Welcome to Hartwood’s Mid Summer’s Defenders
Come to our Camelot in the Heart of Hartwood to see our martial defenders find worthy successors!
Our Archery, Heavy, Rapier and Thrown weapons Defender challenges will all be held in our picturesque ‘Camelot’, nestled in Hartwood’s western woodlands.
Event Fee: Adult non-members $35. Youth 17 and under are free. Members will receive a $10 discount. Make checks payable to SCA – Shire of Hartwood.
Directions: Following Highway 4 west and turn right on to Beaver Creek Rd, at a Y junction (with Comox Trail) follow the only paved option and it’s now become Somers Rd. The property gate (on your left) will be well marked by gate opening.
Schedule: Rapier and Heavy Defenders will take place in the morning, while Archery and Thrown Weapons will be in the afternoon. Schedule is open to some flexibility to ensure the tourneys have the time they need, but check back closer to the event for rough times.
There will also be some bardic workshops, and a period Archery challenge for fun.
Site Notes:
Water: Please be advised the site is remote from stores and lacks potable water or other modern services. Bring your own water.
Fires: There is currently a campfire ban in place. Camp stoves and Propane fire bowls are permitted at this time, subject to change.
Pets: Pets are permitted but must be on leash as per An Tir leash laws. Be aware this is a rural site with local wildlife nearby such as eagles and bears, that could pose a risk to unattended small pups.
Hazards: There is a small, shallow creek on site, with rough access. This is a fish-bearing creek, and the water has not been tested for human consumption. We ask visitors to be respectful and use caution nearby; no dumping grey water into it. There are also quarries nearby with small cliffs/steep banks, though the areas cleared for our use are safe.
