Spring is officially here, and with it our thoughts turn to warm weather and being outside. So we’re thrilled to announce the first in our series of summer events – the Midsummer Festival! Join us June 20th and 21st for a weekend of outdoor fun and activities for the whole family. The frivolities will begin after dinner Friday with a traditional Midsummer Festival campfire. There will of course be s’mores,…
A few months ago I wrote about the improvements and upgrades we planned to make at Ravenwood Castle this winter. The biggest of the planned changes is the introduction of the Huntsman’s Hollow cabins, which are being set up as we speak. We’ve talked a lot about the Huntsman’s Hollow, but we’ve also been working on another huge improvement that we’ve kept under wraps. We’re excited to announce the complete…
The Game of the Month series will highlight one of the many games in our library at Ravenwood Castle. We will briefly describe the game, how to play it, and why we like it. Game: Dead of Winter Publisher: Plaid Hat Games Last weekend at the Hoop & Stick Convention we were treated to a sneak peek of Plaid Hat Games’ upcoming release, Dead of Winter. It may be a bit unfair making an…
This past weekend, over 40 gamers descended on Ravenwood Castle for the second annual Hoop & Stick Convention. We enjoyed four days and three nights of food, games and companionship, all while raising money for children’s hospitals around the country. Between the ticket sales, room rentals and silent auction, we raised $5,820 for the benefit of Child’s Play! A good portion of this came from the silent auction, which was…
Team Member: Pam Reed Position: Owner, Event & Wedding Planner Ravenwood: Tell us a bit about yourself. Pam: I grew up in Northwest Ohio and I come from a very close family. I have been married for 17 years to my husband Jim. In 2002 I became a full time mom when our daughter Ashley was born. Two years later we were blessed with the birth of our second daughter Sarah….
The Game of the Month series will highlight one of the many games in our library at Ravenwood Castle. We will briefly describe the game, how to play it, and why we like it. Game: Love Letter Publisher: Aldereac Entertainment Group When you think of February, you think of Valentine’s Day. The month conjures images of roses, chocolates, and romantic dinners – why not a romantic game as well? We’ve…
We received hundreds of entries in our recent Name the Cabin contest. Nearly one hundred different names were suggested! Before we announce the winner, I’d like to thank you all for your participation, and your excitement for the new Huntsman’s Hollow. The winning name, which was submitted ten times, is the Tanner’s Cabin! The Tanner’s Cabin will join the Fletcher’s, Trapper’s, Forester’s and Fisher’s cabins in the new Huntsman’s Hollow…
Geek & Sundry, publishers of the YouTube series TableTop, has announced the second annual International TableTop Day, Saturday April 5th, 2014. TableTop features actor Wil Wheaton and a variety of celebrity guests playing hobby board games, teaching the audience – and sometimes the players – as they go. Given the similarity to our own efforts to teach people hobby board games, you can imagine we’re big fans of this show….
It’s hard to believe we’re only a month away from Hoop & Stick Con 2014! As the convention approaches, and our Winter of Gaming wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to speak a bit about Hoop & Stick, and more importantly Child’s Play, the charity that Hoop & Stick is all about. What is Child’s Play? Child’s Play is a charity set up by gamers, dedicated to improving…
We’re thrilled to announce the Huntsman’s Hollow, a brand new village in the Ravenwood Castle realm! The Huntsman’s Hollow is under construction, and will be open for business by May 1st, 2014. The village will feature five brand new cabins, with private screened porches, kitchenettes, sleeping lofts and beautiful wooden interiors. Each cabin will sleep up to six people, with a Queen sized bed, a futon for two, and sleeping space for…
