WealdLake

The Grand Tour

Date: February 1, 2025

A day filled with classes and food from the 15th century Ottoman empire.

We are preparing and serving a feast after a day of classes on food and A&S - WealdLake style.

Coming from the canton that brings you It Takes My Child to Raise a Village (our take on a family centered event), brought you Herald's Pointe and Scribal Collegium (our take on an A&S event), and Ale to the Victors (our twist on a fighting event) - we present our third iteration of The Grand Tour (our take on a feast).

You will enjoy a feast where all the dishes are from a specific period in time and location. This year it is from the 15th century Ottoman empire.

v = vegan, vg = vegetarian, d = dairy


First course served on tables

Hummas [v]
Pita (gluten free available)
Eggplant spread [v]
Spicy prueed Feta dip [vgt,d]
Ispanak kavurma (Spinach and garlic yogurt) [vg, d]
Pickled vegetables [v]


Second course

Lentil soup [v]
Apple dolma [lamb]
Rice with chickpeas [v]
Kaygana (egg and cheese omlette) [d]
Carrot and yogurt salad [vg, d]
Roasted lamb


Dessert will be provided by Baroness Aliyah's A&S Dessert Challenge.


Bring a dessert to share in an A&S populace bean count! Lovely prizes and bragging rights for winners in the following categories:.

1-Best Ottoman Dessert not Baklava
2-Best Baklava
3-Best Unexpected Ingredient
4-Best Not a Baked Good Dessert
5-Impressive! Best Presentation


10016 E. Newburg Rd, Durand, MI
https://www.durandgmc.org/

The entire campus (including parking lot) is Bone Dry - no alcohol allowed on the premises.
The entire campus (including parking lot) is drug and tobacco-free. This includes (but is not limited to): e-Cigs, Vaping, Chaw, Hookas, etc.


Site opens 10:00am
Brief court at 10:15am
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Court at 4pm
Feast at 5:00pm (Limited seating)
Hafla following feast with music, desserts, and beverages.
Closes at 7:00pm


Adult: $20

Adult Discounted Member: $10

Youth (6-17 years): $5

Child (0 - 5 years): Free

Feast: $20 per person (limited seating)


11am to 2 pm

Is based on Ottoman Empire lunch fare.

Meal Deal - $7.00

White bean and vegetable soup
Hummus and Pita OR veggies (carrots, bell pepper, celery)
Cookie
Beverage: Lemon water or Rasberry Sharbat


Beverages available all day:

Coffee or Tea
`Endless Cup of Coffee/Tea' - $2 (you supply your cup) or $1 per cup


Ala carte:

$3 Bowl of soup with 1 refill
$3 Hummus and Pita
$2 Cookie
$2 Beverage with 1 free refill


Contact our Arts and Sciences Classes Coordinator - Dame SaehildR barngodR to teach a class. We are looking for instuction on all food and feast related subjects.


11 am

Custom Fitting Your Turkish Pants

This class will provide you with instructions, a diagram, and assistance to take your measurements to custom-fit a pair of Turkish Pants. With the measurements, calculations, and diagram, you should be able to lay out, cut, and (machine) sew a pair of pants in 2 to 3 hours.

There will be written /sketched sewing instructions provided in a handout, and finished example pants for you to check out construction details. We will also discuss suitable fabrics, color combinations, and upper-body layers to wear with your new Turkish pants.

The Honorable Lady Áine inguen Ui Connaill


Noon

Look at the Hand

Did you know the evil eye and the hamsa are global and timeless? Come join the discussion and receive an amulet.

Baroness Aliyah, Baroness of North Woods


1 pm

Ottoman Music from the Time of Playford

In 1650 and then in 1700, 2 Europeans notated music of the Ottoman court. We'll cover a bit of theory, but let's try listening to and playing some of this genre. Bring a melody instrument or a drum. Handout with music and sources.

Ms Amelie d'Anjou


2 pm

Let's talk about ney (Intro class)

Have a ney/nay* and don't know how to use it? This class will go over some types of neys, and general info, then we will start from the very beginning, talk about the positioning and attempt to get a sound out of the thing... this is far tricker than it may at first appear!
If you have a ney, bring it!
If you have a set, bring the D (dukkah).
If you don't have a ney ...any sort of non sharp solid tube between pinky and thumb size should do for getting a sound. A chunk of clean pvc from home depot works great!
A limited number may be available (TBD), though sharing will be somewhat limited due to the germ factor.
If you already can get a sound, we can talk about next steps, or pull me aside during the event and we will see what we can do.
*a musical instrument

Mistress Zahira


3 pm

Become an At Cambazi!

Whether you an at cambazi (horse daredevil) or a complete acemi (novice) you can learn about period equestrian sports like jareed and tent pegging. Have a stick horse? Bring them along!

Kathleen Redrider


What is a feast without music?

Live Music will be provided for your listening pleasure throughout the day and during Feast led by Lady Siri.

Grand Tour A&S tournament

There will be a Populace Bean Count A&S Tournament based on the theme of the 15th century Ottoman empire.

The Grand Tour Event Steward - Lady Guda Fuchs (aka Karlana of Wealdlake)

The Grand Tour Deputy Event Steward - Baroness Aliyah

The Grand Tour Feast Steward Lady Helena Falkenstein

Arts and Sciences Classes Coordinator - Dame SaehildR barngodR

Registration/Gate - The Honorable Lady Odelia of White Waters and The Honorable Lady Áine inguen Ui Connaill