Journey to the Crusades
(2008-09-19 - 2008-09-21 - Site opens at 12:00 PM & Closes at 4:00 PM)
Caer Gelynniog
Join us at Pleasant Grove Park in beautiful Fluvanna County to hone your martial skills in range weapons, melee combat, and cavalry tournaments and jousting. There will be feasting and revelry, games, competitions, and good company!
Website: www.silvercygnet.com/JourneytotheCrusades.html
Archery Target Competition: caergarchery@gmail.com
Fighting: Archery- See A&S for details about Archery Target Competitions. There will archery for all levels. There will also be Thrown Weapons, Rapier, and Heavy Weapons with War Practice for the Central Region. There also will be a Youth Armored Combat Tourney.
Cavalry: There will be a full spread of tournaments and jousting, as well as a group trail ride along the Rivanna River.
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 (Lindsay Swan, phone: (434) 286-4358, E-mail: cygnethollowfarm@gmail.com).
Merchanting: Merchants are most welcome! (Electric hookup available) Please contact Lady Caelain via the website.
| Cost: | Daytrip paid by 9/8 | Daytrip | Feast | Camping paid by 9/8 | Camping |
| Adult Member: | $8 | $11 | $7 | $13 | $17 |
| Youth (10–17): | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| Child (0–9): | $2 | $2 | $3 | $2 | $2 |
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc, Canton of Caer Gelynniog.
Cost Notes: Please Note: You pay either the Day Trip fee or the Camping Fee, do not add the two together. 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 to the exchequer, Charline Oliff- 141 Wilmington Rd Palmyra, VA 22963 or by email- ladyclarice@firstva.com by September 27, 2008.
Site: Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County is located at 1730 Thomas Jefferson Parkway (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.
Event Stewards: Lord John of Caer Gelynniog (John T. Oliff) and his mother Lady Clarice of Caer Gelynniog (Charline M. Oliff), phone (434) 589-8944, E-mail: ladyclarice@firstva.com Reservations: Lady Caelain Grantaich (Lindsay Swan), 395 Hidden Valley Court, Palmyra, VA 22963, Phone: (434) 286-4358, E-mail: cygnethollowfarm@gmail.com
Directions:
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 1.5 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 1.5 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 1.5 miles on the right. Look for SCA signs.