Is there no peace? The Landsknecht have returned! The shire of Eisenthal and Der Sonnen Von Krieg once again invite one and all to join us for a weekend of fun and debauchery at the Ukrainian Homestead, R.D. #2, Lehighton, PA 18235. This event will emphasize the weapons of the period (Zwiehander, Greatsword, Polearm) through a three-man great weapon only tournament. Also, the traditional double elimination tournament (open to all weapons forms) will be held. Other pastimes may be pursued at the Archery range, an A&S competition (the codpiece contest returns!), scheduled children's activities, and the merchant's area. There is a swimming pool on site, but no lifeguard, so if the pool is open, swimming will be at your own risk -- all minors (under 18) MUST be accompanied by an adult while in the pool area. The barracks is available for those without tents (open dormitory style housing). Period pavilions will be given special consideration for camping space, by the list field if desired.

Classes will be offered in Landsknecht garb, German camp cooking (open fire), artillery & small arms of the period, battle strategy and tactics and weapons and pike drills by Das Tueffels AlpDrucken Fahnlein, a Landsknecht re-enactment group from Maryland.

The site will open at 4:00 pm on Friday, and close at 3:00 pm on Sunday. A buffet breakfast for Friday's arrivals and a lunch sideboard for all will be offered on Saturday, with a hot breakfast on Sunday morning. Saturday evening will feature a hearty feast (limited to 125 gentles) guaranteed to satisfy the stomachs of the hungriest troops. Alcohol consumed in the hall must be purchased from the Homestead.

Merchants are welcome to ply their wares, and should include request for space with reservation. There is room for merchants both indoors and out.

The cost for this weekend of decadence is well-worth your while: On-board: 2 nights, $20.00; 1 night or day-trip, $12.00; Off-board: 2 nights, $14,00; 1 night or day-trip, $7.00. Children 7-14 are 1/2 price, and kids 6 and under are free. Inquires regarding the limited number of motel rooms available on site for an additional fee or the family rates offered, contact the Autocrats.

Please make your checks payable to: SCA, Inc. - Shire of Eisenthal and mail them with an SASE to our Shire's Exchequer, Astrid Olafsdottir (Alis Bajan), 260 Liberty St., Nazareth, PA 18064 (610) 759-2670 between 6pm - 10pm

Please include ages of children. Your confirmation will include an event schedule, tournament guidelines, children's activities, and A&S rules. Questions should be directed to the Autocrats, Derek Fairhair and Ysabeau du St. Wandrielle (Paul and Roseann Zona) at 405 East Abbott Street, Lansford, PA 18232. (717) 645-8661. or the deputy autocrats Matsuyamaji no Mokurai (610)-798-7332 or Ari (610)-285-6427.

DIRECTIONS: From PA Turnpike, NE Extension, take exit 34 (Mahoning Valley) to Rt 209 South, towards Jim Thorpe. At 2nd light (Caruso's Restaurant), 209 South makes a Right turn. From this light, continue for 2.1 miles and make a Left turn at the sign for "Flagstaff." Follow this road (Beaver Dr.) for 1.7 miles, Ukrainian Homestead will be on your Left.

From I-81: Take exit 27 (Hometown/Mahanoy City) onto Rt 54 East, through Hometown to Nesquehoning. At the Monument landmark, bear Left and continue on Rt 209 North 4.9 miles to Jim Thorpe. At the 2nd light, make a Left and continue on Rt 209 North for 1.6 miles and turn Right at the top of the mountain (at the Mountainside Family Restaurant). At the stop sign, go straight for 1.3 miles and the Ukrainian Homestead will be on your Left. Signs will be posted.