Their Excellencies of The Barony March of Mons Tonitrus and The Barony of Tir Ysgithir invite one and all to come join us for Melee Camp! Bear witness as the two southernmost baronies come together to host an amazing weekend filled with activities that will hone battlefield skills as well as personal combat prowess with Battle Scenarios, Archery and Thrown Weapons, Youth fighting, and Equestrian Activities. Additionally, there will be a host of A&S Classes for those who wish to hone other skills or learn new ones.
Join us as we prepare for the wars to come while enjoying companionship and revelry in the beautiful lands of southern Atenveldt. We look forward to your attendance!
Location:
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Empire Ranch, Airstrip Group Site. Located seven miles north of Sonoita, AZ
When:
November 7-10, 2024
Site Opens: Thursday, November 7th, at 12:00 pm
Site Closes: Sunday, November 10th at 12:00 pm
Site Fees:
Early Registration:
Adult Registration Camping Member: $35, Day Trip: $20
Adult Registration Camping Non-Member: $45, Day Trip: $30
Youth (0-17) Camping: $0, Day Trip: $0/day
Pay-at-Gate (Cash only)
Adult Registration Camping: $40, Day Trip: $25
Adult Registration Camping Non-Member: $50, Day Trip: $35
Youth (0-17) Camping: $0, Day Trip: $0/day
Event Stewards:
– Mistress Kolgríma Asgeirsdóttir (Ellie Acton- laughingwolfhall@gmail.com) Main Event Steward
– Lady Victoria de la Encrucijada (Victoria Zambrano- victoriaencrucijada@gmail.com) Co-Event Steward
Site Information:
Site is discretely wet, no glass please. Pets allowed on a hand-held leash with owners responsible for waste pickup. Above ground fires allowed (depending on fire conditions); dry RV camping; the nearest hospital is in Sierra Vista; the roads are unpaved. The main road to the Empire Ranch headquarters is well- maintained and suitable for passenger cars and RVs; there is drinking water available at the Empire Ranch headquarters. Water is not located at camp site. We suggest bringing water for the weekend.
Please pack out all trash! Leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Directions from Sierra Vista and all points south:
Hwy 90 toward Interstate I-10, left onto Hwy 82, head north (right) on State Highway 83. Near milepost 40, turn east onto the Empire Ranch entrance. Camping is at the Airstrip Group Site.
Directions from Tucson and all points north:
Go east on I-10 and exit at Route 83 (scenic highway), Proceed south on Route 83 approximately 18 miles to the paved road on your left between mile post 40 and 39. Watch for brown Historic Empire Ranch sign on the right side of the highway. Turn east (left) onto paved road and follow for 3 miles to the Empire Ranch House on your left. Follow the SCA white signs to the campgrounds.
