North Woods Warpaint Post

Hobbits and Elves; An Immersive Fantasy Retreat felt like stepping straight into another world… if that world included glitter, pointy ears, goats judging your life choices, and at least one dwarf trying to survive the heat in full armor. 😂✨

I had so much fun doing goddess, elven, warrior makeup, and of course the glitter!! But seriously, getting to help bring a little magic to such an incredible day and seeing everyone fully embrace the fantasy, creativity, and silliness made my heart so happy.

A huge thank you to Jim and Jessica Kettler for creating such a beautiful, welcoming, and downright magical place at Windy Goat Acres. You can truly feel the love and passion they’ve poured into it. Also, I’m convinced the animals are secretly running the kingdom and Jim and Jess are just their trusted advisors. 🐐👑

Thank you to everyone who came out, dressed up, laughed, adventured, and made memories with us. My soul is full, my makeup kit is covered in glitter, and I may never emotionally recover from how amazing yesterday was. 🌿⚔️🧝‍♀️ Until next year!!

Please keep an eye out for this bag!!! 🙏 💗

Know before you go! FAQs/info!

Attached is a map so you know where to go when you arrive! There will be helpers to direct you, also.

+Overnighters can come set up and get settled at 10am. Do not walk the event grounds until you check in at opening gate at 11am.
+Campers may drive into camping area to unload, but take your car to parking area and come back to set up. This prevents congestion.
+VIP attendees need a VIP bracelet (you will receive at the gate)
+ There is no ATM on site, and the closest ATM is in Toledo (about 6miles away)
+BRING CASH! Just in case vendors happen do not have electronic methods for payment or happen to have bad reception, cash will always be accepted.
+ The weather looks like it will be very nice temps, but there is a cooling area if you become overheated. (There is also a lot of shady areas!)
+You are in a rural setting with farm animals. There will be a few bugs around, but you can bring bug spray.
+Themed garb is recommended but not required!
+There will be food for purchase on site!
+Please respect animals and property
+Please be aware of others when smoking. There are a lot of wide open spaces for you to smoke, away from others that may be affected.
+Kids under 10 are free (gen admission)

✨ Calling all Hobbits, Elves, and curious creatures! ✨

Ready to leave the Shire and step into a magical world here in Chelsea, Iowa this weekend!!

North Woods Warpaint Post is happy to announce that Shieldmaiden Austin-Marie will be bringing her elven makeup skills to the Hobbits and Elves; An Immersive Fantasy Retreat —you know, because even elves need to look fabulous while whispering to trees and dodging orcs!

And guess what? Our enchanting friend from Pink Witch Fortunes -Tarot by Crystal will be there too, reading fortunes, palms, and runes to reveal your destiny. 🔮🖐️✨

Come find us both! Get your face painted so beautifully, even Gandalf will stop and say, "You shall not pass... without a compliment!" Then let the Pink Witch possibly give you an insite into your future, read your palm or tell some bad dad jokes.

⚔️ Great Northern Viking Festival was an absolute raid-ing success! ⚔️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by North Woods Warpaint Post to get their Viking warpaint this weekend! From fierce warriors to shieldmaidens ready for battle, you all brought the Viking spirit to life.

I painted so many faces, I'm pretty sure I earned honorary Viking status... or at least a sore paintbrush arm! 😂

Seeing everyone walk away ready to conquer villages (or maybe just the festival grounds) made my day. Thank you for your support, your smiles, and for trusting me to add a little extra warrior energy to your Viking experience.

Drop your photos in the comments—I’d love to see all the battle-ready looks out in the wild!

Skål! 🍻⚔️🎨

Im not a seer, but I can see you getting warpaint done at Great Northern Viking Festival today.

Whos doing your Warpaint for the Great Northern Viking Festival ... come see Shieldmaiden Austin-Marie at North Woods Warpaint Post

Holy Cow Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival you guys came out and braved the weather, crowds and mud... huge THANK YOU to eveyone that stopped by to chat or got Viking Warpaint!!

You guys really knew how to make a Shieldmaiden feel loved!

Today's the day!! Come meet Shieldmaiden Austin-Marie for some epic Viking Warpaint designs at Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival