from doing the following while you are at the House or a BlakeSt event:

Smoking, including e-cigs;
Eating or drinking in-water, at the pool's edge, or while in the hot tub or cold plunge.
Any speech or behavior that may disturb other Members or House BlakeSt Team Members, or any speech and behavior that may cause one to feel uncomfortable;
Any use of equipment for the purpose other than its intended use, or any damage to that equipment; and
Distribution of advertisements or publications, sales of goods, or solicitation.

Please don't bring any of the following to the House or a BlakeSt event:

Outside food and beverages
Pets or other animals, excluding service animals
Combustible or flammable substances
Items that produce foul odors, poisons, or other hazardous materials
Weapons such as guns, knives, and chainsaws; and
Any other material that is prohibited by law.

CANCELATION & NO-SHOW POLICY

If you need to change or cancel a reservation for a class, service, event, or physical space, we ask that you give us 24 hours’ notice.

For reservations without cost, we will charge a $5 fee if canceled within 24 hours and $10 for no-shows.
For reservations with a cost, we will charge the full amount if canceled within 24 hours.

DINING RESERVATIONS

We encourage dining reservations so our Team can be prepared to provide a smooth experience. We kindly request that you arrive a couple of minutes prior to the start of your reservation. Your reservation will be held for 10 minutes before it is canceled and released to other Members. In consideration of all members, dining reservations are for ninety minutes.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION & EXPULSION

Should a Member infringe the House Rules or make themselves displeasing to another Member/Team Member, or be considered guilty of misconduct, they may be required to furnish an explanation to Management and/or risk disciplinary action, including expulsion. Conduct that is prejudicial to the reputation and character of BlakeSt may result in expulsion. Such conduct may include violent or abusive behavior, the endangerment of the safety of others, and the communication of information concerning the House, Members, or their guests' affairs to the media.

Any decision related to expulsion shall be at the sole discretion of BlakeSt Management. Any deliberations thereon shall be in the strictest confidence, and no reasons will be issued for any decision. If the Management determines to expel, cancel or suspend the Membership of a Member, a written notice will be sent to the Member by email or to the current address on file. An expelled or canceled Member shall cease to be a Member when Management's decision is communicated. No refunds of Membership fees will be given to an expelled Member. They may not return to the House or any BlakeSt event as a guest.

GRATUITIES AND PAYMENT METHODS

Gratuities and tips are not included in food and drink purchases for parties under eight, nor wellness treatment services. BlakeSt is a cashless environment, and therefore all payments for goods, services and tips must be done by credit card, debit card, or, when applicable, Apple Pay/Google Wallet. A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to checks of Members who leave the House without paying their bill. An automatic gratuity of 20% will be added to checks of parties of eight or more.

STYLE

We want you to be comfortable at the House. Please dress in a manner that makes you happy while respecting the sensibilities of others.

SPIRITS

While alcohol is served in all areas of the house, with the exception of the well-being rooms, we expect Members to consume their alcoholic beverages responsibly and refrain from boisterous behavior. BlakeSt reserves the right to refuse to serve alcohol to Members and guests that appear to be intoxicated and shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. No alcoholic beverages may be removed from the premises of BlakeSt.

MEMBERSHIP DEACTIVATIONS OPTIONS

Membership Cancellation

A Member may cancel Membership to be effective at the end of the current month by providing written notice to communityteam@blakest.com at least four days prior to the end of the month. Memberships cannot be canceled for a month that has then already begun. If a Member who canceled their Membership wishes to rejoin in the future, any new applicable rates and fees will apply, and they will be required to re-apply and go through an onboarding session. Having been a Member before does not guarantee a Membership slot or acceptance in the future.

Membership Freeze

A House or Under 30 Member may freeze a Membership to be effective at the end of the current month by providing written notice to communityteam@blakest.com at least four days prior to the end of the month. Memberships cannot be frozen for a month that has then already begun. Out-of-Town Memberships may not be frozen.

Please note the following guidelines to freeze a Membership:

A one-time fee will be applied when the Membership is frozen. The fee to freeze a Membership is $100 for House and Under 30 Members.
Memberships can be frozen for a maximum of one year.
Members must select a reactivation date at the time of the freeze.
Subsequent Membership freezes are at the discretion of the Management Team for approval.
Frozen Members continue having access to the Member App and Member communications.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT AND TERMS & CONDITIONS

Members automatically agree to these House Rules by paying their first Membership Dues.

AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES

BlakeSt may change these Rules at any time without notification. Members are advised to check the website and Member App for updates at regular intervals.