Crown Tourney

Shire of ACG - AEthelmearc
May 8-10 2009

Site Info (to top)

Schedule (to top)

Facilities (to top)

The Tourney Field, from the Rifle Range looking toward the Boat Pavilion and Faylor Lake. A gravel road is in the foreground.

Tourney Field: large (approximately 180. x 300.) grassy field that gently slopes toward Faylor Lake. Trees/low shrubs line both long sides. The lake and a gravel road front the opposite short sides. A large (42. x 80.) open pavilion by the lake has electric overhead lights, and four picnic tables. Another nearby open pavilion (20. x 40.) has electric overhead lights, electrical outlets, four picnic tables, and a flush toilet.

This field can easily accommodate dozens of tourney shades and pavilions and still have plenty of real estate for the tourney field. Combatants who contact the Autocrat in advance will be allotted ring-side space for their tourney shade or pavilion.

Dining Hall: Centrally located, this stone hall has wooden beams and a large fireplace. We can comfortably seat over 100 at the rectangular tables (8 per table) and benches.

On-site Lodging: Tired of shelling out mega-bucks to stay in a hotel room? Arrive on Friday night, and skip that stressful Saturday-morning drive! Stay overnight in a communal cabin, a private cabin, or set up your tent or pavilion. For more details, see Lodging Options, below.

Shower House: This recently-constructed building has, in individual private cubicles, 8 flush toilets with sinks and 9 showers. Handicap-accessible cubicles are heated and have hot water and electricity. It is located near the feast hall, immediately behind Harris Cabin.

Additional bathrooms are located at the Trading Post Building (4 heated, handicap-accessible cubicles with flush toilets, sinks, heat, hot water, and electricity) and in a small building opposite the Dining Hall (men's and women's rooms, handicap-accessible, flush toilets, sinks, hot water, and electricity). The latter are located 100 yards away from the Tourney Field, via a gravel path.

Plenty of parking: The large gravel lot at the foot of the camp can easily provide parking for 80 to 100 cars. For combatants and event staff, .close parking. will be available near the tourney field.

Penns Creek: If you like to fish, bring your gear! Penns Creek is well known for its excellent fishing. You will need to have a valid PA license to fish in the creek.

Event Fees (to top)

The $3.00 per person Non-Member Surcharge will be collected at check-in for those without proof of current membership.

Reservations (to top)

ALL reservations must include for each person:

1. modern name
2. SCA name
3. lodging preference (Sheary, Harris, tenting, or none)
4. itemized breakdown of fees included in reservation
5. names and ages of any children, if attending

If you plan to fight in Crown Tourney, we would appreciate it if you would include your contact information (email address or phone) so we may contact you with entrants-only information. For tourney entrants and staff who arrive on-site on Saturday morning, there will be a separate check-in line to speed you on your way.

Troll will be open from 5:00 on Friday afternoon to 1:00 that night. It will reopen at 7:00 on Saturday morning and close at 1:00 in the afternoon.

Lodging Options (to top)

NOTE: Our woods are lovely, dark, and deep! Overnight guests should plan to bring a portable light source to help navigate wooded paths safely at night.

Communal Cabins

• Edna Sheary Lodge $15.00 per bunk space; sleeps 32 (16 bunk beds) in two separate sleeping areas; kitchenette; large meeting room; porch; bathroom with showers, toilets, sinks; heat, air conditioning, electricity. This cabin is handicap-accessible. It is also the cabin closest to the tourney field. **As of Saturday 5/2, there were 16 beds left**
• Harris Cabin $10.00 per bunk space; sleeps 30 (15 bunk beds) in a large dormitory-style room; knotty pine paneling; kitchenette with stove, refrigerator, sink; wood stove, fireplace, electricity. This is the cabin closest to the dining hall and shower house. **As of Saturday 5/2, there were 5 beds left**

Note that both of the communal cabins have cooking facilities. Guests who stay overnight but do not wish to eat the feast are welcome to cook for themselves; those who do so must bring their own food as well as cooking and clean-up supplies.

Private Cabins

Groups wishing to bunk together may contact our Reservations Clerk about renting a private cabin. These must be reserved in advance and paid for by April 18, 2009.

• Ertel Lodge sleeps 18 (bunk beds); kitchenette with stove, refrigerator, sink; wood stove, electricity. This cabin is near the tourney field. Rental for the weekend is $150.00 plus $25 fuel deposit. **Ertel is now reserved**
• Tebin Cabins 2 large cabins sleep 8 each; 2 small cabins sleep 4 each; bunk beds, electricity. These rustic cabins are located near the dining hall. Rental for the weekend is $60.00 (large Tebin) or $55 (small Tebin). ***ALL tebins are now reserved***

Tenting no additional charge

• Plenty of camping The site covers hundreds of acres. Those wishing to camp overnight will find plenty of flat open areas suitable for pavilions as well as wooded campsites for smaller tents. Please do not camp on the lakefront, as the camp will charge us extra for this.

Meals (to top)

Because we understand it is not always possible to leave the field once the tourney has begun, we will provide a boxed lunch to Crown Tourney entrants, consorts and Tourney staff. Please help us take good care of you by reserving in advance! Those with dietary concerns should contact by April 15.

