Question

What components should be included in infrastructure planning for a yoga retreat in the Red Rocks outside of Denver, Colorado? The site has a parking lot but is remote, with no facilities. A caterer will provide food and beverage but it is up to you the planner to arrange for all other elements. List 10 infrastructure elements necessary to create the 10-hour event where there is an opportunity for instruction, socializing, and purchasing merchandise. Each element needs to be defined and explained. For example, an element may be that a generator needs to be ordered, delivered, and picked up the next day. The generator will provide power for the cash register and audio-visual equipment.

Answer 1

Below are the 10 infrastructure elements necessary for the event:

1. Camera availablity for recording and monitoring: There must be availability of cameras to cover the entire event and record the event as well.

2. Fire fighting equipment: There must be fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire rings etc installed in the entire facility so that proper fire safety is maintained.

3. Water availability: Proper water availability must be there such as clean drinking water dispensers, water for washing etc so that people avail basic facilities.

4. Safe retreat area: In case of natural disasters such as earthquake etc, a safe retreat area must be identified so that people gather there.

5. Power backup: Power backup in the form of generators etc must be provided so that 24*7 power backup is ensured all the time.

6. Availability of Yoga mats: Proper yoga mats must be made available to the people so that they do not face any difficulty during the event.

7. Clothes availability: People must be provided proper clothes to wear during the event so that they are at ease and can change their clothes during the retreat.

8. Food availability: Proper availability of food must be ensured during the event and facilities must be provided so that people eat easily during the event.

9. Telephone facility: Proper telephone facilities must be provided during the event so that people can contact their relatives or known ones during the event if they face any issues.

10. First aid facilities: Also proper first aid kits must be made available to the people so that any casualties are taken care of during the event.