the next gathering--december 12th

[rengypsy]

absolutely fine.

[Jinglebum]

I'm so excited for this faire!!! I can't wait. I only just heard about the Dec. 12 gathering from some members of POP this past weekend. I'm SO there!!!

[rengypsy]

December 12th Gathering

The Gathering is open to EVERYONE
A Family Focused Event
Cover-Dish around 5pm
Bazaar open to all to sell, trade, buy
bring your own rugs or tables to display your wares
Gift giving after the dedication of the Chapel around sundown
Nothing formal.  All gifts are to be handmade.  Can be art, poems, a song, a trinket, anything...just a gift on behalf of sherwood's community to anyone, everyone!
Entertainment on Stage--contact Zane @ entertainment@sherwoodforestfaire.com if you would like some stage time to entertain us.
Dedications of Maid Marian's Chapel at sundown and at midnight
Sundown will be officiated by Father Bloodgood (possible mass and communion, dunno yet)
Midnight will be officiated by SWFF own Friar Tuck
Will be a drumming circle at the Seven Sisters after the midnight dedication (all drummers, dancers and fire performers encouraged to participate)

A few rules:

no camping or driving vehicles on the faire grounds (thats only the 23 acres where the faire will be conducted--all other grounds are ok to camp on) this gathering
no open fires--enclosed in firepits are fine.
no underaged drinking tolerated
every campsite is expected to clean up and dispose of all trash
respect others' space and campsites
have fun, understand we are building community, bring your best to the family!!!

[Gwen aka Punstergal]

So... dinner at 5 and dedications and such at night.. what's the timeframe for the bazaar?

I like getting to places early, so if anyone's going to be out their working on their space during the day and there's nothing else going on, I might pop in and offer an extra set of arms.

[rengypsy]

bazaar at 3pm.

folk will surely start arriving around noon.

there is a wedding at the chapel planned -- not by us -- but i am unsure what time they plan on holding the wedding ceremony.

can anyone who is associated with the wedding let me know the planned time of the wedding ceremony???

pretty cool that two are gonna tie the knot at one of sherwood's gatherings.  sweet, indeed.

[Gwen aka Punstergal]

Awesome!! What a great way to break in the chapel. Now I have to come early (so I can play photographer, if the wedding couple doesn't mind).

Thanks for the quick responses, by the way, I can't wait to see the site and I'm sure the gathering will be a great experience

[mpullen]

For clans/families/groups: get onsite as early as possible for the weekend and clear your areas for tents setups plus the across the road parking areas. Otherwise, you will have to park and camp in the Participants area.

I should be onsite Friday afternoon, in case folks come in early.

Tool list:
Chainsaw (gas/2 stroke oil/chain oil)
Grass rake
Lawn rake
Machette
Axe
Hoe
Shovel
Wheelbarrow
Long tree trimmer/saw

Clear your entry area and stack the brush by the entry. I'll bring the shredder around the area when there is enough demand.

[rengypsy]

A Reminder

Sherwood is having its next Gathering on December 12th

Here are the events as I know them, and this is surely not complete or absolutely accurate...as there are many in charge of various aspects of Sherwood...and the purpose of the day seems to have a multitude of objectives.

First and Foremost!!!
December 12th
A GATHERING for Fun, Community, Entertainment, Merriment, and the Dedication of Maid Marian's Chapel

EVERYONE (Yes, the general public) is Welcome
It's a Family Event
Camping is Encouraged
(No driving on the faire grounds, proper)

Folk are welcome to participate in a Bazaar starting around 3pm
This is nothing formal--kind of a combination of mini-artisan market, resale, etc...leading up to the holidays.  Anyone can sell their wares.  No fees. No organization.  The Bazaar will be set up inside the faire grounds near the blue tent.  Look for signage to set up a table or throw a rug.

Drinks (soft, water, and ale) will be provided
cover-dish/pot luck dinner should begin around 5pm
(bring a dish to share--vegetarian friendly is encouraged/not required)

A Gathering of Giving
The theme of the gathering is to celebrate the Faire, the Holiday Season, our own community which is growing leaps and bounds.  We will celebrate in an informal manner.  Each is asked to bring something of the heart to give to someone else.  It can be handmade, cooked, a poem, a story, a song, anything.  You are just asked to share it informally with anyone you wish sometime during the Gathering.  There will be no formal time for this to happen.  Let it come from your heart and happen when the spirit moves you.

The Dedications of Maid Marian's Chapel
As we dedicated the Seven Sisters, we will also dedicate our Chapel in the name of the patron lady of our Faire, Marian.  Fr. Bloodgood will lead a Blessing at sundown. Then around midnight, our own Friar Tuck will lead us in a second dedication.

Midnite Drumming at the Seven Sisters
We are asking any and all drummers to hang around long enough to lead us in a drumming circle around midnight in the center of the Seven Sisters.  We will have a fire circle...and all the tribe's dancers and fire twirlers are welcome to take to the circle.

JOBS FAIRE
From 10am-1pm, there will be a job faire for folk wanting to work at Sherwood.

A FAIRY TRAINING CAMP
Earthmammawillow will be conducting a Fairy Workshop that day starting at 11am.  I assume it will be held under toadstools, so watch your step.

Lots of fun.  Bring your best to the Gathering.  Bring Friends and Family. we'd like a 1000 people out on the grounds that day.

[rengypsy]

i hear there was some confusion about my last post re: camping on the 12th

WE WANT ANY AND EVERYONE TO CAMP!!!

if you camp, you just cannot camp on the faire portion of the grounds.

likewise, please note, camping during gatherings is a nebulous term. 

we drum, we sing, we traipse around the grounds and play into the wee hours.  our gatherings are time of celebration.  our quiter time will begin at 2am.

if you like a lot of quiet and seclusion, i would find a campsite away from stages, the front gate or the stone circle.

peace,

rengypsy 

[ThreeAcreRanch Soaps]

Does anyone know how long it takes to get to SWF from Bryan?  We have the farmer's market till noon on Saturday and then we are coming straight to SWF from there.  Am I going to have enough time to get there before the bazaar starts at 3?

and is there any interest in natural perfumes made from Essential oils?  I'll bring some if there is.

I have been passing flyers out at the market and other shows I have also been doing such as the Bellville Market Days yesterday.  A lot of people there seemed interested in it!  A few people had seen the billboard at TRF.

[rengypsy]

65-70 minutes.  straight up highway 21 til 290, turn right (west) and its exactly 1.7 miles from the highway 21 intersection on your right.  i drive it all the friggin time.  actually a nice drive. 

rengypsy

[ThreeAcreRanch Soaps]

Thanks!  I was worried we wouldn't have enough time, but that's not bad.  We usually set up in 30 minutes.

[RenRobin]

*Bump*

As much as I have wanted to celebrate my birthin' day at Sherwood, we have some family matters, ie a possible funeral to attend or a State semi final play off of my nephew's High School, Stony Point, so regretably I will not be attending.

[rengypsy]

topic on pot luck for the 12th

i usually cook several veggie casseroles, but i have to be on the road all of friday and will be picking up kegs of beer and soft drinks saturday...thus wont have time to cook.

so, i will have cheese, dip, chips, and something from sams...

could we get some idea of what others might be bringing???

rengypsy

[Gwen aka Punstergal]

I'm making a very different kind of dip- mushroom jack spread w/ veggie crackers.  I think I can also do a pot of some kind of beans (I know I have them, I'm just not sure what kind to make yet). I'll make them veggie-friendly (not my normal, but I'm willing to adapt in the interest of camaraderie