We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;
It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant. if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/
Montagne du Roi Midsummer Revel
Otherwise known as our Pennsic Pity Party
Seaside, CA
Come and hang out with some of your people. We are planning to have heavy fighters and rapier fighters. We will need to have marshals for both. We also intend to have some Arts and Science classes. Would you like to teach a class?
There will be a potluck lunch. Who wants to run the BBQ? Fire! Meat!
If you have any questions, please contact the event steward, Garrett Logan Todhunter (Garrett Paynter). Ramsheart20@gmail.com Cellphone 831-277-5503, landline 831-394-4561.
Site opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00PM. Site fee is donation
Site information: Laguna Grande Park in the Lake Side area, parking closes to Chili’s.
1249 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Directions: Take Hwy 1 to Canyon Del Rey exit, turn inland. Site is on the right, just past Embassy Suites and Chili’s.
Their majesties King Kenric and Queen Dagmar the Red invite you to the coronation of their Heirs, Crown Princess Catronia and Crown Prince Cyrus!
Please join us in the beautiful small town of Blue Lake (there is NO lake) in the heart of the redwoods and the sun and salt sea air and celebrate The West with courts, fighting, archery, and arts and sciences.
Features of the site:
- There are approximately 13 acres of fresh mown grass in a flat field, with running potable water.
- Walking distance and all connected are the Casino and Hotel which has a wonderful Restaurant called Alice’s and Sushi Bar inside..
- Walking distance to the small convenience store with attached gas station, a propane tank refill station and ice and a small amount of groceries.
- There are also hook-ups and parking for RV’s and a hotel within walking distance of the site.
- Dogs are allowed as long as they are on leashes.
(The hotel is being renovated and hopefully it will be complete before the event and I will notify everyone if it will be available)
PLEASE BE AWARE!
THIS IS ADJACENT TO THE CASINO AND THEY DO NOT ALLOW ANY KIND OF WEAPONS (STEEL, ARCHERY, ETC.) INSIDE THE CASINO OR IN THE CASINO PARKING LOT.
Event Steward: Lois Crawford aka Solveig Brunsdottir Email:lois1854@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: 707-502-7696
Start time: Site will open at 12pm on Friday, August 24th, 2022 and closes at 4pm on August 26th, 2022.
Site fee: Adult non-member registration $30; Adult member Registration $25. 17 and under free. No family cap.
Site information: Blue Lake Casino and Hotel 755 Rancheria Road Blue Lake, CA 95525 707-668-9770
Directions: From the North and the South take 101 to Arcata, CA and turn East onto the Hwy 299 exit and drive about 6 miles to the Blue Lake exit. There will be signs posted. Please follow them. You will come to a roundabout and you will turn right towards the Casino on Chartin Road. At the first corner turn left (SCA sign will be here and a little confusing because the street is also named Chartin). Go about two blocks to Rancheria Road (SCA sign here)and turn right. Ahead of you is a chain link gate that will be open and after passing thru it turn right (SCA sign here) onto a narrow lane and go straight towards the Casino and the encampment. You are There!
For the RV parking – before you go thru the chain link fence, turn right into the RV parking area. You will need to register with the hotel (if not open, contact the casino) and they will give you a key to unlock the power and waste area. PLEASE DO NOT GO THRU THE HOTEL PARKING LOT!
We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;
It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant. if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/
Calling ALL Fighters!
Take up your arms for a day of melees and tournaments in the arts of WAR! Timed right in between Pennsic and Great Western War, in order to serve as the perfect opportunity to keep your melee and tourney skills honed!
Tournaments will be run by the ever-talented Meister Dustin Thorn, as at events past. They will kick off with the all–may–enter, with a bear-pit running concurrent to the all-may-enter starting after the first elimination round. The combined armored/unarmored duo tournament will return. A capture-the-flag melee with rubber band guns will occur after the traditional post-lunch group photo and a Cut-and-Thrust tournament will end the day’s fighting. Don’t be surprised if there’s a few twists thrown in for these too!
There will be an Arts & Sciences competition decided by populace vote. All entries welcome, including unfinished objects, documentation is always welcome but not required.
We have secured the same great location as in past years and are keeping the gate fees the same as well so come one and all to this event which is unparalleled in the West!