On-board for Saturday's feast is limited to 64, so RESERVE EARLY to avoid disappointment! We currently have over 40 reservations. If you want an on-board spot, don't wait much longer! The feast will be prepared under the supervision of the Head Cook, ; those with dietary concerns should contact him by April 15.

The Feast Menu is now available!.

On-board spaces are currently filled. Contact the Reservations Clerk (Aine) to have your name added to the waiting list. If space becomes available prior to the event, she will contact you. Otherwise, check with her when you arrive to see if there have been any cancellations.

We are very grateful to all who have made reservations for Crown Tourney, as this helps us to better plan how many people to expect for lunch. Please continue to let us know if you will be joining us -- even if it is just for the day!

Open flames are permitted in the dining hall.

In addition, we will also have a "Hospitality Table" available in the dining hall throughout the entire event; this will be stocked with small snacks as well as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. (Please note that the Hospitality Table area will not be accessible during set-up for feast and the feast itself.)

Additional Activities (to top)

• We invite the artists and artisans of the Kingdom to bring an item for the A&S Display. (Documentation, while not required, is A Very Good Thing as a way of teaching others about your item and your art.) The display will open Friday evening and conclude with an Artists. Social Hour, which will begin one hour after the tourney ends. Please contact Mistress Euriol of Lothian to let her know your space requirements or for more information.
• We invite those arriving Friday night to join us in the hall for games and pastimes suitable for a civilized court.
• Merchants are welcome to display their wares in the Boat Pavilion at one end of the tourney field. Those who wish to set up their own tent must contact the Autocrat in advance.

Site Restrictions (to top)

• The Boy Scouts do not permit alcohol on the premises. Nor do they permit pets.
  Please do not jeopardize our future use of the site by violating their policies. If we find that you have alcohol, you will be asked to leave the site with no refund.
• Smoking is not permitted in any buildings. Smokers will be asked to "can" their butts. (Butt cans will be provided.)
• The lakeside, COPE (high ropes) Course, and pool are off-limits.
• Electric heaters may not be used in any buildings.
• The site is handicap-accessible. However, it should be noted that it is a Boy Scout Camp located on the side of a mountain, and the roads and paths are gravel, not paved. This can make getting about difficult. Guests with mobility concerns may contact the Autocrat in advance to arrange for special driving and parking dispensations.
• Cell phone service at the site is spotty, depending on one's carrier.
• Drivers are asked to use their flashers and to travel at the posted 10 miles per hour.

Nearby Accommodations and Amenities (to top)

• Days Inn in Lewisburg (45 minutes from the site) quoted us a group-rate price of $68 for a room (non-smoking) with 2 doubles. (Minimum of 10 rooms to get the discount). You must ask for the SCA group coming in May. The deadline for the discount price is April 8th. You must reserve with a credit card. The Days Inn can be reached at 570-523-1171.
• Other nearby hotels and B&B's can be located on the The Susquehanna Valley Visitor website.
• Those traveling from the west might look into accommodations in State College, PA, which is also approximately 45 minutes from the site. However, prices there are likely to be higher.
• The closest grocery store (mom-and-pop type) and gas station is located in Laurelton, about 5 miles from the site. The closest "real" grocery store is located in Mifflinburg, about 30 minutes from the site.
• A number of restaurants are located 15 to 30 minutes from the site. Mifflinburg has a McDonalds and a Sheetz, along with several pizza places, a sub shop, and a more upscale restaurant, all on its main street. Closer to the site, a country-kitchen style restaurant is located east of Hartleton.

Directions (to top)

From the West, East and North: Find your best route to Route I-80. Take Exit 210 A, Route 15 South, to Lewisburg. Stay on Route 15 S for about 7 miles; you will come to the intersection of Routes 15 and 45 at a light. Turn right onto Route 45 West. Continue at the * below.

From the South: Find your best route to Route 15 North. In Lewisburg, you will come to the intersection of Routes 15 and 45 at a light. Turn left onto Route 45 West. Continue at the * below.

(*) Proceed west on Route 45 West for about 17 miles, passing through the towns of Mifflinburg and Hartleton (follow speed limits here). At the intersection of Route 235 South, turn left.

From this turn, follow signs for 235 South for approximately 3 miles through Laurelton (last chance for food, gas, and ATM) and Glen Iron. The road makes several 90-degree turns; just before the last one, you will pass the West End Fire Company on your left.

Turn right onto Creek Road at the 4-way intersection past this last 90-degree turn. Penns Creek should be on your left. Stay on this road for approximately three miles; you will pass a large 3 story stone house with three arches, on your right, at this point you are about one mile from the Camp.

After you cross the bridge over Penns Creek . Penns Creek Campground will be on your right --turn right at the sign for Thomas Dam Road/Boy Scout Camp.

Camp Karoondinha is on the left, up the hill. As you come up the hill, look for the Troll sign. Please park your vehicle in the parking lot after you have checked in and unloaded your gear.

Contacts (to top)

Autocrat, Mistress Alicia Langland
hutchnsn@bucknell.edu

Reservations, Lady Aine ingen ui Aengusa
joannemcg1@verizon.net

Head Cook, Master Gille MacDhonuill
whutchis@bucknell.edu

Lunch Cook, Lady Aibell ingen Dairmata
ladyaibell@yahoo.com

A&S Display, Mistress Euriol of Lothian
euriol@yahoo.com