Date: January 10, 2026
Time: 0900 to 1600/1700 hours
Location: Brantord, Connecticut
Host: Odin's Warrior Tribe
Build the Past. Forge the Future.
Donation $20
Odin's Warrior Tribe invites a select group of active and veteran military personnel, along with a few approved civilian participants, to an exclusive hands-on Viking Hall Building Workshop in Branford, Connecticut.
This full-day immersive experience will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and is centered on the construction of our nearly 60-foot Viking Hall — a gathering place of spirit, tradition, and endurance.
Led by the European-trained master craftsmen of Leetes Island Boatworks and Handlavet, this workshop will introduce participants to ancient timber framing and Viking-era construction techniques rarely practiced today. Whether you’re a seasoned tradesman or simply eager to learn, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build alongside masters and brothers-in-arms.
Schedule of the Day
0900 Hours – Coffee & Refreshments provided by the Tribe
Morning Session: Hands-on Viking Hall construction and traditional timber framing techniques
Midday: Lunch provided by the Tribe
Afternoon Session: Advanced skill-building and continued hall construction work
1600/1700 Hours: End of workday
Evening (Invitation Only):
For serious prospects interested in joining Odin’s Warrior Tribe and who are active-duty or veteran military heathens and special guests.
Private Seafood Dinner Gathering: Share stories, learn about the Tribe, and experience the brotherhood firsthand
Special Guest Presentation
Dr. William Short, founder of Hurstwic and co-author of Men of Terror, will deliver a special talk on Viking Age Halls and Longhouses, offering deep historical insight and inspiration for the structure we are building together.
Cost & Registration
While the event is free for active-duty and veteran military personnel, we require a $20 donation to reserve your place. This is simply to ensure you’re committed to attending — frankly, so you remember to show up.
The value of this full day of hands-on training and historical instruction is worth several hundred dollars — and if you are invited to the dinner gathering, the value is even greater.
Participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation
Space is extremely limited. Early registration is encouraged.