Defending the Gate VII/Stierbach Baronial Investiture
(2008-03-22 - Site opens at 10 AM & Closes at 9:30 PM)
Sudentorre
Once again, as the weather warms, the snows thaw, and the world begins to stir anew from its winter slumber, the Canton of Sudentorre looks to its gates with anticipation . . . of celebration! In previous years we have eagerly awaited our allies to aid in the defense of our lands. This year, we will be opening our gates and welcoming all our allies and any others from far and wide to a proper spring festival and tournament in honor of the new Baron and Baroness of Stierbach. Join us as we gather to welcome and greet Their Excellencies, hoping to curry their favor through competition and merrymaking!Martial Activities: Special martial activities will be held in Heavy Combat, Archery, Rapier and Thrown Weapons. As in previous years we shall be hosting a group-style Martial and A&S Tournament. Consult the website for further information.
Arts & Sciences Activities: In our lovely hall, we shall be hosting both an open A&S competition as part of the tournament and St. Catherine's Prize Tourney. Participation in St. Catherine Tourney is limited and requires pre-registration; visit the website or contact Master Aldred Blackwood at blackwoodjewellery@hotmail.com soon!
Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 10.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Adult, Non-Member: | $ 13.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Child (7-17): | $ 5.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Child (0-6): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 0.00 Feast |
Make Checks Payable To: Canton of Sudentorre, SCA, Inc.
Site: Lake Anna Winery (same location as the VA Ren Fest), 5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 (540-895-5085). The winery will be hosting wine tastings during the event and welcomes those interested (and old enough).
Site Restrictions: Outside alcohol is not permitted on site; however, you may taste and/or purchase wine at the winery, which may be consumed on-site. Pets are not permitted. Candles are permitted.
Website: sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org/dtg7.php
Feast Information: An evening feast will be held, but is limited to 100 seats. Please pre-register as noted below to ensure a seat will be available for you. A lunch is included with site admission. Menus and ingredient lists will be posted on the website as they become available.
Merchanting Information: We will be hosting merchants, who are always welcome at a proper festival! Contact Lady Rowen at mdvlsoul@aol.com
Event Steward's Information: Otel Altunat (Joel Cropley), 1440 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: (540) 371-4151. Email: otel@cox.net
Reservations: Siegfried McClure (James Ernst), PO Box 6625, Fredericksburg, VA 22041. Phone: (540) 720-5118. E-mail: SiegfriedMcclure@aol.com