The Barony of Tir-y-Don wishes to honor the tradition begun by Master Rhys Terfan Greydragon and Lady Dubheasa ní Chéirín and invite the Atlantian Cavalry and friends to a weekend of equestrian games, practices, hard work, and camaraderie at the Emerald Ridge Stables in Lanexa, Virginia. The site will open at 2 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023 and close at 10 AM on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Emerald Ridge Stable is a beautiful facility owned by our hostess, Lady Caiterína Úaine. It has an 80 x 160 indoor arena so we can ride even if it is rains. To see pictures of the site visit: https://emeraldridgestables.com/boarding
SITE ADDRESS: Emerald Ridge Stable LLC, 9003 Diascund Road, Lanexa, VA 23089
EVENT WEBSITE: https://tirydon.atlantia.sca.org/emerald2023
SITE RESTRICTIONS: 1) Pets are allowed with ADVANCE APPROVAL by the site owner. This is a working barn. The pets must be used to being around large animals and kept on a leash or in a secure crate at all times. Contact Katrina Dorer, Email: rockingKhorse@gmail.com or send a TEXT to: 757-876-0897 for approval by August 29th.
2) Valid and current Coggins certificates are required when horses arrive on site.
3) Everyone attending this event is required to sign an Emerald Ridge Stable waiver in addition to any paperwork required by the SCA.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: Equestrian activities will begin on Friday and end on Sunday. Lady Caiterína Úaine will be serving as Marshal in Charge for the event. If you can assist with the marshalling or serve as ground crew, please let her know. Email: rockingKhorse@gmail.com
AUTHORIZATIONS: If you’re interested in doing a riding authorization and/or Ground Crew Authorization, please let Lady Caiterína Úaine know before the event so she can schedule the appropriate amount of time for them. E-mail: rockingKhorse@gmail.com .
HORSES, TRAILERS, & CAMPING SPACE: Please contact Sir Tnek the Ainissestor (Kent Baldwin) Email: whitegrifn@aol.com , with the dimensions of your horse trailer/truck and number/names of the horses you will be bringing. Please include an estimate of arrival & departure times. If you want to do tent camping, please send him the dimensions of your tent, including the ropes. We will be camping in one of the enclosed pastures. For those not use to being around horses, yes, wear closed toe shoes and watch where you step.
EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT TO BRING: If you’re bringing horses, please bring at least 50 ft of hose and Y connectors for water. Also, don’t forget to bring horse enclosures. Once the activities schedule is set we will let you know what games weapons/equipment you need for the games and publish the information on the Event Website.
EVENT REGISTRATION: Registrations can be made either: 1) using SCORE and paying online or 2) by mailing a check to the Reservationist. Please contact the reservationist with any questions. PLEASE NOTE: Paying at Gate will require using a check or cash.
We have arranged to use SCORE, the new online payment program. Registration for this event will open on July 1, 2023. Online registration closes August 25, 2023. The event fees when using SCORE are as follows:
| PAYING WITH SCORE (Online) | Site fee | Dining plan |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | $26.00 | $57.00 |
| Adult, Event Registration | $31.00 | $57.00 |
| Youth, 13-17 years | $ 5.00 | $57.00 |
| Youth, 5-12 years | $ 5.00 | $26.00 |
| Child, 0-4 years | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
If you prefer to register via mail and pay with a check, there is a DISCOUNT. Please make sure the check will arrive by August 25, 2023.
