Highland Hearthglow
(2026-01-24 - Site opens at 12:00 & Closes at 20:00)
Highland Foorde
Event Info
Name:
Highland Hearthglow
Website:
Date(s):
2026-01-24 @12:00 to 2026-01-24 @ 20:00
Group:
Highland Foorde
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
ThorpeWood
Address:
12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788
Directions:
GPS WARNING: The default routes suggested by GPS navigation apps are neither the safest nor easiest ways to get to ThorpeWood. We strongly suggest you follow our detailed directions below. If you do choose to follow your GPS, for your safety please ignore any instruction to make a U-turn from US15 northbound to US15 southbound. Instead, just continue heading north for 3–5 miles. Your GPS will recalculate and direct you to Route 77, a much safer and easier choice.
Directions from Frederick/Baltimore/DC (points South and East):
Take Route 15 North towards Gettysburg and Thurmont (from Washington, I-270, this is not truly an exit; continue straight on I-270, which blends into 15 North). Thurmont is about 15 miles northwest of Frederick.
There are three Thurmont exits; take the second exit, for Route 77. The exit ramp is a very sharp curve and the deceleration lane is short, so take care here. At the stop sign turn RIGHT onto Route 77 West, towards Hagerstown and Smithsburg.
Stay on this windy, climbing road for approximately 2.9 miles, and just after Park Central Road on the right, turn LEFT onto Catoctin Hollow Road. At this point, you are entering Cunningham Falls State Park (William Houck Picnic Area) and you will see the lake on your right, through the trees.
Continue on Catoctin Hollow Road approximately 2.8 miles, pass Wigville Road, and turn RIGHT onto Mink Farm Road, a gravel road.
Directions from Harrisburg/Gettysburg (points North):
Take Route 15 South to Thurmont
There are three Thurmont exits; take the second exit, for Route 77. At the stop sign at the bottom of the ramp turn Left onto Route 77 West towards Hagerstown and Smithsburg.
Stay on this windy, climbing road for approximately 2.9 miles, and just after Park Central Road on the right, turn LEFT onto Catoctin Hollow Road. At this point, you are entering Cunningham Falls State Park (William Houck Area) and you will see the lake on your right through the trees.
Continue on Catoctin Hollow Road approximately 2.8 miles, pass Wigville Road, and turn RIGHT onto Mink Farm Road, a gravel road.
Directions from Hagerstown (points West):
Directions from Hagerstown (points West):
Travel I-70 East toward Frederick and take Exit 42, turning LEFT at the end of the ramp onto MD Rte 17 North towards Myersville.
Follow 0.8 miles and turn right to continue of Rte 17; continue straight at traffic light (Alt. 40)
Stay on 17 North for the next approximately 6 miles, turning RIGHT onto Middlepoint Road.
Continue up this steep steep road (1.8 miles) to where it TEES with Tower Road, where you will turn LEFT, traveling for approximately 1/2 mile.
Tower makes a hard left BUT you leave Tower at this point by going STRAIGHT which becomes Milk Farm Road, a gravel road.
Restrictions:
This is a day event with no camping.
The event site is BYOB.
The event site is BYOB.
Accessibility:
While the venue has accessible entrances and bathrooms, please note that there is no elevator between the Common Room on the lower floor and the Banquet Hall on the upper floor. For guests who need assistance, we can provide motorized cart transport as detailed below.
ThorpeWood Staff will provide motorized cart transport for guests who need assistance traveling between floors. Please note that this will take guests outside, and we will do our best to ensure your comfort and safety despite the cold January weather.
All guests will be asked to use the lower floor entrance when arriving as the Banquet Hall will be closed at the start of the event. Accessibility parking will be reserved nearest the initial entrance. If a guest will be unable to use the lower entrance or travel between floors during the event, please email the Event Steward to arrange access at the upper entrance. Each such guest, along with one escort, will be accommodated with parking near the upper floor entrance and direct access to the banquet hall.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Youth (0 - 0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child (0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Adele Lochlane
Reservationist Email:
exchequer@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org
Checks Payable To:
SCA Inc., Barony of Highland Forde
Cost Notes:
Registration for this event is not yet open. Registration will be by SCORES pre-registration only, details to follow.
Up to date cancellation policy can be found at:
https://highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org/financial-policy/
Up to date cancellation policy can be found at:
https://highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org/financial-policy/
General Activities
A&S:
We will present a variety of A&S opportunities, all matching our theme of the Golden Age of al-Andalus including performances, poetry, philosophy, and fashion. More details to follow.
Feast:
This year's Highland Hearthglow will feature an expansive, fully documented, all-day feast, which is the primary focus of our event.