Dates:
February 9-11th 2023 (Arrival starts Noon on the 9th)
Location:
Robertson’s Farm
4575 Ohio 103
Bluffton, OH
During Winter Camp we’ll be testing our metal in the cold and hopefully snowy conditions. A hot tents and stove is recommended, but I’ve done winter camping withou
What you can see and do:
- Primitive Woodland Camping (Hammock Friendly)
- Bushcraft! – utilize resources off the landscape to build one or more projects, alone or in a group.
- Bushcraft Meat Smoker – Somewhat of a tradition, bring some sliced and seasoned meat to for the smoker. Just a pound or 2 is fine, we’ll share in the jerky among the camp.
- Campfire Socializing – Wind down each night with a fire and conversation.
- Trade / Barter Blanket – Bring your unwanted outdoor gear for trade and barter.
- Target Practice – Bring your firearms, ammo, and safety equipment. We’ll have a few steel targets set up away from camp for a little bang and clang action.
Winter Camp Projects:
- Nothing set in stone – feel free to craft, share skills, or just socialize.
- The “All Night Fire” Lay – Based on a promising technique seen online, we’ll put this method to the test in the hopes to create a fire that burns throughout the night without maintenance.
Tickets:
Attenda
Black Swamp Gathering 2024
Dates:
May 30 – June 2 (Thursday – Sunday)
Location:
Robertson’s Farm 4575 Ohio 103 Bluffton, OH
What you can see and do:
- Primitive Woodland Camping (Hammock Friendly)
- Campfire Socializing – Wind down each night with a fire and conversation.
- Trade / Barter Blanket – Bring your unwanted outdoor gear for trade and barter.
- TBD
Black Swamp Gathering Projects:
- Modification and Roofing the Viking Long House.
- Build some furniture for the Camp Kitchen.
- Upgrading the Target Range.
- A possibility to build a new round hut behind the fire pit area.
- The “All Night Fire” Lay – Based on a promising technique seen online, we’ll put this method to the test in the hopes to create a fire that burns throughout the night without maintenance.
Tickets:
Attendance is free, but we’re accepting donations for tools, supplies, and camp maintenance.