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**Reservations are filling fast. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Ms. Margaret first to reserve your spot. Then download the registration form and mail it in with your payment.**

SCONY's Weekend in the Mountains with Ms. Margaret Davis and friends is a biannual SCONY tradition, with one taking place in the spring and one in the fall.

We reserve a resort in the Pocono Mountains for the weekend and have it to ourselves for maximized privacy. There's even a woodshed on property where one may deal with issues in private. A straight back chair, soft lights and a saddle to bend over make serious sessions hard to avoid. In addition, there are acres and acres of woods to explore. Lots of switches around and plenty of material for a good birching.

For some, the weekend is a time to enjoy romantic discipline; for others it means a "trip to the woodshed"; and yet for others it a "back-to-school adventure" ... or any combination thereof. But for all who are responsible and abide by SCONY's protocols, it's a full weekend of OPTILAP-style spanking. This upcoming weekend will be particularly special because it's our 20th Semester Weekend Celebration!

Dates

April 13-15 (Fri–Sun)
Plus two extra days if you choose (Thu & Sun night) 

Check in is 3:00 pm Friday and check out is 1 pm Sunday. Some attendees arrive on Thursday and/or stay over on Sunday. 

About the Resort

Ms. Margaret has reserved a quaint, 85-acre resort nestled in the Pocono Mountains just two hours outside of New York City and very close to Allentown, PA. It's an idyllic location for fans of old-fashioned, OTK spanking because of its spectacular views, rustic feel and privacy. We have use of a community space for group gatherings and, of course, the woodshed should you need it. (And it's open all night, so consider yourself warned!)

The best part about the resort is the staff. They are supportive of what we do, contribute to the fun, and are unbelievably accommodating and gracious in their service. There's a chef on property who prepares gourmet meals buffet style, wait staff who serve us during all of our meals, and our very own bartender who keeps the drinks coming during the scheduled activities.

You will be given a resort ID that identifies you as a guest and also your role — whether you are a top, bottom or switch. Inside the name tag's cover are different color tags that can be changed to fit your mood.

Also, if you have a love of music, some of our regular attendees bring their instruments and jam away in small groups during off times. We've set aside a special jam session with Mr. Tom Ryder (Ms. Margaret Davis' husband) on Saturday. So bring your instrument and join in the fun!

Objectives

As the planned activities continue without interruption is not unusual to see different bottoms being taken off to meet their doom (or pleasure) over a top's lap. But everything is consensual. If you are new, you do not have to worry about anyone forcing you into a situation that is beyond your limits. We take the time to find out what your needs are and respect any boundaries you have indicated.

The rest of the objectives of the weekend are in keeping with the objectives of all SCONY activities. Be sure to read them to make sure you can align your own objectives with ours.

Guidelines for the Weekend

SCONY has a set of protocols that are adhered to at all SCONY functions. It is very important that you familiarize yourself with these protocols to make sure your spanking desires align with the boundaries upheld by our group. Reading them over carefully will also help you avoid embarrassing or uncomfortable situations that could negatively impact your weekend experience, as well as others'. Read more about SCONY's protocols.

In addition to the SCONY protocols, there are guidelines aimed directly at the weekend:

• Adults only. No pets.
  
  
• As far as erotic play goes (which is covered in the SCONY protocols), the privacy of the resort lends itself nicely to hours of romantic spanking. Erotic play is wonderful, but at Ms. Margaret's parties it's a very personal matter to be done in private.
  
  
• In the interest of including everyone, there are no private parties in rooms during the planned activities. This does not include a couple who wants to do a private scene and return when they're finished. It does, however, include anyone who may view their room as "party central" for a group of people. There is only one"'party central," and it's in the lounge. Exclusionary parties for the sole purpose of keeping other people out is not in keeping with the spirit of the weekend. We have the use of a public play space in the downstairs lounge by the lake, which is open only to our group. When "classes" are not in session, this is the open space for parties. It is equipped with thick, fabric cubicles for private play.
  
  
• We do not endorse, promote or allow the sale or promotion of any products or services other than those provided by Ms. Margaret or SCONY.  If any guests cannot follow these guidelines and insist on conducting any kind of business, we reserve the right to ask them to leave without a refund.
  
  
• No visitors that are not part of the paying guest list are allowed to join the spanking party at the resort.
  
  
• Most importantly, there are no cameras or recording devices allowed. Failure to comply with this understanding will be cause for us to ask you to leave.

Itinerary

On Friday we enjoy sundry group activities and a party that evening — all designed to facilitate visitors getting to know each other. And, of course, there's plenty of spanking.

On Saturday we meet for school at the hallowed St. Margaret's Academy. For a few hours "traditional academy standards" will be applied to maintain proper behavior for this educational experience. Either a top of your choosing, Ms. Margaret, or one of her staff will deal with adult miscreants who need proper attention.

There is a schedule of "classes" that last anywhere from 20–30 minutes. After each class there is time set aside for spankings that need to be administered and private areas for them to be carried out. All of the classes are entertaining and taught by guests who signed up to share their talents from real-life interests (e.g., art, music, writing, a popular hobby).

As the classes are taught and the day moves along, discipline referrals are handed out. The referral is carefully designed to give a bottom several choices. St. Margaret's Academy is not so much a school but a way for people to interact, learn, and receive or dole out spankings — or just enjoy the company of others.  It's not so much a scene activity as much as it is an exercise in social interaction around a spanking theme. It does not get overly silly or out of control.

We have another party Saturday night, featuring a special induction ceremony to honor our special, first-time guests. There are lots of laughs, camaraderie and, of course, spanking! And the weekend is rounded off by a pajama breakfast on Sunday and lots of down time for people to hang out, get acquainted and play.

