Get Involved

Wyrdwood is being built as a stewarded, year-round immersive world — not finished, not fixed, and not owned by any single discipline. It is shaped by the people who choose to help create it.

This page exists for those who feel drawn to the project and want to contribute, collaborate, or align with what is taking shape.

Whether you are an individual maker, a troupe, an educator, a local business, or a community organization, there are many ways to be involved. Some pathways are available now; others will emerge as land, zoning, and infrastructure progress.

This is not about transactions.
It is about shared intent.

Do You Want To Get Involved?

Stewards & Volunteers

For those who want to help build, care for, and sustain the world itself.

Stewards are the foundation of Wyrdwood. These roles support the land, the people on it, and the systems that allow the world to function safely and meaningfully.

Potential involvement includes:

– Event stewardship (check-in, orientation, accessibility support, logistics)
– Site stewardship (groundskeeping, trail work, cleanup, light maintenance)
– Hospitality support (guest assistance, wayfinding, front-of-house roles)
– Story stewardship (lore keeping, participant support, NPC coordination)
– Safety support (first aid roles, marshal-style oversight, boundary enforcement)
– Structured build days focused on specific site projects

A good fit if you want to grow with the project and help establish its foundations.

Performers, Entertainers & Troupes

For those who bring atmosphere, meaning, and shared experience.

We are interested in performers whose work adds depth rather than spectacle alone.

This may include:

– Musicians, bards, drummers, choirs
– Stage performers and MCs
– Storytellers and roaming characters
– Dance groups and ceremonial performers
– Fire performers (subject to permits and safety requirements)

Primary alignment includes curated gatherings such as FanFaire and future invitation-based events as they develop. Also those wishing somewhere to practice in a safe, private and immersive atmosphere.

Jousting & Martial Troupes

For professional or semi-professional groups seeking a long-term home or partner venue.

Many jousting and mounted combat troupes operate from temporary sites. Wyrdwood’s long-term intent is to provide a permanent list, training space, and potential home base.

Possible involvement includes:

– Demonstration jousts and mounted displays (as infrastructure allows)
– Training visits, workshops, or residency-style partnerships
– Featured participation in special gatherings

Mounted activity depends on zoning, insurance, land configuration, and safety oversight. This is a serious long-term goal, developed deliberately.

Combat Communities (HEMA, Historical Combat, Adjacent Groups)

For organized martial groups seeking consistent, safety-led space.

Wyrdwood supports both combat and non-combat paths. Combat is always opt-in, structured, and overseen.

Potential involvement includes:

– Demonstrations and guided instructional workshops
– Invitation-based tournaments or meetups
– Training days and hosted sessions (as facilities develop)
– Guest instruction and seminar-style weekends

We are especially interested in groups that value discipline, safety, and grounded practice.

Artisans & Makers

For those who create with their hands — historically inspired or fantasy-adjacent.

This includes, but is not limited to:

– Leatherwork, blacksmithing, woodworking
– Textiles, weaving, dyeing, embroidery
– Pottery, carving, jewelry, bone or horn work
– Candles, soaps, permitted herbal products
– Printmaking, bookbinding, calligraphy

We value artisans interested in long-term presence and cohesion, not one-off vending.

Costume, Props & Weapons Makers

For creators who want to help define Wyrdwood’s visual identity over time.

Our long-term intent includes:

– A costume workshop supporting creation, repair, rental, and sale
– A future prop and weapons workshop focused on safe equipment and world assets

We are particularly interested in makers who enjoy evolving a shared aesthetic rather than producing isolated pieces.

Outdoor & Site Infrastructure Partners

For builders and trades aligned with rural, modular, and long-term development.

This may include:

– Timber framing, carpentry, fencing, stonework
– Glamping and modular structures
– Water, sanitation, and accessibility solutions
– Landscape and grounds development
– Sustainable heating approaches, where permitted

We value partners who understand rural realities, maintenance, and phased growth.

Land Stewardship & Agri-Programming Partners

For collaborators focused on land care and ecological integration.

Potential involvement includes:

– Apiaries and pollinator support
– Orchard planning and maintenance
– Greenhouse consultation and seasonal growing
– Brush control and pasture management
– Composting systems and soil improvement

At Wyrdwood, programming grows from the health of the land — not the other way around.

Educators, Youth Programs & Facilitators

For learning-focused organizations and practitioners.

Possible alignment includes:

– Creative writing and storytelling programs
– Youth learning and literacy initiatives
– Outdoor education and practical skills workshops
– Mentorship programs and community arts

We are especially interested in locally supported programs that value experiential learning and long-term impact.

Tabletop, Wargaming & Community Gaming Partners

For groups and businesses within the tabletop ecosystem.

This can include:

– Hosted game weekends or small conventions
– Learn-to-play events and community nights
– Campaign tables and narrative play spaces (as indoor capacity develops)
– Retail or publisher partnerships aligned with the world

This serves as a natural bridge between digital communities and on-site participation.

Vendors, Food Partners & Themed Services

For businesses able to operate in-world while meeting real-world regulations.

Potential involvement includes:

– Curated food partners for gatherings and programs
– Coffee, tea, and themed beverage concepts
– Pop-up kitchens as precursors to a full tavern
– Essentials and goods aligned with outdoor life and immersion

All food service and alcohol (if ever offered) will operate under full licensing and compliance.

Sponsors, Donors & Patron-Level Support

For those interested in long-term support rather than advertising.

Support may take the form of:

– Infrastructure or program sponsorship
– In-kind donations of materials or services
– Patronage aligned with land, learning, and craft

This is about stewardship and legacy — not branding placement.

Important Notes

– Some opportunities are available now; others depend on phased development

– Alignment matters more than scale
– Safety, accessibility, and respect for the land come first
– Wyrdwood is collaborative by design

How to Reach Us

If you’d like to get involved, tell us:

– what you do (or hope to do)
– how you’d like to participate
– where you’re located
– links to your work, if applicable

We respond selectively and thoughtfully as pathways develop.