Dark Sky Telescopes & Stargazing Party at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards – Newtown, CT

Step into the cosmos at our Dark Sky Telescopes & Stargazing Star Party, an exclusive event hosted only twice a year at the vineyard! This season, the night sky reveals Jupiter, and Mars, offering a rare celestial experience.

Telescopic Wonders Await!

Volunteers from the Westport Astronomical Society will set up an assortment of telescopes, guiding you through breathtaking celestial sights—all from the stunning backdrop of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards.

Sip & Stargaze

Did you know that every Aquila’s Nest Vineyards wine is inspired by a constellation? Pair your stargazing adventure with fine wine or a non-alcoholic beverage as you explore the mysteries of the universe.

Stargazing Highlights

•7:48 pm in the SW Chinese Space Station Tiangong has a 26° pass before it quickly goes into Earth’s shadow.

•Comet LEMMON

•Comet SWAN

•80% Waxing Gibbous Moon

•Saturn

•Uranus

•Neptune

Event Details

•All Ages Welcome! Secure tickets for attendees aged 3 and older.

•Arrival Time: Please arrive by 7:30 PM to check in, get seated, and order your drink before darkness falls.

•Tickets: 100% of ticket sales support the Westport Astronomical Society.

•Beverage Requirement: A minimum drink purchase of $10 plus tax & gratuity per participant is required. Wine is not included in the ticket.

•Farm Winery Policy: No outside beverages, including water bottles, are permitted. Bags and coolers may be checked by staff.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets are non-refundable.

✨ Join us for a celestial evening under the stars, where fine wine and the universe align!