Canton of Gallavally

Gyldenholt Anniversary 2024

by | June 19, 2024 | Old Events | 0 Comments

Location: Cedar Grove Park – 11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
Greetings, The Barony of Gyldenholt and Baron Jens inn draumspaki and Baroness Ida Haroldsdottir, look forward to welcoming all in the celebration of their 45th anniversary of Gyldenholt and the investiture of their new Baron Brynjòlfr Brandsson and Baroness Dyrfinna Drengsdottir.
The theme of the day is “A Roaring Good Time – a celebration of mythical and mundane beasts.” Their Excellencies will be looking for Armored, Rapier, Youth, Bardic and Arts & Science Champions.
Please note that the opening court will start at 9:30 am. This is to allow for the busy day to get started.
SCHEDULE:
8am – Site Open
9:30am – Opening Court (at their Majesty’s pleasure)
11:30am – Presentation court
12pm – Bardic performances
1pm-2pm – Artisan Showcase
2pm – Ice flow erik opens for boffer fun for all
4pm – Closing Court
6pm – Site closes
EVENT REGISTRATION:
Adult Event Registration: $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Children 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at the gate. Please make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt”.
COMBAT SCENARIOS:
Armored Combat is the standard double elimination, any weapons form. The finals will contain a twist. Since the theme of the day is “A Roaring Good TIme: A Celebration of Mythical and Mundane Beasts.”, The final contestants must hold a mythical or mundane beast (provided). The beast must be killed before the combatant may be attacked.
Rapier Combat is the standard double elimination. The finals will contain a twist. Since the theme of the day is “A Roaring Good TIme: A Celebration of Mythical and Mundane Beasts.”, The final contestants must defeat the mythical beast (a MOD volunteer). The beast must be killed before the combatants may attack each other.
Youth Combat is scheduled to begin after the 4th round of Armored Fighting. A Youth Champion will be chosen based on the most honorable and chivalrous combatian.
At 2:00pm – the Ice Flows will be open for Boffer wars. Gather friends of all ages and play on the ice flows.
ACTIVITIES:
The Arts and Science display will have a 1 hour artisan showcase at 1pm to 2pm. All artisans are asked to participate by coming to the Arts pavilion and stand with their art and discuss. The Arts & Sciences entries do not need to follow the theme of the day. The entries do not require documentation but it is encouraged. If you have never written documentation and you wish to try your hand at it, go to this link https://docs.google.com/…/1KayQax41atBfsnfWIPlt…/edit…
BARDIC COMPETITION:
The new Baron and Baroness will be selecting a Bardic Champion. The competition will take place at 12pm. All bardic competitors will need to check in with Senor Arasibo Salgado. The bardic pieces do not need to adhere to the theme of the day. Due to allotted time, we ask that the bardic pieces be no more than 3 minutes in length.
MERCHANTS:
Merchants are welcome however, you must provide for your own city license and insurance.
EVENT STEWARDS:
Lord Nathi mac Lachtnain and Duchess Staeina Halfdanardottir
EVENT EMAIL: anniversary.event@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org
DIRECTIONS:
From the North – Take your best route to I-5 South. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.
From the South – Take your best route to I-5 North. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.
DISCLAIMER:
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
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Gyldenholt/Lyondemere Yule 2023

by | November 3, 2023 | Old Events | 0 Comments

Their Excellencies of Gyldenholt, Jens and Ida, and Their Excellencies of Lyondemere, Gareth and Alatiel, invite you to join them at their “hearth” to break bread during a combined Yule celebration Saturday, December 9, 2023 in the Barony of Lyondemere. The festivities will begin at 4:30pm. Feast will be served at 6pm. 

The event is set to take place in Flanders in the early 1500’s and will feature some set tableaus ideal for capturing your perfect medieval moment during the evening. There will be lots of activities for both the young and young at heart alike, including our famous “snowball” fight, various gaming and craft activities, a medieval-themed (white elephant) gift exchange, and a visit from Father Christmas. There are also a number of contests afoot to celebrate our “hearth and home” theme, including a costume contest, bardic competition, table-decorating contest, and best themed dessert. Her Excellency of Lyondemere requests the populace to bring out their visual arts (painting, drawings, scribal, sculpture) for display, including works in progress. Tables will be provided. Their Excellencies of Gyldenholt are sponsoring a toy drive for Toys for Tots. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Contact the event stewards if you would like to sponsor a tableau. 

For those who desire to have gifts handed out to their children by Father Christmas, please provide said gift labeled with the child’s name. Pass it to Their Excellencies of Gyldenholt upon your arrival.