Site Information: Andrews Park Amphitheater (614 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville CA 95688)
West Kingdom Equestrian Championship
Sept 18th 8am to 5pm
Ed Hughes Arena, 600 South Church Street, Ione, Ca 95640
Event Steward: Dianne Karp (Siobhan ni Seaghdha, OP) diannekarp@gmail.com 775.742.1457
Site fee: $25 nonmember adult, $20 member adult, children under 18 free.
General Directions: From the North, take your best route to Ione, CA From W Main Street, turn right onto 124s/S Church St and left into the arena. From the south, take 99 to 88E in Stockton, turn left on 124N and right into the arena.
Welcome to West Kingdom Equestrian Championship AS 57. We have a different site this year as the archers will not be with us. ED Hughes Arena is very large and is covered. The event is a one-day event but there is the option to haul your horse(s) onto the site the evening before. Please do not plan to arrive before 5pm so as to give the event steward time to arrive on site.
Box stalls are $45. Outside pens are $27. Owner set up pens are $18. Sleeping onsite over night is $18 for a dry camp. If you are not bringing horses to overnight, please do not plan to camp, thank you. All fees are payable to the City of Ione. Forms must be signed, and monies given to the Event Steward, when you arrive onsite. Checks are preferred.
As of the writing of this copy, rentals horses have not been confirmed. Please contact the Event Steward or look for announcements in the West Kingdom Facebook group. If you will need to be authorized to ride for this event, and there are no formal practices near you, please let the Event Steward know BEFORE the event so time to do a Games authorization can occur Sunday am.
Championship will have two parts. Part one is a challenge course consisting of Heads, Reed Chop and Rings. The course may be attempted at any gait or combination of gaits. Points are earned for removing Heads and Reeds and for spearing the Rings (rings will be the standard one inch to six inches in diameter). Ring lances must be 7 feet long and loaners are available, as are swords for the Heads and Reed chop. The winner will be determined by dividing your point score by the amount of time it takes to complete. (Example: 50 pts divided by 30 seconds = 1.7. 100 pts divided by 120 seconds = .83). IKEqC point values will be used. There will be a prize for the winner..
The second part will consist of a Ride Before the Prince Element where elegance of horse and rider will be considered. The pattern is a serpentine from Pierre de la Noue, 1620 (out of period but an easier pattern than the in-period serpentine}. It looks like an inverted cone. The Gallery will be looking for consistency of pace, quiet cues, elegance of seat and even loops on the turns. Again, any gait may be used. Extra weight will be given to the rider who canters the whole pattern but ONLY if the other parts are accomplished. A copy of the pattern will be given to everyone in the morning. The Gallery will determine the winner of this part and there will be a prize for it.
***The Champion will be determined by using a ranked order system combining both elements.
Monthly Business Meetings for the Shire of Wolfscairn happen on the third Wednesday of every month @7pm of Zoom.
Zoom links can be found each month on the Shires Facebook page or you can contact the Shire Seneschal.
Seneschal Contact Info:
Audrey of Foxhaven
Email: foxhaven98@gmail.com
Message On Facebook
Come join the Barony of the Westermark at the annual Westermark Madness on Sunday, 25-September 2022 at the San Francisco Archery Range in Pacifica, CA. This year’s merriment includes Heavy and Rapier fighting as well as Archery, A&S classes, fun, and a potluck feast. Gate opens at 9:00 am and the site closes at 6:30 pm (~sunset). More detailed information can be found on the Westermark Madness 2022 Website.
LOTS of fun for everyone! Chivalric combatants, challenge your friends to become the next Thug or Shepherd, or maybe you want to team up with a comrade in arms and try your hand as a two headed troll. Lots of Rapier scenarios will be held too, for the opportunity to be the next Sharp of the Westermark. Archers can enjoy some novelty shoots and other shoots to find the Hood of the Westermark! Artists can have fun with the pumpkin carving competition and enjoy some of our A&S classes taking place.
There will be a potluck style early dinner that will take place after the tournaments and court concludes. If you are able, please bring a side dish or dessert to share, large enough to serve 4 to 8 persons and the Barony will provide the main course. Please make an ingredients list available for those with food allergies. The Barony will provide shredded chicken, pulled pork and roast beef as prepared by our own Baroness Alistair!
Please try to carpool as there is limited parking. We want many people to come, so join the day trip together! Bring sun shades, chairs and tables.
Bring your own potable water – no water on site. Porta potty will be available (We are not that heathenish)
Have Questions? See the Westermark Madness 2022 Website for detailed information, schedules, and driving directions. Also contact Master Sean Tracy of Newbury (tnewby27@gmail.com).
