Welcome to Sacred Stone!
We are excited you are interested in attending our Baronial Birthday event! Here is a small FAQ page to help you prepare for the event.
Elchenburg is a primitive camping site, you will need to be prepared to take care of yourself while camping here.
Camping Gear:
- Tents: There will be places set up for modern tents, so do not worry if you do not have an SCA authentic tent. It is handy to get a tent that is slightly larger than you would use for normal camping as gear and garb do take up room.
- Bedding: Air mattresses are your friend. You will need something to sleep on, sheets, blankets, and pillows. This site can get cold at night. Pack accordingly.
- Folding chair: It is nice to have a camp chair to sit in at night or while you eat.
- Cooler: Plan to bring enough food and water for the weekend. Most of the time there are feasts or food available, but I find (especially if you are picky or have allergies) it helps to make sure I have enough to eat in my cooler so if plans change, I am not left hungry.
- Tableware: Make sure you have something to eat and drink with. Places like Walmart, Pier One, and Target sell dishes that can blend in at events for a reasonable cost. You can also check thrift stores for things like tankards or wooden plates and bowls.
- Clothing: Again, the weather at this site tends to be very changeable. Plan for hot and cold clothing for sleeping and daytime.
- Lights: There is not a lot of ambient light at this site, so you will want to bring a flash light or a lantern to use at night. Several stores sell battery powered lanterns that look more appropriate than normal flash lights or you can use oil lamps. If you go the oil lamp route or candles, make sure you have a fire extinguisher!
- Bath supplies: There is a bath house but you will need towels and your normal bath supplies. I generally bring some sort of shower shoes as well.
- Cleaning supplies: We request that you take your camp trash to the dumpster, so remember to bring trash bags and other cleaning supplies for packing up camp on Sunday.
- Wet wipes: I love these! They are handy when I cannot get to a tap or I spill something or the shower is crowded and I want to clean up. They can be a life saver!
- First aid kit: Common sense here – I camp, I cut myself or get stung or sun burned. First aid kits can be purchased for a low cost and are always useful.
- Sunscreen and bug spray are your friends!!
Field gear:
Many people will have a separate field area set up to watch the days activities. Quite often, our Baroness invites the populace to sit under a Baronial tent and socialize. Here are some items that are handy to have on the field – I have a small cloth bag but many folks use baskets.
- Chair: A nice chair is your friend. Folks often have some extras in their field tents but I like to have one with me. Again, a folding camp chair is acceptable as long as it is covered by fabric.
- Cup: Hydration is key to having fun at events. Put a cup in your field basket and drink regularly. I also stash a bottle of water in my bag.
- Wet wipes: I make messes. These help me everywhere.
- Sunscreen: Reapplying makes it work better, especially if you are sweating.
- Inhaler: I have asthma. I have not needed my inhaler in a long time, but if I do need it, I want it accessible quickly. Keep any emergency medications near you and labelled.
- Camera: There are always scenes I want to remember. Just remember there are rules about taking pictures and posting pictures. Ask!
- Snacks: I try to keep things like nuts or trail mix in my basket in case of the munchies.
- Projects: A lot of folks keep a project in their basket to work on if they need distraction. If you are a fidgeter, it is nice to keep something on hand to work on in case you need it.
This list is certainly not complete, as each individual likes to have different items in their kit, but it is a good starting point. As you wander the site, stop and look at what people have in their camps and on the field. See what they are wearing and carrying. Ask them about it. They will happily tell you, especially if they made it.