WR - Academy of the Courtier

[BrianC]

The Southern Region of Ansteorra Announces,

	In the tradition of Antoine de Pluvinel, the Ansteorran Baronies of Bryn 
Gwylad, Bjornsburg, Raven's Fort, and the Shire of Tempio will host a 
Southern Regional Event: - Academy of the Courtier -.
	Where will be taught, demonstrated, and lectured on, many topics that 
would interest a Sixteenth-century gentle.Some class topics include: The 
Roudy Ladies of London, Gambling and Games, Historical Russia, A Brief 
Chronology of Weapons, Geometry of Fence, Vincentio Saviolo - his practise, 
The Italian Courtesan, The English Prostitute, Tilting at the Rings,... and 
many others. The Barony of Raven's Fort will be running an Archery range. 
Any who would wish are welcome to come and practice that prized skill. If 
you have never had the opportunity, lessons and equipment will be available 
throughout the day.

	On Sunday, a friendly fencing competition will take place to sharpen any 
skills that may have been learned the previous day. Wagers happily 
encouraged.

	This event will take place at the Singing Hill horse farm outside of 
Taylor, Texas. The site opens at 5:00 on Friday, Nov. 13 and close at 3:00 
on Sunday, Nov. 15. Pets are welcome on a leash and with written proof of 
current rabies vaccination only. Site fee is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for 
children 6-12, and no family will pay more than $24.00. Please make checks 
payable to SCA Inc. - Barony of Bryn Gwlad. The site is wet in period 
containers only, please.

	The feast fee is $6.00 per person and will provide both a lunch and 
dinner.
	Lunch
	Lombard Chicken Pasties	
	Stuffed Eggs		
	Spinach Tart		
	Honey Nut Conserve
	
	Dinner
	Breads and Butters
	Cold Pork Loin Roast w/Warm Sauces
	Almond Chicken Cuminade
	Honey-Glazed Vegetables
	Pears in Syrup

	

Directions:	
	From Houston - Take 290 West to Elgin. There you will turn North on 95 and 
drive to Taylor. Just outside Taylor, take 79 East until you reach Co. Rd 
421. (Careful, it's hard to see.) Turn left on 421 and drive until you run 
into Co. Rd 414. Turn right. Singing Hill farm is on the right. (The site 
is 3.8 miles after you turn off of 79.)	

	From Dallas - Take I35 South to Round Rock. Take the 79 (Taylor) exit and 
head East on 79. Stay on 79 (Business 79 will take you right through 
Taylor, 79 will go around it) until you get to Co Rd 421. (From I35 to Co. 
Rd 421 is about 23.4 miles.) Turn left on 421 and drive until you run into 
Co. Rd 414. Turn right. Singing Hill farm is on the right. (The site is 3.8 
miles after you turn off of 79.)

	From San Antonio/Austin - Take I35 North to Round Rock. Take the 79 
(Taylor) exit and head East on 79. Stay on 79 (Business 79 will take you 
right through Taylor, 79 will go around it) until you get to Co Rd 421. 
(From I35 to Co. Rd 421 is about 23.4 miles.) Turn left on 421 and drive 
until you run into Co. Rd 414. Turn right. Singing Hill farm is on the 
right. (The site is 3.8 miles after you turn off of 79.)	

	Lodgings for horses is $20 for the weekend and space is limited, so please 
make reservations with Don~a Gwenno. Horses must have current negative 
Coggins.	

	Lodgings for humans can be found in Round Rock and Taylor. Camping is 
available on-site. Ground fires are permitted.

For more information about this most wonderful event Please feel free to 
contact the Steward. Please no calls After 10:00p

	Steward:Aeron Harper			(512) 259-2123		daaavor at juno.com
	
	Dance:Mistress Ariella DOaille		(512) 260-3740		hemphill at shield.com	
	Horse:Do-a Gwenno			(512) 465-7947		crossbow at jump.net
	Archery:HL Yoshimoto			(409) 295-4671		
	Feast:Baroness Clarissa di Firenze	(512) 990-7306		difirenze at usa.net





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