Fall is upon AEthelmearc and the beauty of our Kingdom one again shines bright as foliage radiates with vibrant colors of the seasons change. Our southern lands are home to some of the most breath taking and exotic sites our fair Kingdom offers with the seasons change.

To celebrate the seasons change the Barony of Blackstone Mountain will host this years Fall Crown Tournament the weekend of October 4th, 2008. The event site is Hawk's Nest State Park, Route 60, (no street address), Ansted, WV 25812. This is a dry site as per park regulations.

We will greet the day's visitors at 9:00 AM with gracious hospitality befitting the day. Visitors found wondering our lands after 10:00 PM will be pressed into hard labor mining our black stones!

For a glorious day of combat and honor we levy the tax of $10. An all day sideboard will be included for your pleasure, as well as an evening sideboard sure to please even the weariest of combatants from the day. Please note that, as per Society policy, a $3 non-member surcharge will be charged on top of all other fees for those gentles age 18 and over who are not members of the SCA. Those between the ages of 6 and 17 will be taxed $8. The Baron and Baroness have asked we not tax those the age of 5 or under, as they hold a fondness in their hearts.

Reservations may be sent to: Baroness Gwyneth Olafsdottir, Rici Tegarden, PO Box 11548, Charleston, WV, 25339, 304-727-4427, and rici.tegarden@verizon.net. Reservations should be sent no later than September 26th, 2008. Make checks payable to SCA, Inc. - Barony of Blackstone Mountain.

The Head Cook is Lady Erzebet Fauconneau, Liz Orwig, 1935 Massey Circle, South Charleston, WV, 25303, 304-746-1007, 304-389-8621, and elady1@suddenlink.net. Any special dietary accommodations should be arranged with her no later than September 26th, 2008.

The Event Steward is THL Alaxandair O'Conchobhair, Christopher Conner, 1612 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV, 25302, 304-932-1037, between 7PM ­ 10PM, and alaxandair@gmail.com.

Accommodations:
Hawks Nest Lodge, 177 West Main Street, Ansted, WV 25812 (1.6 miles from site). A price range from $64.80 - $80.10 plus tax per night, and does not include the Deluxe Suite. You must ask for the "SCA" block to receive this discounted pricing. Additional accommodations are available in Summersville, WV (25 miles to the north of site) and in Fayetteville, WV (16 miles to the south of site).

Directions:
From the North:
Take your best route to I-79 South. Take Exit 57 to/for US-19 South toward Beckley, WV. After approximately 44 miles, take the US-60/Midland Trail Exit/Ramp to/for Gauley Bridge/Rainelle and bear right onto US-60. Approximately 8 miles arrive at site.
From the South:
Take your best route to I-64 East. Take Exit 96 to/for US-60/Midland Trail toward Belle, WV. Approximately 41 miles, arrive at site.