Donations accepted but not expected. Cash or checks only please!
Site address:
San Francisco Archers
Rifle Range Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
https://www.facebook.com/events/1138263310100504
Directions to site:
- From the north: Take your best route to Hwy 1 at the Sharp Park Rd exit in Pacifica. Go south on Lundy Way from the intersection with Sharp Park Rd on the east side of Hwy 1. Turn at the first left onto Rifle Range Rd and follow it to the parking at the end. See the website for finer details.
- From the south (bay side): Heading north on I-280, take exit 41 for State Route 35 toward Skyline Blvd/Pacifica. Turn left onto Sharp Park Rd, and see the details in the map below.
- From the south (coast side): Take your best route to CA Hwy 1 northbound from Half Moon Bay, exit at Sharp Park Rd, and see the details in the map below.
- Event Steward: Chaninai bint Ibrahim ibn Rashid (Chani) – Kristina Spurgeon
- Event Steward phone number and email: 530 520-2377, klbspurgeon@gmail.com
- Date: September 30-October 2, 2022
- Time: Opens Friday at 12:00 PM, closes at 5:00 PM Sunday
- Registration Amount – Adult Event Registration: $30, Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $25, Children under 17 are free, No Family Cap
- Name of sponsoring branch: West Kingdom
- Location of site – Rancho Seco Recreational Park (14962 Twin Cities Rd, Herald CA 95638)
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Directions: See map: Google Maps
General Directions: Take the Twin Cities Road / CA-104 towards Herald. Turn into the park, you will see the old nuclear power plant, 14440 Twin Cities Road.
From Sacramento/North: Find your best route to CA-99 South OR i5-South. Then follow the general directions.
From Fresno/South: Take your best route to CA-99 North. Then follow general directions.
From Reno/East: Take CA-88 West. Then follow general directions.
From Bay Area/West: Find your best route to I-580 East, to I-205 East, to I-5 North and CA-99 North. Then follow general directions. - More will be added in time, please check the FB event page.
We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;
It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant. if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/
Machado School 15130 Sycamore Drive 95037 Morgan Hill, CA
Take Highway 101 to the Tennant Ave exit in Morgan Hill. If you are northbound on 101, turn left and cross the overpass. If you are southbound, turn right on Tennant. Tennant becomes Edmundson when you cross Monterey Road. Turn left on Sunnyside. Turn right on Sycamore. Machado School is on the left after you cross a narrow bridge.
Monthly Business Meetings for the Shire of Wolfscairn happen on the third Wednesday of every month @7pm of Zoom.
Zoom links can be found each month on the Shires Facebook page or you can contact the Shire Seneschal.
Seneschal Contact Info:
Audrey of Foxhaven
Email: foxhaven98@gmail.com
Message On Facebook
Unfortunately, this year the reigning Archery Champion is unavailable to host the event on the normal date with the Equestrian Championship. So, he has secured the Windy Meads Range. All skill levels are welcome to come out and shoot. Come out and and shoot for fun even if you don’t want to compete. Come out and picnic and cheer on the competitors! Bring a sack lunch and maybe a chair. The overall shoot will definitely be scored as a GAT, a Grand Archery Tournament, but the exact elements are not yet known. The winner of this championship will serve as Kingdom Champion for 1 year, stepping up at Twelfth Night. They should be prepared to meet all archery challenges and agree to run the shoot to be held during the following Fall.
Date: October 23, 2022
Event Steward: Sibéal inghean Alaxandair (Sandy Lowry)
Shoot to be run by the current Kingdom Champion, Seán Ó Labhradha
Site Information:
Yolo Bowmen Archery Club (Yolo Grasslands Regional Park, Davis CA )
Yolo Grasslands Regional Park Davis , CA
Start Time:
Gate opens at 9:00 AM and the shoot starts at 10:00 AM. Shooting is expected to be complete about 4:00 PM.
Site Fee: Adult Event Registration: $20, Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Non-archers $5. Children (under 16): free.
Directions: Online maps have been unreliable — like miles off — do not use them unless you want to see miles of backroads that do not include the site!.
If manually entering the address use the Grasslands Regional Park address: “Mace Blvd & Tremont Rd, Davis, CA 95618”. The listed address for Yolo Bowmen when entered will take you half a mile south of the site.
We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;
It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant. if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/