Autocrat's Day Off
The Canton of Caldrithig invites you join us for a weekend of rest and relaxationthe weekend of July 11st - 13rd, 2008 at Murphy's Point Provincial Park.
The site opens at 4:00 p.m. on the 11st and closes at noon on the 13rd.
All are welcome and encouraged to come out and celebrate the 19th annual Autocrat's Day Off. This is a weekend camping event, though Saturday daytrippers are welcome.
*Please note that you must sign in at both the Park gate, and on site.
It is recommended that daytrippers check the Ontario Parks website to see what is the most frugal option for them to pay the Park gate.*
LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME! It promises to be a relaxing weekend.
If You've Never Been To An SCA Event Before, Please Note:
"Autocrat's Day Off" is a medieval event within the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).
A reasonable attempt at pre-17th Century dress is required.
Please contact the Caldrithig Chatelaine, Lady Constance Payne at CaldrithigChatelaine@skraelingalthing.com
BEFORE 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9th, 2006 for information about borrowing garb.
Event steward
| Lady Aelswitha (or 'Withe) of
Caldrithig (Karla Nissle) 1433 Denver Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1H 7E8 (613) 698-8963 organismism@gmail.com |
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A $1.00 Kingdom Event Tithe will be also charged if it has passed by the date of the event.
Cash is the preferred method of payment for this event. If you must cheque, please make all cheques payable to SCA - Caldrithig.
Car fees:
| Overnight car fee: $3.00 | Day Trippers: $10.00 for a pass (think carpooling) |
Activities to include:
Swimming, Saturday evening potluck dinner, bardic circle around the fire (possibly both evenings), Sunday potluck breakfast , a contained campfire suitable for period cooking, marshmallows, relaxing, hiking!
* Please contact the event steward (prior to the event) about bringing dishes to share for either or both of the potlucks.*
Located in the Barony of Skraeling Althing, Murphy's Point is the traditional site for this event, and boasts the best swimming at any event in our Kingdom. Why not come and see for yourself?"
Directions:
From Ottawa (estimated
travel time is 1 hour):
Take Hwy.417 (the Queensway) Westbound.
At exit #145, Merge on to Hwy.7 (heading South).
Turn Left on to Hwy.15 (heading South).
In Smith's Falls follow the signs for Hwy.15 South (and/or Lombard St.).
Continue on Hwy.15 which is also called Lombard St. (for about 10.3km)to Lombardy.
Turn right on Rideau Ferry Rd., which is also called the 1 (and
continue for about 10km NorthWest, you will also cross Lower Rideau
Lake on a
bridge.)
Turn Left on Elm Grove Rd., which is also called the 21 (and continue
for about 10.5km).
Turn Left in to Murphy's Point and continue for 3.3km.
Don't forget to check in at the Murphy's Point Park gate.
From Kingston:
Take Hwy.15 North for about 50-60km.
Turn Left at Hwy.42.
Then, almost immediately turn Right on to Narrow's Lock Rd. and
continue for 14.8km.
Turn Right on to Lally Rd. and continue for 4km.
Turn Right in to Murphy's Point.
Site address:
Murphy's Point Provincial Park
R.R #5 Perth, Ontario campsite #302 613-267-5060
