Mid-Winter's Revel: A Journey Along the Silk Road
(2014-01-25 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 11 PM)
Lochmere

Heed the call of the marketplace! The sweet smells of spice and incense, cinnamon and turmeric mingling with frankincense and myrrh. Scarlet, saffron and indigo fabrics surrounded by copper and brass. The music of the qānūn, oud, sheng, and koto fills the air…Join us in a Journey along the Silk Road from Kyushu to Samarkand to Constantinople. Spend a day filled with music, dancing, feasting and classes.  Lochmere’s Mid Winter Revel heads east to bring you the vibrant and exciting Journey along the Silk Road. With twice the space we normally use, we are expanding our event to encompass and celebrate the diversity of the Silk Road.  We have space for dancers, musicians and merchants as well as classes and games.

Website:  http://lochmere.atlantia.sca.org/participate/events/mid2014/

Arts & Sciences Activities:  A day filled with opportunities awaits you! Classes include: Basic Middle Eastern Dance, Wire Weaving, Leather Working, Food Preservation (Curing), Persian Clothing, Middle Eastern Cooking and more! The populace of all ages is encouraged to participate in this open-ended Arts and Sciences competition. This competition can be for anything that could be found on the Silk Road that was bought, sold, or traded.  Documentation is required.  Two separate prizes will be awarded: one for food and one for goods.  For those not wishing to compete, but would like to show-off their latest Arts and Sciences project and/or “Baronial Bling”, a separate display will be available.  Documentation is not required but appreciated.  For more info, please contact Lady Erennach the Lost (Larissa Lefler).  Phone: (443) 852-5923 (NLT 9PM), Email: Larissa.lefler[AT]yahoo.com.

The bag game (with a twist) will be played throughout the day. But beware of robbers! Because not everyone you meet along the Silk Road is a nice, honest businessman! A prize will be given to the one with the most valuable objects by day’s end.

Cost:  
        Adult, Member:          $11.00 Day-Trip $11.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Adult, Non-Member:  $16.00 Day-Trip $11.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Youth (5-17):             $5.00   Day-Trip $11.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Child (0-4):                $0.00   Day-Trip $11.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To:  SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Lochmere

Cost Notes:  Family Cap:  2 adults & 2 children on board at $66. Note: Lunch/Feast is $11.00,  The evening feast is included with the price of the Day-Board Lunch.

Site:  St. Martin’s in the Field Episcopal Church 375 Benfield Blvd. Severna Park, Maryland The site opens at 9am and closes at 11pm

Site Restrictions:  NO pets except working animals.  Site is handicapped accessible. Site is wet- beer and wine only.  Buildings are smoke-free; those who smoke are asked to use the ashtrays available outside Parish Hall and Heck Hall. Candles may be used only if the flame is enclosed. Heck Hall must be evacuated by 4pm.

Feast Information:  A regional culinary extravaganza that will tempt vegetarians and carnivores alike will be prepared by the unparalleled Lady Christiana Iarina Chaykinaia (CC Suggs).  Please contact her with any dietary concerns/questions at the following email: ccs_meow[AT]yahoo.com. Note: The evening feast is included with the price of the Day-Board Lunch.

First Course (Served as Lunch Day-Board):
Bestels de la Viande/Beef filled pastries
Sambusek b’jibneh/Cheese turnovers
Sbanik bil Ajeen/Spinach turnovers
Soupe de Courge Rouge/Squash soup
Dolma/Veggie stuffed grape leaves
Koruzott Juhturobol/Feta with spices
Olives Marinees
Naan
Assorted Fruits and Sauces

Second Course:
Tuffahiyya/Apple Compote
Mandazi/Savory Breads
Turkman Plov/Rice Pilaf
Borani Esfanaj/Spinach salad
Katuski/Chicken

Third Course:
Assorted Pickles
Salad de Carrottes et Cumin/Carrot salad
Mujaddara/Lentils and rice
Sashlyk/Lamb skewers

Fourth Course (Served as Dessert Side-Board):
Haroset/Mince-meat cookies
Samosa/Walnut fritters
Khaplse/Honey rice cookies
Ghraybeh/Butter biscuits
Ma’Amoul/Date and Nut cookies
Chogi Torti/Cherry tarts

Drinks will be included with meals

Merchanting Information:  Merchant space is available! A 10’ x 10’ space in Heck Hall may be rented from 9AM – 4PM for $5. Merchants please bring your own tables. Additional tables may be available for $5/each. For merchant information, please contact Lady Gwen ferch Llywellyn (Stefanie Fogle). Email: kanamidori[AT]gmail.com

Event Steward\'s Information:  Lady Genevieve Dompier du Marche  (Karen Kalbaugh), 8306 Widgeon Place, LAUREL, MD 20724,  Phone: (313) 330.7441, E-mail:  k_kalbaugh[AT]yahoo.com

Reservations:  Mistress Arianna Morgan  (Chris Stuermer), 405 Arundel Road, Tracys Landing , MD 20779,  Phone: (410) 286.8108, E-mail:  chrissings[AT]juno.com

Directions:  Take the most convenient route to I-97, Exit 10.  Follow Benfield Blvd. to East for 3.5 miles to the site; the church is on the right.