A family's dream is realized with the opening of Aquila's Nest Vineyards in Newtown

An unassuming gravel road winds its way up to Aquila’s Nest Vineyards in Newtown. Nothing seems out of the ordinary at first, but round the last curve and you’re in for a surprise. This new family-owned winery and tasting room is inside a striking structure — a brushed-steel, barn-like building. And it’s perched on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the countryside. Even before Aquila’s Nest recently opened its doors, people were already enjoying the bucolic landscape, thanks to the owners’ open invitation to photographers seeking fall foliage backdrops for family photo shoots.