Defending the Gate XI
(2012-04-07 - Site opens at 10 AM & Closes at 10 PM)
Sudentorre

Spring has come to the Canton of Sudentorre.  In fine German tradition Der Osterhase (the Easter Hare) and his friends are on their way to leave symbols of the season through out our fair land.  What better way to celebrate their arrival then to knock the dust off our weapons, our armor, and each other!

Come participate in a day of festivities to welcome spring and activities to hone your skills against those who would stand against you. We invite you to come once again and be part of Defending the Gate!

Website:  http://sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org

Martial Activities:  Archers can look forward to an exciting shoot designed and executed by our Kingdom Archery Champion, Lord Valgard av Mors.  Rapier fighters will have the opportunity to participate in scenarios created by Lord Dante di Pietro.  Heavy fighters will once again have the chance to defend the gate in melee scenarios.

Arts & Sciences Activities:  Ever wonder where the Easter Bunny came from?  The answer is 17th century Germany.  According to tradition the bunny decorates eggs and hides them around the garden for good children. Your A&S entry can be anything having to do with hares or eggs or gardens. Your documentation should explain how your entry meets the theme.  A&S check-in 11:00 a.m. Judging at 1:00 p.m. Pickup at 3:00 p.m. Contact Lady Amie Sparrow at troenwolf (at) hotmail dot com with any questions.

Bardic:  A bardic competition will be held by Lady Simona dell\'Amore vdriscoll [AT] gmail.com.  Visit our website http://sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org  for more details.

Cost:  

       Adult, Member:          $8.00 Day-Trip    $10.00 Feast   $0.00 Camping
       Adult, Non-Member:  $13.00 Day-Trip  $10.00 Feast  $0.00 Camping
       Youth (7-17):             $5.00 Day-Trip    $10.00 Feast  $0.00  Camping
       Child (0-6):                $0.00 Day-Trip    $0.00 Feast    $0.00  Camping

Make Checks Payable To:  SCA, Inc., Canton of Sudentorre

Cost Notes:  The dead line for pre-registration is March 24th, 2012.  Questions?  Contact Lady Miriel at miriel.denedham [AT] gmail.com Lunch is included in your site fee.

Site:  Izaak Walton League, 12400 Herndon Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Site opens at 10 am and closes 10 pm.

Site Restrictions:   The site is dry. Pets are not permitted.

Feast Information:  An evening feast will be held but is limited to 60 seats. Please pre-register as noted below to ensure a seat will be available for you. Feast spots are charged at full price regardless of age or any other reason.  Lunch is included in your site fee. We strongly encourage pre-registration to ensure lunch for everyone.  Both lunch and our feast will be prepared by the gifted and talented Bright Hills Cooks Guild. Contact Countess Rowan Berran McDowell (denise [AT] shado.com) with any dietary concerns.

Merchanting Information:  Merchants welcomed!! Contact the Event Steward.

Other Information:  Feast Auction: Servers from the Renaissance Club of Mary Washington University will be auctioned off in a traditional style. If no service is purchased for your table, service will
be at your own risk. This is the main fundraiser for this student group.

Event Steward\'s Information:  Herrin Genefe Wölfelin  (Mary Pruitt), 108 Cool Spring Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405,  Phone: (540) 3688017, E-mail:  moliver16 [AT] hotmail.com

Reservations:  Lady Miriel de Nedham  (Nichelle Harrison), PO BOX 6625, Fredericksburg, VA 22401,   E-mail:  miriel.denedham [AT] gmail.com

Directions:  

From I-95 (North or South) take exit 130B West towards Culpeper, Route 3. Go 9.5 miles on Route 3, turn left onto Route 621 (Orange Plank Road), go 0.2 miles, turn
left onto Herndon Road, go 0.9 miles to site.