Dark Sky Telescopes & Stargazing Party

Step into the cosmos at our Dark Sky Telescopes & Stargazing Star Party

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.

•Rain date : April 24

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets are non-refundable.

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