Coronation of King William & Queen Kara
(2014-04-04 - 2014-04-06 - Site opens at 4 PM & Closes at 11 AM)
Atlantia
A magnificent fleet of longships has been spotted off the coast of Atlantia! Come all warriors of Atlantia and face the invading Viking Hordes!! Whether you are Saxon, Norman, Goth, Islamic or Mongol, it is time to rally to the flags of Atlantia to welcome the our new King William Thomas, a fine Viking leader and his radiant Queen Kara, the beauty of Valhalla.
Website: http://coronation.atlantia.sca.org
Martial Activities: Lots!! Atlantian Speed Tourney, last two fighters pick teams with the winner choosing first for melee. Melee will consist of Best 2 out 3 Open Field Battles, Best 2 out 3 10 Minute Bride Battles. We will finish up with a Capture the Flag battle.
Arts & Sciences Activities: 1. Their Highnesses have requested that we honor our friends to the far north (like we haven\'t had enough snow already) and that you bring out your best \"Viking\" works of art. Documentation requested (because I like to learn new things) but not required. There will be a prize!
2. There will be open display, from any time or place. Show us your cool stuff, whether finished or in progress.
3. There will be a populace vote. Come vote for your favorite work of art. There will be a prize!
4. Tempore Atlantia: The time frame is 1500 C.E. to 1600 C.E. Here\'s something for all you late period folks!! For more information-http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/tempore.htm/
5. PURPLE, PURPLE, PURPLE - the Vikings touched all cultures and brought home to their meadhalls all sorts of treasures. Purple has long been the color of royalty. What purple treasures did your Viking bring home??
...Scrivener Royal...Poeta Atlantia...the Atlantina Artisan\'s Largesse exchange...so much to do!
A&S questions should be directed to Mistress Jessamyn at gmorrismusic[AT]gmail.com
Cost:
Adult, Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $12.00 Feast $13.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $20.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (9-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $12.00 Feast $13.00 Camping
Child (0-8): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Kingdom of Atlantia
Cost Notes: There is no camping, the $13 is for a cabin bed.
Site: Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center. 3700 Roper\'s Church Road, Lanexa, VA 23089. Site opens 4pm Friday, closes 11am Sunday.
Site Restrictions: No pets. Alcohol is permitted for those over 21. ALL ORIGIANL CONTAINER MUST BE PACKED OUT. Trash bags will be provided at Gate.
Feast Information: Meat meat and more meat! Viking deliciousness prepared by Mistress Graçia Esperança de Sevilla. Food allergy concerns and questions involving ingredients should be directed to her at hutchings1111[AT]gmail.com
Merchanting Information: Merchants are asked to preregister for the event and reserve merchant space by contacting Herrin Emeludt Hänsler at eme.hansler[AT]gmail.com
Other Information: There will be a prize for the branch or household with the most volunteer hours. More information forthcoming from our Volunteer Coordinator, Lady Yenyega de Santurci at vivianvaz[AT]lairhaven.com
Event Steward\'s Information: Alesia Gillefalyn (Bonnie Harvey), 10428 Aberdale Way, Charlotte, NC 28273, Phone: (704) 293-4443, E-mail: alesiaglfyn[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Allegranza Marcovaldi (Cathy Edwards), 185 Coleman Ridge Road, Galax, VA 24333, Phone: (919) 830-6201, E-mail: sewunique[AT]gmail.com
Directions:
Makemie Woods is ideally located in Lanexa, VA, just off Interstate 64 between Williamsburg and Richmond, VA. Many guests take advantage of the local attractions as we are less than 30 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, the Williamsburg Pottery and hundreds of other shopping outlets. Just a little over an hour from Virginia Beach!
From the West (Richmond, etc):
Take exit 220 off I-64 and follow Rt 33 to the first traffic signal. Turn right at the signal onto Rt 30, and go 3.8 miles, just passing a mini-storage on the right, and the Barhamsville Post Office on the left. You will see the white Makemie Woods sign on your right. Turn right at the sign (Rt 632) and follow the paved road. In less than a mile you will see a small sign on your right, directing you left onto Rt 621, Ropers Church Rd.. Turn left and go over two bridges covering the interstate. You will see the entrance to Makemie Woods on your right.
From the East (Tidewater VA area):
Take exit 227 off I-64 and go North on Rt 30 approximately 2 miles. You will see the Makemie Woods sign on your left (Rt 632). (If you pass the Post Office, you have gone too far.) Follow the paved road. In less than a mile you will see a small sign on your right, directing you left onto Rt 621, Ropers Church Rd. Turn left and go over two bridges covering the interstate. You will see the entrance to Makemie Woods on your right.
From the North (Washington, DC):
Take 95 South to 295 towards Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, etc. Take 295 to 64 East, and follow the above directions from the Richmond area.
From the South (North Carolina):
Take 95 North to 295 towards Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, etc. Take 295 to 64 East, and follow the above directions from the Richmond area.
From West Point and the Middle Peninsula:
Follow 33/30 across the bridges to the second traffic signal. Turn left on to Rt 30 and follow the directions \"From the West\" above.
****Please make sure to bring these directions with you. Your GPS may or may not route the most efficient way.