North Woods Golden Dream
This was the delayed celebration of the 50th Anniversary of North Woods. We are pleased to announce that Their Highnesses Louis and Sadb attended our celebration.
It was November 11 - 13, 2022 in North Woods canton of WealdLake
Festivities began on the evening of the Feast of St. Martin of Tours Friday, 11 November 2022
[Patron of the poor, soldiers, conscientious objectors, tailors, and winemakers]
Tournaments - Prizes - Fellowship filled the Feast Day of St. Astericus Saturday, 12 November 2022
[Born in Bohemia; negotiated the recognition of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II]
The celebration concluded on the Feast of St Brice Sunday, 13 November 2022
[Raised by St. Martin of Tours and known for his profound repentance which led to great humility]
Activities included
Meet with friends old and newMunch and Mingle (Friday Night)
Breakfast On the Barons
Morning Rapier Tournament
Afternoon Armored Dream Tournament
Afternoon Youth Armored Tournament
Morning Thrown Weapons Tournament
Afternoon Dart Tournament
North Woods History Museum
Parlay with NW Peer
Tea with the Baronesses
Subtleties Display
Lunch Tavern
Feast
Dancing
Classes
Shopping - Merchants
Court
North Woods Bardic Fire Circle
Subtleties Contest
Battlefield Brewry was on site and served the beer Lord Ivarr created for the North Woods 50th - Hidden Gold.
Contacts/Marshals
Event Steward: Aliyah Bat Azriel
Feast Steward: Lady Helena Falkenstein
Subtleties Contest: Mistress Anthoinette de Martel
Thrown Weapons MiC: Lord Ivarr of Altenberg
Armored MiC: Sargent Vigfuss Mjoksiglandi
Rapier MiC: Lord Lambert de Penrith
Museum Coordinator: Lady Damiana Isabel Cardona
Archery MiC: Lady Endlin von Baden
North Woods 50th Breakfast on the Barons menu
Steward: Aindle, Baron of North Woods
Pancakes (gluten friendly and regular)
Syrup
Butter
Meat (bacon, sausage [vegan and regular,] etc. provided by His Highness and the Territorial Barons cooking and serving the Breakfast)
Beverages - coffee, tea, hot chocolate (instant), juices - apple and/or orange
creamer. sugar, sweetner, honey for beverages
Territorial Barons who provided Breakfast
His Highness Louis LeCoffrier, Baron Angus (2nd Baron of North Woods), Baron Óláfr ĺgulbjarnarson, Baron Honda Heihachiro, Baron Aindle
North Woods 50th Lunch Tavern menu
Steward: The Honorable Lady Katherine of Deva
Vegan Soup
Cock-a-Leekie soup
Rolls
Butter
Fruit
Shortbread
Gingerbread
Beverages - Soda or Water
North Woods 50th Feast menu
Steward: The Honorable Lady Helena Falkenstein
Course I - On the table are sourdough and fry breads, cheeses, an assortment of seasonal fruits, maple spiced walnuts, meats, (wine and alcohol-free sparkling juice - courtesy of Their Excellencies)
Course II - A pottage of pumpkin, cold beef roll, radish salat, pickles
Course III - Pork medallions with pan sauce, applemoyse, roasted leeks and mushrooms*
Course IV - Golden roast turkey, root vegetables*, cranberry chutney
Course V - Maple shortbread cookies, poached pears with mascarpone drizzled with honey, baked apples, North Woods hot chocolate
Beverages served throughout - Mulled cider, chilled cider, citrus water, water
* All vegetable dishes were prepared separately from meat dishes for our vegetarian and vegan friends.
Subtleties Contest
For this contest, subtleties specifically designed to represent the grand and glorious Golden 50th Anniversary of Northwoods and its history were presented. Representation of the Saints Martin, Astericus, and Bryce due to their feast days (the days of the celebration) were also fair game.
The subtleties were 100% edible, or what was not was noted, such as armature.
There were prizes!
A subtlety or illusion food is an item, made of food materials, designed to look like something else. For example, this nautilus shell is made of sugar paste (modernly gum paste in a can from Joanns.)
