At least 60 acres that are reasonably level and usable, although more would be better. (This has been increased from the previously published value of 40 acres. The increase is based on our experience that 40 acre parcels were not meeting all of our needs.) Larger parcels are better, in general, because they will allow for expansion in the future and more activities in general.

A 60 acre parcel is acceptable if it is isolated (no close neighbors or plans for development). A larger piece of land will provide a buffer zone if there are neighbors or other modern world items close by (freeway, roads, flight pattern of an airport).

• At least 10 acres (minimum!) of flat and level land in one area or two associated areas for use for the Eric and camping space. Additional areas suitable for camping would be a plus.
• An additional 8 acres (minimum!) suitable for parking. This doesn't have to be as level or as nice as the camping area, and could be in several areas, not necessarily all in one lump. It does have to be reasonably accessible from the camping area.
• Available water, by well or county service. We will drill our own well if there are other recent wells in the area or an hydrologist's report suggests that we can get good water. Year-round access to the site on reasonable roads.
• Year-round means throughout the normal tourney season, not necessarily December through February. "Reasonable roads" are defined as usable by the average under-maintained, overloaded SCA car, not a brand new 4-wheel drive vehicle.
• Shopping for basic needs (supermarket, hardware, etc.) within half an hour of the site.
• Emergency services (hospital, fire, police) within half an hour of the site.
• Zoning that allows for our intended use and for construction of privies and showers at the very least. (There are many zoning categories which will allow our usage, and a few which will not. Zoning as Agricultural Preserve is the one zoning which is (usually) incompatible with our usage.
• Extras that will make the parcel more attractive include sewer connections, shade trees, electricity (power hook-up for running well pumps or other necessary equipment), possibility of phone hookup, running water (creek or river), a small woods and/or hilly terrain for battles.
• Bottom line: Would you attend and enjoy an event on the parcel you are looking at, after minor improvements? Once you had attended one event on the land would you come back on a regular basis? If you answer "No" to either of these questions, then there is probably something wrong with the piece even if you can't specify what it is.