Event Information

Baronial Birthday & Investiture
(2007-03-23 - 2007-03-25 - Site opens at 5:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Tir-y-Don

As the days grow longer and the Spring air warms, the Barony of Tir-y-Don invites all of Atlantia to join us at our Baronial Birthday and Investiture.

Martial Activities: During the day on Saturday, competitions will decide Tir-y-Don's next heavy, rapier and archery championships. Questions about the martial activities should be directed to the MiC, Lord Wulfgang Moennich von Lupin.

Arts & Sciences Activities: Artisans are encouraged to enter one of the A&S competitions: brewing, metal casting, best documentation, best entry by a child, and best entry by a novice. There will also be space for an open display, and a brewing class during the afternoon. More detailed information about the various contests can be found on our website.

Cost:

Adult, Member: $ 8.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast $ 9.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $11.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast $ 9.00 Camping
Child (6-17): $ 5.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast $ 9.00 Camping
Cost Notes: Childred under five are guests of the Barony. Reservations post-marked after March 10th, please add $1 to the site fee for both adults and children. Camping is in heated, barracks-style cabins only. Cabin space is very limited, so please submit your reservations early if you wish to camp. Only paid reservations will be accepted.

Site: Camp Makemie Woods, 3700 Ropers Church Rd, Lanexa, VA 23089-5640
Site Restrictions: PLEASE NOTE that the site is discreetly wet - no original containers are permitted. Additionally, there is no smoking permitted in the buildings and no pets will be allowed on site.

Feast: Lady Briana Morgan of the Valley (Kenda McCormack) is preparing a sumptuous feast. With specific dietary questions, please contact Lady Briana or (757) 369-4924.

Merchants: Merchants are welcome to set up your wares at no additional fee. However, please contact the Event Steward to ensure your spot.

Other Information: A fundraiser luncheon will be for sale, coordinated by Lord John Biggeheved (John McCord). Please direct all dietary concerns to him at either Lord John Biggeheved or (757) 723-8282.

Event Steward: Lady Avelyn of Kennington (Megan Poppe), 2002 Laguard Dr Hampton VA, 23661. (757 )247-0174; email: Lady Avelyn of Kennington

Reservations: Mariana de Valencia(Michelle Munger), 7 Victoria Sta, Newport News VA, 23608 (757) 833-0716

Website: www.tirydon.org

Directions:
From Points East: Take I-64 West to exit 227 (West Point/Toano). Bear right and you will end up on Route 30 (New Kent Hwy). Stay on this road for approx. 2 miles, then make a left onto Stage Rd. There will be a white sign with green letters for the campground. Go another mile, then turn left onto Ropers Church Rd (again, look for the campground signs). The campground is half a mile down Ropers Church Rd.

From Points West: Take I-64 East to Exit 220 (West Point). Take a right at the first traffic light, onto Route 30 (New Kent Hwy). Follow Rte 30 for about 5 miles, then make a right onto Stage Rd (there will be a post office on the left and a white sign with green lettering for the campground). Go another mile, then turn left onto Ropers Church Rd (again, look for the campground signs). The campground is half a mile down Ropers Church Rd.

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