Squires School: This program is designed for any youth
between the ages of 12 and 15 with a strong interest in the Middle Ages. The
camp runs for one week each month June, July and August with regular daily
work in medieval martial arts, horsemanship, and medieval arts and crafts
with a strong emphisis on the seven knightly virtues of Faith, Hope,
Charity, Temperance, Prudence, Fortitude,and Justice. The current projected
price will be $185 per youth with a $50 booking deposit.
Treasure Quest: This is a program for clubs and family
reunions. The adventure is offered as a two day one night adventure in
search of lost or buried treasure.Participants assume a medieval character
or personna provided by Somerville Manor as they search for the
treasure.Participants may elect to provide their own medieval clothing as
described for their character or they may rent or buy medieval clothing from
Somerville manor. The price includes meals and a share of the treasure when
it is found. Price $45 per participant depending on age and number of
participants.
The Medieval Scout: Target
audience Webelo age scouts. This is a one day 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. with no
overnight stay. Scouting skills worked on include fire starting, archery,
cooking, axe & knife sharpening, knots & lashes, leather pouch sewing, and
whittling. Other activities will include sword-fighting, a mock battle
steal-flag game and spear throwing. Projected price $25 per youth and $5 per
adult leader price includes leather for sewing a small belt pouch. Booking
deposit $25
Medieval Club Rental: We offer a range of options for a
medieval club. with both wooded and open space, bridges, and varied terrain
for battle re-enactments. We have both a modern camping area and a medieval
only campground. We offer several buildings which can be rented to allow for
special meetings or courts all with a medieval setting. Booking Deposit $50
for a group rental. Most medieval building didn't have the large open spaces
modern man has come to expect, you shared space with other more large
cathedrals were one of the few exceptions to this during the middle ages.
The Village guildhall upper room can be rented and
reserved for a seperate fee by private groups visiting Somerville Manor
as a place to meet during their visit. Excellent for family reunions, or
medieval clubs; size 16'X24' with a fireplace. furnished with benches
and tables. Occupancy rating maximum: 49 people.
The Manor Greathall can be reserved by groups for
private feasts,dances or social gatherings great for medieval club
events or medieval weddings or receptions.
plans include a minstrael loft overlooking the hall with a large
fireplace.size 27'X50' furnished with benches and tables. Occupancy
rating maximum: 120 people.
Public Programs 