Piers Simmons

Crossroads and Bridges: Building and Burning

September 8, 2017, 5:00pm - September 10, 2017, 9:00am

Join the Shire of Owl's Nest for a medieval weekend celebrating Crossroads and Bridges. Armored Combat led by Sir Iazzi and Rapier Tournaments and Melees all themed around bridges and meeting at crossroads; classes on fire and other fascinating things; an A&S Faire with interesting challenges such as best mead and most obnoxious garb; Friday night the Cock and Feather Tavern with supper and gaming and music and a fantastic feast with dessert revel featuring live music Saturday night followed by a bonfire. (pre-registration before Sept. 1) Member registration $18 for Adult Full Weekend (lodging and meals) $14 Adult Daytrip Registration $23 for Adult Full Weekend(lodging and meals) $19 Adult Daytrip (at the gate) Member registration $22 for Adult Full Weekend (lodging and meals) $18 Adult Daytrip Registration $27 for Adult Full Weekend(lodging and meals) $23 Adult Daytrip Feast for adults and children is $8 Reservationist Lady Caterina Angelica Galilei (mka Lisa Adkins) 4005 Wellcrest Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 Make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Shire of Owls Nest. Site opens at 5:00 p.m. Friday and closes at 9:00 am Sunday. LODGING:Your weekend registration includes bed space Friday and Saturday night. The Oaks Camp at Booker T. Washington State Park has been newly built. The cabins each sleep 8 with new beds and mattresses. You will need to bring your own bedding in twin size. The upper bunks have ladders and safety rails. The shower house is conveniently located at the edge of the cabin grouping. MEALS: Your weekend registration includes supper Friday, and breakfasts Saturday and Sunday. Feast on Saturday is $8 and we ask that you bring your own dishes. Lunch on Saturday will be a fund raiser by the Barony of the South Downs. The feast menu is coming together! Included in the plans: * Salmon * Freshly made soft cheese * Ember Day Tarts * Carrots and Parsnips * Pyes of Paris * Wortes ARTS & SCIENCES: The new hall at this site is a beautiful place to have an Arts and Sciences Friendly Faire! Bring your projects to show us what you have been working on! This is not a competition with strict judging rules but simply a place to show what you are working on for the benefit of us all. Classes so far on Saturday include Bridge Buring, Herb Burning, Chair Making, Dancing, Basket Making, Weaving and several more!