West Kingdom Events
Below is the calendar for virtual events in the West Kingdom.
West Coast Culinary Symposium (West)
West Coast Culinary Symposium Website
Event Steward SCA Name: Clare Elena de Montfort
Event Steward contacts: clareelena@westkingdom.org
(907)301-3393 (no calls after 9pm please)
Event Name: West Coast Culinary Symposium
Event Site Open: Feb 27, 4pm
Event Site Close: Mar 01, 11am
Further Event Information:
Are you fascinated by historical culinary arts, food, and brewing? Eager to dive into the origins of pre-17th Century cuisine, whether hands-on in the kitchen or in a classroom with others who share your passion? Then plan to join other historical food enthusiasts for the West Coast Culinary Symposium (WCCS) 2026
The Kingdom of the West will host the West Coast Culinary Symposium, February 28 – March 1, 2026 at Limantour Lodge in Point Reyes Station, California. This two-day event offers a rich blend of historical cooking classes, delicious food and of course a keynote speaker. Whether you’re staying for the full weekend or day tripping only on Saturday, this is your perfect opportunity to geek out about all things culinary and connect with fellow enthusiasts throughout the Known World.
Please see the West Coast Culinary Symposium website at https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/westcoastculinarysymposium/home for additional information and complete directions to the site.
Directions:
From the South along HWY 101:
Exit Hwy 101 at Lucas Valley Road, Exit 456. Turn left. At approximately 10.3 miles, stay to the right and the road becomes Nicasio Valley Road. Drive 3.8 miles though the town of Nicasio and turn left onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road.* After 3.1 miles, turn right, staying on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. After 3.1 miles, turn left onto Hwy 1 and proceed through Point Reyes Station. After 0.8 miles, turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Bear Valley Road. After 0.5 miles, turn right onto Limantour Road. After 5.9 miles, (it winds a bit), turn left onto Limantour Spit Road. After 0.3 miles. The Limantour Lodge will be on the left.
From the North along HWY 101:
Exit Hwy 101 at East Washington Street, Exit 474, in Petaluma. Turn right. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Copeland Street. After 0.1 miles, turn right onto East D Street. Follow East D Street across the river and through town and into the countryside. D Street eventually becomes the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. After 12.4 miles, the Nicasio Valley Road intersects with the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Continue on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road as per the directions from the South where it is marked with an * and follow them to the site.
From the East along HWY 37:
On Hwy 37 heading west, exit at Black Point/Atherton Avenue, (shortly after crossing the Petaluma River). Turn left onto Atherton Avenue. After 3.2 miles Atherton Ave. crosses Hwy 101 and becomes San Martin Drive. Continue on San Martin Drive for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Novato Blvd. Continue on Novato Blvd. for 6.3 miles until it intersects with the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Turn left onto the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road and continue on it for 3.8 miles to where the Nicasio Valley road intersects. Continue on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road as per the directions from the South where it is marked with an * and follow them to the site.
Details will be updated at the WCCS website: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/westcoastculinarysymposium/home
Site Name: Limantour Lodge
Site Address: 1390 Limantour Spit Rd. Point Reyes, CA 94956
Written Directions to Site:
From the South along HWY 101:
Exit Hwy 101 at Lucas Valley Road, Exit 456. Turn left. At approximately 10.3 miles, stay to the right and the road becomes Nicasio Valley Road. Drive 3.8 miles though the town of Nicasio and turn left onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road.* After 3.1 miles, turn right, staying on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. After 3.1 miles, turn left onto Hwy 1 and proceed through Point Reyes Station. After 0.8 miles, turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Bear Valley Road. After 0.5 miles, turn right onto Limantour Road. After 5.9 miles, (it winds a bit), turn left onto Limantour Spit Road. After 0.3 miles. The Limantour Lodge will be on the left.
From the North along HWY 101:
Exit Hwy 101 at East Washington Street, Exit 474, in Petaluma. Turn right. After 0.7 miles, turn left onto Copeland Street. After 0.1 miles, turn right onto East D Street. Follow East D Street across the river and through town and into the countryside. D Street eventually becomes the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. After 12.4 miles, the Nicasio Valley Road intersects with the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Continue on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road as per the directions from the South where it is marked with an * and follow them to the site.
From the East along HWY 37:
On Hwy 37 heading west, exit at Black Point/Atherton Avenue, (shortly after crossing the Petaluma River). Turn left onto Atherton Avenue. After 3.2 miles Atherton Ave. crosses Hwy 101 and becomes San Martin Drive. Continue on San Martin Drive for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Novato Blvd. Continue on Novato Blvd. for 6.3 miles until it intersects with the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. Turn left onto the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road and continue on it for 3.8 miles to where the Nicasio Valley road intersects. Continue on the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road as per the directions from the South where it is marked with an * and follow them to the site.
Adult Registration:
This event has a tiered registration with an Early Bird rate and Day Trip Rate.
Early Bird Rate: Full weekend $135 Nonmember Registration Early Bird ($125 Member Registration)
Regular Rate: Full weekend $160 Nonmember Registration ($150 Member Registration)
Day Trip Rate: $60 Nonmember Registration ($50 Member Registration)
Early Bird Registration deadline is December 1, 2025
Site Accessibility: Electrical Outlets, Sidewalks, Close / Handicap Parking
Terrain Description:
Bodies of Water on/near Site: Seashore
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: Elk, migratory birds
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies, Showers, Communal Fire Pit(s): Such as those that are available/provided on site, Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights, Cabins
Additional Comments:
This event has a tiered registration with an Early Bird rate and Day Trip Rate. Early Bird Rate: Full weekend $135 Nonmember Registration Early Bird ($125 Member Registration)
Regular Rate: Full weekend $160 Nonmember Registration ($150 Member Registration)
Day Trip Rate: $60 Nonmember Registration ($50 Member Registration)
Early Bird Registration deadline is December 1, 2025