Dream of a Mead Hall!

Ah my dreams of building a mead hall. Actually, it would be more of a gathering place. A place of worship if you will. I’m not sure how to approach the idea. It could easily be thought of as an modern Asatru community center of sorts. I’m thinking it would be free of all modern conveniences however. No running water, electricity, etc... kind of like an oversize back woods cabin. I first would need to secure the land. I also would like the setting to be as rustic as possible. Something in the woods with enough of a clearing for the hall. We would then need to enlist some help from somebody with skill in log framing. I have diagrams on the construction of viking great halls but to use them we would need someone who knows how to work logs in such a large structure. I think the whole community that would use the site should be involved in it’s construction. It would become a living part of who we are. Can you think of a better place to hold bloats or yearly rituals? Or just to hang out and tap a keg of ale!

I don’t think this sounds like too crazy of an idea. If we wanted to take the religious angle, perhaps it could fall under the definition of a house of worship. Could we start a non-profit entity to raise funds for the land acquisition or building cost? We could also use the grounds and building for festivals, craft shows, just like modern Christian churches do.

This is all just bouncing around ideas. I feel driven to do this one day though. It may have to come out of my own pocket. If you build it they will come ;-)