{"id":881,"date":"2025-05-09T15:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/?page_id=881"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:12:39","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"difl_df_adh_heading_0 difl_df_adh_heading et_pb_module\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"df-heading-container \">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"df-heading\"> <span class=\"infix \">Welcome to Nordwache<\/span> <span class=\"suffix \">Your Home for the Society for Creative Anachronism in Madera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare County. <\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_0 et_pb_group_carousel et_pb_group et_pb_module et_pb_group_carousel_dots_center et_pb_group_carousel_dots_below\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_track\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"simcal-calendar-list simcal-calendar-list-compact\"><div class=\"simcal-events-list-container\" data-prev=\"1786896000\" data-next=\"1787101200\" data-heading-small=\"Aug 16, 2026\" data-heading-large=\"August 16, 2026\"><div class=\"simcal-weekday-0 simcal-past simcal-day simcal-day-has-events simcal-day-has-1-events simcal-events-calendar-2605\" data-events-count=\"1\">\n\t<ul class=\"simcal-events\">\n\t<li class=\"simcal-event simcal-event-recurring simcal-event-has-location simcal-events-calendar-2605\" style=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Event\" data-start=\"1786896000\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simcal-event-details\"><div style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong><span class=\"simcal-event-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Nordwache Archery Practice<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-date\" data-event-start=\"1786896000\" data-event-format=\"F j, Y\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-08-16T09:00:00-07:00\">August 16, 2026<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-time\" data-event-start=\"1786896000\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-08-16T09:00:00-07:00\">9:00 am<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"simcal-event-end simcal-event-end-time\" data-event-end=\"1786906800\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"endDate\" content=\"2026-08-16T12:00:00-07:00\">12:00 pm<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"simcal-event-address simcal-event-start-location\" itemprop=\"location\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Place\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Heartland Archery Madera Range\" \/><meta itemprop=\"address\" content=\"Heartland Archery Madera Range\" \/>Heartland Archery Madera Range<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<div class=\"simcal-event-description\" itemprop=\"description\"><p>Map apps do not have the best route for most vehicles, cutting through private lands, and dirt roads with large holes. The following map was based on the one provided by the business owner.<br \/>Also, $10.00, 24 hr access business site fee per person; cash, CashApp, or Venmo.<br \/>Site waiver required: <a href=\"https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/w\/609c4cbe904aa\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/w\/609c4cbe904aa\/web\/<\/u><\/a><br \/>I hope to see folks there!<\/p>\n<p>Heartland Archery Range<br \/>Map Location at 37\u00b001&#8217;59.6&#8243;N, 120\u00b007&#8217;17.1&#8243;W<br \/>Madera, CA (Map apps show incorrect directions.)<br \/>Follow CA-99 N to Ave 18 1\/2 (exit 159) in Madera County.<br \/>Take exit 159 from CA-99 N.<br \/>Head East towards Rd 24 (T intersection).<br \/>Turn North onto Rd 24.<br \/>Follow arrows around on visual map for safest drive.<br \/>Turn West onto Ave 20.<br \/>It starts as a gravel &amp; dirt road past an orchard.<br \/>Ave 19 1\/2 is a dirt road with large holes, but is faster.<br \/>$10.00, 24 hr access site fee per person; cash, CashApp, or Venmo.<br \/>Site waiver required: <a href=\"https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/w\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/w\/<\/u><\/a><br \/>609c4cbe904aa\/web\/<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=MG9laG1wYWZpc21tdGk2ZWF2N2xuY3NpbmVfMjAyNjA4MTZUMTYwMDAwWiB3ZWJ3cmlnaHQub2ZmaWNlckBub3Jkd2FjaGUuc2NhLWNhaWQub3Jn&#038;ctz=America\/Los_Angeles\" target=\"_blank\" >See more details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"simcal-ajax-loader simcal-spinner-top\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"simcal-icon-spinner simcal-icon-spin\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A word from the Baron and Baroness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_flex_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1023 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-1023 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-baron-and-baroness\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/2025\/10\/23\/fire-and-ice-target-tourney-thank-you\/\">Fire and Ice Target Tourney Thank You!<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/author\/nordwacheweb\/\" title=\"Posts by nordwacheweb\" rel=\"author\">nordwacheweb<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Oct 23, 2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/baron-and-baroness\/\" rel=\"tag\">BB<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>After a day of recovery I feel rested enough to comment on the glorious weekend that was shared with Siri and I by so many amazing people. First to the stewards that did an amazing job preparing, Dame Joan (Kimiko Small), Baroness Muirenn (Robin Mele), and Baroness&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_994 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-994 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-baron-and-baroness category-crier\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/2025\/07\/30\/academia-inbound\/\">Academia inbound!<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/author\/nordwachebaron\/\" title=\"Posts by Baron of Nordwache\" rel=\"author\">Baron of Nordwache<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Jul 30, 2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/baron-and-baroness\/\" rel=\"tag\">BB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/crier\/\" rel=\"tag\">Crier<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>We are preparing for our upcoming Arts and Science learning day known as Academia on August 23rd. I know I have one class in the schedule already but am planning a second add and look forward to learning from all the wonderful people from Nordwache and surrounding&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/881\/page\/2\/?et_blog\" >&laquo; Older Entries<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">News from the Crier<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_1 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_right et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_flex_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_994 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_1_0 post-994 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-baron-and-baroness category-crier\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/2025\/07\/30\/academia-inbound\/\">Academia inbound!<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/author\/nordwachebaron\/\" title=\"Posts by Baron of Nordwache\" rel=\"author\">Baron of Nordwache<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Jul 30, 2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/baron-and-baroness\/\" rel=\"tag\">BB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/crier\/\" rel=\"tag\">Crier<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>We are preparing for our upcoming Arts and Science learning day known as Academia on August 23rd. I know I have one class in the schedule already but am planning a second add and look forward to learning from all the wonderful people from Nordwache and surrounding&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_727 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_1_1 post-727 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-crier\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/2024\/09\/10\/kearney-ren-faire\/\">Kearney Ren Faire<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/author\/nordwacheweb\/\" title=\"Posts by nordwacheweb\" rel=\"author\">nordwacheweb<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Sep 10, 2024<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/crier\/\" rel=\"tag\">Crier<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>It&#8217;s that time of year that we look to possibly doing the demo at Kearny Ren Faire. If you are interested in participating please let me know by email. The dates for the Faire is November 9th and 10. We had a large turn out last year. I hope to have an even larger&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_653 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_1_2 post-653 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-crier tag-chatelaine tag-newcomer tag-welcome\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/2023\/11\/19\/welcome-to-nordwache\/\">Welcome to Nordwache<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/author\/nordwacheweb\/\" title=\"Posts by nordwacheweb\" rel=\"author\">nordwacheweb<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Nov 19, 2023<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/places.sca-caid.org\/nordwache\/category\/crier\/\" rel=\"tag\">Crier<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Welcome, My name is Siri, I am the Chatelaine. 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