| PAYING BY CHECK | Site fee | Dining plan |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | $25.00 | $55.00 |
| Adult, Event Registration | $30.00 | $55.00 |
| Youth, 13-17 years | $ 5.00 | $55.00 |
| Youth, 5-12 years | $ 5.00 | $25.00 |
| Child, 0-4 years | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SCA, Inc/Barony of Tir-y-Don
MAIL RESERVATIONS TO: Mistress Alyna of the Ilex, Holly Cunningham, 88 Colombia Drive, Newport News, VA, 23608. E-Mail questions: tydexchequer@gmail.com Phone: 757-968-5303
TIR-Y-DON REFUND POLICY: Anyone who can present a valid reason for needing a refund, as determined by the Baronial Exchequer and Baronial Seneschal, will be written a check from the Baronial General Fund. Refunds must be requested within 5 business days of the end of the event. No refunds will be issued from any cash box. Send requests to the Tir-y-Don Exchequer by September 9th: Mistress Alyna of the Ilex, Email: tydexchequer@gmail.com
EVENT STEWARD: Mistress Tannis of Tir-y-Don, Phone: 757-838-5992, email: tirydon@cox.net
ARTS & SCIENCES:
Games: Noble Andrei Baruskov will host a gaming area, to provide entertainment between the various equestrian competitions.
Brewing solar: On Saturday, Baroness Delecta D’Averno is hoping to host a conversation about the art of brewing. This is for anyone interested in discussing/learning about brewing.
SITE ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that Emerald Ridge Stables is a working barn with fairly flat terrain and very little pavement, making access challenging for some gentles, especially if the weather is rainy. There are no charging stations on site. Bathrooms are not designed for handicap access. Parking will be in one of the pastures, if we know someone is coming that needs handicap parking it may be possible to arrange one or two spaces closer to the barn. (The regular parking area near the barn is not very large.) The barn office is being used for food preparation and is not open for shelter from the weather.
PERSONAL FIELD PAVILIONS: There is not room to set up personal field pavilions near the arena. We are working on setting up the Tir-y-Don pavilion to provide a place for meal service and protection from the weather. Please note, this will not be situated to allow a view of the activities in the indoor arena.
VIEWING THE EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES: The indoor arena limits viewing options for gentles not participating in the equestrian activities. The best non-rider ways to see things are as a marshal or ground crew. There will be ground crew classes offered at 4 pm on Friday and 9 am on Saturday. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the ground crew, please contact Lady Caiterína to discuss class options.
ALCOHOL: The site is discreetly wet, no original containers in public places. Please take home any containers you bring to the event.
Meal Plan
Lady Anna Cornelia van Sint Maartensdijk has agreed to serve as the head cook for the weekend. There is a meal plan for this event. The meal plan includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a light breakfast on Monday. Reservations for the meal plan must be received & paid by August 25, 2023. If you need to contact the cook with food concerns you can e-mail her at: nancy_kiel@hotmail.com .
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | |
| Breakfast | Breakfast casseroles, Fruit | Quiches | Cold cereals / breakfast bars | |
| Lunch | Sandwiches & salad bar | Sandwiches & salad bar | ||
| Dinner | Taco Bar (6-9 PM) | Beef stew & veggies | Hamburgers and Hot dogs |
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH & WEST: Take your best route toward Richmond, VA and pick up I-295 SOUTH, toward Norfolk/Rocky Mt NC/I-64 East. At EXIT 28A merge onto I-64 East /Norfolk/VA Beach. Take EXIT 205 for VA-249 East, toward Bottoms Br/Quinton/US-60; keep right at the bottom of the ramp. Merge onto New Kent Hwy. Make a LEFT turn onto Pocahontas Trail/US-60 East. Go a little more than 18 ½ miles, and turn RIGHT onto Diascund Rd (Route 603). Emerald Ridge Stable will be on the right, about ½ miles down the road, on the right.
FROM THE SOUTH: Take your best route toward Richmond, VA and pick up I-295 NORTH. Take EXIT 28, US-60, Norfolk/Richmond, I-64 and merge onto US-60 EAST toward Bottoms Bridge. Go a bit more than 23 ¼ miles, and turn RIGHT onto Diascund Rd (Route 603). Emerald Ridge Stable will be about ½ miles down the road, on the right.
FROM TIR-Y-DON/MARINUS: Take I-64 WEST, to EXIT 231B Norge/Toano. At the first stoplight turn right onto Rochambeau Dr/VA-30. VA-30 becomes Richmond Rd/US 60 West at the next stoplight. Continue to follow the road for about 4 ½ miles and turn LEFT onto Diascund Rd (Route 603). The site is about ½ miles, on the right.
Updated 28 Aug 2023