Østgardr Arts and Sciences Afternoon Sun Aug. 23 1pm – 5pm

Sunday, Aug 23, 1:00 – 5:00pm

Join Melchior and Viku (Lewis) as they open their home for an afternoon of crafts and conversation. Bring your projects you are working on or just your enthusiasm for chatting. There may be cupcakes.

Email rabernfeld@gmail.com or message 508 654 8200 for the address. You can also reach out to us on Discord. We are near Union Street Station on the R train in the Park Slope vicinity of Brooklyn.”

Ostgardr Commons Meeting Time change for 6/17

The meeting time has been pushed up to have the room opening at 6:30 for socializing and the business portion of Commons to begin at 7:00 pm, in order to accomodate those who wish to attend the recently announced Order meetings at 8pm.

Please join our regularly scheduled 3rd Wednesday of the month social.
You may join the Google Meet by web browser, by app, or by plain old telephone. Here is the link for the meeting: https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi
Dial-in: (US) +1 402-364-0138
PIN: 616 864 602#
Call begins at 6:30pm, business meeting will be called to order at 7:00pm. Socializing will continue after the meeting.

Foresters Day at the June Northpass Arts & Sciences Solar 6/7/26

This month we welcome Lord Gareth of Arden, who will share his knowledge of Practical Primitive Fire Starting and Tending, and in the medieval forester’s kit.  If you have foresters kit, please bring it along to share and discuss.

Additionally, feel free to bring any projects you are working on, as there is space of other activities. 

This Solar will be held…

When: Sunday June 7, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The home of Meister Friderich and Dame Lilie Dubh in Mohegan Lake, NY

R.S.V.P. for a full address and directions.  R.S.V.P.’s are required but can be done at any time, including the day of the Solar.  Email Friderich at 110928@members.eastkingdom.org

Food will be provided, and guests are welcome to provide contributions to the table.  Please let Friderich know about allergies or dietary restrictions.  Please note there are two young and social cats in the home.

For those wishing to use public transportation, the closest train station is the Peekskill Metro North station on the Hudson Line.  Taxi cabs are often available at the train station.

Two gatherings coming up – A&S and Armor repair

Psalter-Hours, Initial “D” with nimbed apostle and pseudo-inscribed scroll; dragon with man’s head and apes jousting in margin, Walters Manuscript W.82, fol. 194v detail (Source)

Two events are coming up soon!


August 31st, join Melchior and Lewis as they open their home for an afternoon of crafts and conversation.  Bring your projects you are working on, or just your enthusiasm for chatting. 

Email rabernfeld@gmail.com for the address. 
Their home is near Union Street Station on the R train for your commute planning.


On September 1st, come join Ragnarr Bliskegg as he opens up his garage/shop for Armor Report this Labor Day. 

Email him at 212278@members.eastkingdom.org for his address and to RSVP. 

You do not need an armor project to come just hang out! Backyard space is open to hang.

Cocktails with the Vicereines

Fruit seller’s stand – Source

When: Wednesday, June 11th at 8:00 PM
Where: Online  https://meet.google.com/yfs-vnqv-rqa?hs=122&authuser=0

Hosted by: Vicereines Sofya and Angelica

Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening at “Cocktails with the Vicereines”, an informal virtual gathering where you’re invited to bring your favorite drink and settle in for conversation and camaraderie.

Curious about what it takes to be a Viceregent? Interested in running, or just want a peek behind the scenes? This is your chance to hear directly from the Vicereines about their roles, responsibilities, and the heart of service in Ostgardr.

We’ll also be discussing:

  • Plans for Pennsic and camping with Ostgardr
  • Ongoing and upcoming projects within the Province
  • Your ideas and suggestions. What would you like to see happen in Ostgardr?

If you’re working on a project, we’d love for you to share it! Whether you’re new, returning, or a long-standing member, this is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and celebrate the growing unity and friendship within our expanded Province.

This is your Ostgardr, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Sofya Gianetta di Trieste Vicereine, Crown Province of Ostgardr

Sunday Solar – Spices

Segment of Heures a l’usage de Rome c. 1487

Join us on Northpass for Sunday Solar on January 19th, from 1 to 4 pm for a discussion about spices in Medival cooking.

Please bring an item for the snack potluck that includes ta spice found in the Medieval period and tell us a little bit about that spice.

You can go with something commonly found in modern times like cinnamon, ginger, or garlic. Or feel to delve deeper and bring something with a more obscure spice.

Potluck contributions do not need to be period or made by you.

An ingredient list is appreciated due to food allergies.

Feel free to also bring a project to work on while we chat.

Please RSVP with Vitasha for the address.

Allergy alert: The home has a cat and a dog