Fires of Venus is held at the Ramblewood Retreat Center. Located on the Susquehanna River, we're just minutes from I-95, in Darlington, Maryland.

Our proximity to airports and train stations allows attendees from as far away as Hawaii, California, Texas, Michigan and Canada to reach the festival easily and cheaply.

Getting there by Car:
The camp is about 90 minutes south of Philadelphia and 45 minutes north of Baltimore. Full driving directions will be mailed to you with your confirmation letter.

Getting there by Bus or Train:
If you are traveling to Fires of Venus by train or bus, you can go to either Aberdeen, MD or Perryville, MD. There are taxi's there that will take you to Ramblewood & Fires of Venus. Cab fare is roughly $20.

Getting there by Air:
If you are traveling to Fires of Venus by air, the closest airport is BWI in Baltimore, MD. Once at the airport you can rent a car and drive to festival or hire a car service to take you. Midway Limousine, 410-367-6900, offers sedans and 10 passenger vans at reasonable prices. (If you are planning on using a car service you must call them and reserve in advance.)

Directions to Ramblewood & FSG:
From the North: Take I-95 towards Baltimore. Cross the Milard E. Tidings bridge; take exit 89 for MD RT 155.

From the South: Take I-95 north through Baltimore (use the Fort McHenery tunnel) and continue north to exit 89, MD 155.

From Exit 89: Take MD rt 155 west (towards Churchville). Follow rt 155 for 3 miles; turn right on MD rt 161 (there is a salt dome on the corner). Continue on rt 161 for 4 1/2 miles into Darlington. At the Counrty Store, make a sharp downhill right onto Shuresville Road, (if you pass the bank, you’ve gone too far). Continue on Shuresville Rd. (bear left at the fork) for 1 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Silver Road, which becomes a hard-packed gravel road that goes 1/2 mile and ends at the camp.