Summer University
(2018-06-16 - 2018-06-17 - Site opens at 8 AM & Closes at 8 PM)
Black Diamond
Join us for a day devoted to learning the
arts and to hone in on your skills! Many
opportunities await you!Website: https://university.atlantia.sca.org
Cost: Adult, Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Black Diamond
Cost Notes: University is free to all who attend, however, donations are gratefully accepted to offset any associated costs.
Site: New Covenant School 122 Fleetwood Dr. Lynchburg VA 24501. Site opens Saturday 9 am to 6:30 pm and Sunday 8 am till 5 pm.
Site Restrictions: No alchohol on the premises except for cooking and instructional purposes, no pets. Smoking in designated areas only. No fighting on the manicured Lacrosse or Soccer fields.
Other Information: There will be an extension of the Equestrian track of University on Sunday June 17. It will be a day of practical horse classes with our equines and fill a day\'s session with training. Ending at 4 PM to load horses and head home between 4 and 5 PM.
The intent is that folks can bring their horses to Cattail Hollow Ranch on Friday evening, and then load up (without the horses) and attend university on Saturday, and then get up Sunday and have a practicum with our horses.
Site for horses: Cattail Hollow Ranch, 1586 Ridge Road, Raphine, VA 24472. Directions below.
Event Steward\'s Information: Stoffel die Wayer (Chris Eurice), PO BOX 1582, Amherst, VA 24521, Phone: (434) 485-1200, E-mail: chris.eurice[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward
Directions:
TO EVENT SITE:
FROM POINTS NORTH (CHARLOTTESVILLE, WASHINGTON, DC)
Take 29 South to Lynchburg using the new 29 Bypass at Sweet Briar College (goes around Madison Heights), take the Lynchburg Downtown exit (Rt. 210). Turn right at the end of the exit, follow road to end (you will go through 3 stoplights), then turn left at the 4th stoplight, cross James River, and continue several miles. At the next stoplight, turn right onto 221/Lakeside Drive (Billy Craft Honda is on the corner). Proceed about a mile and turn right at the stoplight at Wyndale Drive (Quick E Food is on your left). You will see the News and Advance Office on Wyndale. Proceed 500 yards and turn left on Fleetwood Drive. Proceed about a quarter mile and the school is on your left.
FROM POINTS SOUTH (ALTAVISTA, DANVILLE)
Take US 29 North to Lynchburg. In Lynchburg 29 North becomes Wards Road. Proceed past Walmart/Sam’s Club, then just beyond the entrance to River Ridge Mall, take the US-29S/-US 501N ramp onto the expressway. Remain on the expressway several miles, and at the next stoplight, turn right onto 221/Lakeside Drive (Billy Craft Honda is on the corner). Proceed about a mile and turn right at the stoplight at Wyndale Drive (Quick E Food is on your left). You will see the News and Advance Office on Wyndale. Proceed 500 yards and turn left on Fleetwood Drive. Proceed about a quarter mile and the school is on your left.
FROM POINTS EAST (FARMVILLE, APPOMATTOX, RICHMOND)
Take US 460 West toward Lynchburg and exit onto US 501N/Candlers Mountain Road. Take the US-29 S/US 501 North ramp onto the expressway toward Danville. (This is confusing because 29S and 501N are the same road!) Remain on the expressway for several miles, then at the next stoplight, turn right onto 221/Lakeside Drive (Billy Craft Honda is on the corner). Proceed about a mile and turn right at the red light at Wyndale Drive (Quick E Food is on your left). You will see the News and Advance Office on Wyndale. Proceed 500 yards and turn left on Fleetwood Drive. Proceed about a quarter mile and the school is on your left.
FROM POINTS WEST (ROANOKE, CHRISTIANSBURG, BLACKSBURG)
Take 460 East to the exit for Timberlake Road in Lynchburg. Proceed north on Timberlake Road through a series of stoplights, passing Lowe’s on your right. Continue until you get to Heritage Elementary School and Heritage High School on your right. Take the ramp onto US-501N. At the next stoplight, turn right onto 221/Lakeside Drive (Billy Craft Honda is on the corner). Proceed about a mile and turn right at the red light at Wyndale Drive (Quick E Food is on your left). You will see the News and Advance Office on Wyndale. Proceed 500 yards and turn left on Fleetwood Drive. Proceed about a quarter mile and the school is on your left.
TO CATTAIL HOLLOW RANCH:
From the south (Lexington VA and south):
Best route to I-81 north in VA. Take exit 200. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and go under the interstate. Take the first right, to head north on Ridge Road. Go approx 3.2 miles and Cattail Hollow Ranch will be on your right. 1586 Ridge Road.
From the north (Staunton VA and north):
Best route to I-81 south in VA. Take exit 205 for VA 606/Raphine Road. Turn west on Route 606, towards Raphine, and immediately turn left onto Oakland Circle (towards the Pilot truckstop). Follow Oakland Circle for 1.5 miles, around a right-hand curve and then on up the hill to the stop sign. Turn left onto Ridge Road (State Route 613). Go 1/2 mile and Cattail Hollow Ranch will be on your left. 1586 Ridge Road.