Lady Eydis Katla is planning a fabulous feast for our homecoming, to include:
Appetizers/snacks: fruit, nuts, seed, saxon bread, herb butters, and honey.
Dinner: walnut and apple salad with fresh cheese, honey roasted veggies, pickled veggies, garlic mushrooms Mains: Salt dough leg of lamb, chicken skause and a hearty barley and vegetable porridge for our vegetarian guests.

We would like to invite the populace to participate in providing potluck desserts (they may be entered into the contest at your discretion).  As a courtesy to those with food allergies, please ensure a card listing the ingredients of the dessert is also provided for each dessert.

The feast is capped at 50 people. We will take feast reservations until December 1, 2023, or until we are full. Please send your reservation request to yule@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org.

Location: Fellowship Hall at Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Registration information: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 discount for adult SCA members. Children under 18 years of age are guests of the Barony. In addition, the feast is $8.00 for adults and youth ages 13 and older, $5.00 for children ages 5 through 12. Children under 5 years of age may attend the feast for free. Off-board seating is available at no charge. Please make checks payable to: SCA, Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt.

 

Schedule of the day:

4:30 pm – Site opens

6:00 pm – Feast commences

7:00 pm – Populace-provided Potluck Dessert and Bardic Competition

7:30 pm – Court at Their Excellencies’ pleasure

8:30 pm – Site clean-up. Everyone is welcome (encouraged) to assist.

9:00 pm – site closes.

Thank you in advance. We are excited to welcome you home for the holidays! 

Directions:

Find your favorite transportation and head to Riviera United Methodist Church, located at 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Ample handicap-accessible parking is available directly adjacent to the Fellowship Hall. The driveway to get to the parking lot is located on the south side of the property (to the left if you are facing the front of the sanctuary). Go down the hill and turn right to access the parking lot and Fellowship Hall.

EVENT STEWARDS:

Ceridwen Killian and Dryfinna Valsdottir

Email: yule@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org

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Festival of the Rose 2023

by | June 5, 2023 | Old Events | 0 Comments

LOCATION:
1000 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806, United States
The Barony of Gyldenholt invites you to join us on August 19, 2023, to celebrate Her Royal Majesty Lorissa and witness the selection of her Arts & Sciences Champion. By HRM’s request, the theme for the day will be “For Honor, Love and Beauty,” these are the words inscribed inside the Consort’s Crowns. The day’s theme can also include reverence and remembrances of all the Caidan Roses.
 
SCHEDULE:  8:00 am – Site opens for set up 9:00 am – Site opens for the populace 10:00 am (or at Her Majesty’s discretion) – Opening Court 12:00 pm – Lunch break 1:00 pm – Bardic Performances 4:00 pm – Closing Court 5:00 pm – Site clean up 6:00 pm – Site closes
ACTIVITIES: There will be an A&S competition with displays for those wishing to become Her Majesty’s A&S Champion. Those who do not wish to compete are still encouraged to display their art on a space available basis. There will be Bardic Performances, as well as classes and demos. Please sign up using the appropriate form below:
Please use this form to request table space for your arts competition display: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc…/viewform
Please use this form to schedule for your performance art: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfct8xAFW4usd…/viewform
Artisans are encouraged to provide art demos and/or classes throughout the day. Please submit this class sign-up form if you would like to teach or demo your art: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfwCKK8Q5LVDs…/viewform
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration $15.00, Adult Member Discount Event Registration $10.00 (upon proof of membership). Children under the age of 17 are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at gate. Small bills are appreciated. Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt”. There are no refunds.
SITE INFORMATION & RESTRICTIONS: This is a DRY site. Merchants are welcome. Please plan for setting up outdoors in a semi-shaded concrete patio area. Pop-ups are acceptable.
DIRECTIONS: Anaheim United Methodist Church is in the City of Anaheim. To reach the church, take the Santa Ana Freeway (#5) to the State College off-ramp, towards The City Dr. Turn right on N. State College Blvd. The church will be on the right-hand side. Or take the Garden Grove Freeway (#22) to The City Dr off-ramp. Turn left on The City Dr. The City Dr becomes N. State College Blvd. The Church Will be on the right-hand side.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/JpHsn1fP4cK2
EVENT STEWARDS: Countess Leonora Morgana, Duchess Bridge Lucia MacKenzie, and Master Dafydd ap Thomas (site Steward) EVENT EMAIL: festivalrose@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org
DISCLAIMER: Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary
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