St. Margaret's Academy also has its own alma mater. If you decide to come to the weekend, you wll want to learn the alma mater.

Cost

Price includes your room, two dinners, two breakfasts, two evening parties, a real woodshed and a full afternoon of assembled entertainment on Friday and Saturday afternoons. All the information you need is sent to you within a few weeks of the weekend. And a detailed schedule is given to you at the weekend.

**Not available until all required rooms are sold in the Lodge, C House and Deluxe buildings.

Payment

A $50 deposit is due as soon as possible to guarantee your reservation.  Acceptable forms of payment include certified checks, money orders, and PayPal. Make checks payable to SCONY. Credit cards are not accepted (unless you're registering and paying the full amount). Final payment is due one month before the weekend. However, arrangements can be made to set your reservation after this date if you learn about the weekend late or have other special circumstances. Email Ms. Margaret to RSVP.

Register and pay online. Or download a registration form (208 KB) and mail it to address on the form to reserve your spot now.

Uniforms

If you choose to wear a uniform for St. Margaret's Academy, the school colors are burgundy plaid or a gray skirt/pants, white shirt and maroon accessories for ladies and any combination of gray and burgundy for the guys. You can purchase a uniform inexpensively through the SCONY store or buy your own. (Note: Most female bottoms do participate in wearing a uniform of some kind.)

Also, check out the SCONY store to for your accessory needs. We do not guarantee all of these items will be available at the weekend.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for your fun-loving consideration for a total newbie! I was staggered by the energy released by the group and the play and am still babbling to myself about everything ... You all have actually changed my life, and I'm so grateful. Plus, F. even bought the silly hat I made for the auction — what a compliment! Looking forward to more warm times!"
—Professor

"Friendly, safe and absolutely WONDERFUL! ... I want to thank everyone for accepting me into the family and making feel so comfortable."
—Fran

"Those who benefit from the ‘the ritual' or desiring to ‘earn' a spanking were in seventh heaven ... I got to enjoy the ‘rush' of getting into mischief (errr, or getting others into mischief *grin*), getting caught and then having to answer for it. *SMILE*
—Trish

"The safe and nurturing environment, especially for us newbies, made it quite easy to get to know our fellow spankos and to enjoy ourselves and this lifestyle of ours."
—Pinky

"The weekend is about so much more than just spanking. The people there are really warm and friendly, and there were many wild, zany times where I laughed so hard, my abs hurt almost as much as my bottom. (Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, but they did get a workout!)
—Missy

Specifics About Rooms

As you enter the resort area, there are Deluxe rooms downhill, which are large with a king size bed.  There are six of these rooms in a separate, newer building. These rooms are reserved for M/F couples.  (Why M/F only?) If you have a heart condition or weight problems, we cannot provide you with transportation up and down the hill to the different buildings.

Across the street and near the back of the property is the Lounge, which is the main party area for the weekend. This building overlooks a lake and wooded area.

In the center of the resort and uphill from the Deluxe rooms is the Main Lodge and C House, which sit on opposite sides of a little road that runs through the resort. The Main Lodge also doubles as the infamous girls' dorm, where all manner of mischief is cooked up. There are ten rooms and two full baths on the second floor. On the first floor is the dining area, a lounge area, and a very quaint front porch with chairs set up (think Cracker Barrel). There's also a community computer equipped with Internet access, as well as WiFi access in the main buildings. And parking is good. 

The C House has two floors and 14 rooms. The building is close to the main lodge and all the conveniences of the restaurant, bar, porch and woodshed. Most of the beds are queen sized.

At the top of hill are the cabins in a wooded area. The small cabins have a porch, bathroom and a double bed. There is one king- and one queen-sized cabin. There is also plenty of parking and privacy and several paths that take you to the center of the resort and connected areas.

Each room in the resort has its own individual, old-fashioned flair. There is a pay telephone in the lobby, but not all the rooms have telephones. So be sure to bring your cell phone — just only use it in the privacy of your own room.

Travel Info

If you must take an airplane to get to the Mountain Weekend, these are the airports to used in order of best to worst:

• Newark
• JFK
• Philadelphia
• Allentown ( not a good choice at all)

To get from the airport to the resort, rent a car with a GPS.

More Info

For further information about the weekend, email Ms. Margaret or call 516-767-8636. And check out the SCONY store.

Ready for the Next Step?

1. Read SCONY's protocols. This way you know the limits and boundaries of the party.

2. Come join us for our chats Mon – Thu, 9:30 pm EST. To do this go to SCONY yahoo and join. Once I click you into Yahoo there will be a welcome message sent to you that gives directions to the private chat and message board.

3. Check out our Calendar of Events and make plans to attend a monthly party in Manhattan or our biannual Weekend in the Mountains, featuring St. Margaret's Academy.

4. Check out our HUGE collection of free spanking clips from movies, TV shows, cartoons, pro wrestling matches, and even slide shows of comic strips with spanking. You can also view clips of real punishments from around the world, such as judicial punishments and corporal punishment in schools. With more than 100 to choose from, you could stay for hours.

5. Find hundreds of items in our Amazon store, such as implements, pajamas, school girl accessories, books, and more! Lowest prices, secure checkout, and free shipping for most orders.

Why M/F couples only? Although we make no judgments on anyone's sexual orientation or preferences, SCONY is an organization aimed primarily at the needs of heterosexual spankers. As such, we encourage good will and respect toward all interests in the scene, and ask the community to respect our right to fulfill the needs of the niche we feel best equipped to meet.