[MR] Journey to the Crusades (Sept. 21-23)

[Rebecca Wolfe]

Greetings!
   
  Below is the flyer for Journey to the Crusades hosted by the Canton of Caer Gelynniog.  Please forward this as needed.  We look forward to seeing you there!
   
  In service,
  Elwynne Liers, MoAS
  (mka Rebecca W.)
   
   
  Journey to the Crusades hosted by the Canton of Caer Gelynniog
September 21-23, 2007 
    
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  Join us at Pleasant Grove Park in beautiful Fluvanna County, to hone your martial skills in range weapons, and melee combat so that you may better aid your Kingdom in the Crusades. There will be feasting and revelry, games, competitions, and good company! 
  Website: www.silvercygnet.com/JourneytotheCrusades.html
            Fighting
    Archery (Ld. William of Wolverhampton) - See A&S for details about Archery Target Competitions. There will archery for all levels. There will also be Thrown Weapons (Ld. Bubba of Wolfhou), Rapier (Ld. Dante di Pietro), and Heavy Weapons (Sir Corby de la Flamme) with warlord style tourney and 3-man melees. Please see website for more details.
      Arts & Sciences:
    For competition and display information please see the website.
      Feast:
    Experience the local cuisine along your journey to the crusades, starting with an English remove. This will be followed by a French remove, an Italian remove and will end with Middle Eastern fare. Please send all dietary restrictions and concerns to Lady Caelain (reservationist).
      Merchanting:
    Merchants are most welcome! Please contact the reservationist Lady Caelain.
      Other:
    Please see our website for complete details, reservation forms and other information.
      Cost: 
             
    Day-Trip paid by   Sept 1
    Day-Trip paid after Sept 1
       Feast
      Camping
      Adult, Member
    $12.00
    $15.00
    $7.00
    $3.00
      Youth (10-17)
    $6.00
    $8.00
    $7.00
    $3.00
      Child (0-9)
    $2.00
    $2.00
    $3.00
    $0.00
  
      Make Checks Payable To:
    Canton of Caer Gelynniog, SCA, Inc.  
      Cost Notes:
    The Non-Member Surcharge for adults of $3.00 will be collected when you CHECK IN AT TROLL. All refund requests must be received in writing or by email (to exchequer: ladyclarice at firstva.com) by September 29, 2007
      Site:
    Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County located on Route 53 just 3 miles from the village of Palmyra.
      Site Restrictions:
    The site is strictly dry. Fire Safety: Tiki torches will NOT be allowed. Contained fires (fire bowls, grills, etc.) only.  Dogs must be leashed and/or contained at all times.  Excessively loud pets will be asked to leave.  Pets will troll in with owners and owners must agree to pet rules before entering site.  See web site for additional details.
      Autocrat:
    Lord John of Caer Gelynniog (John T. Oliff), 141 Wilmington Road, Palmyra, VA 22963, Phone: (434) 589-8944, E-mail: ladyclarice at firstva.com
      Reservations:
    Lady Caelain Grantaich (Lindsay Swan), 395 Hidden Valley Court, Palmyra, VA 22963, Phone: (434) 286-4358, E-mail: cygnethollowfarm at gmail.com

    
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  Directions: 
    
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  Fluvanna County is located between Charlottesville and Richmond, south of I-64.  
  FROM EAST or WEST:  Take I-64 to exit 136-Zion Crossroads/ Rt 15. Go south on Rt 15 about 8 miles, passing through Palmyra village then cross the bridge and turn right on Rt 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Pleasant Grove will be about 3 miles on the right.  Look for SCA signs. 
   
  ALTERNATE FROM SOUTH OF RICHMOND:  From I-95 South of Richmond take I-288 to Rt 6 west.  Take Rt 6 for about 1 hour to the intersection of Rt 6 and Rt 15 at Dixie, take Rt 15 north for about 5 miles.  Turn left onto Rt 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway).  Pleasant Grove will be approximately 3 miles on the right. Look for SCA signs.
   
  FROM SCOTTSVILLE AREA: Follow Rt 6 east. Turn left onto Rt 640 (Haden Martin Road).  At the stop sign turn left onto Rt 15 go about 1 mile north. Turn left onto Rt 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway).  Pleasant Grove will be approximately 3 miles on the right. Look for SCA signs.

       
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