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Visit Us FAQ

 

Wine Selection

• Guests may purchase wine by the glass as well as bottles of wine for on premises consumption or to go. Bottle prices range from $29 to $45. Explore our menu to learn more about our 9 wines offered seasonally.

• Aquila’s Nest signature wine tasting flight - $24 - includes a selection of four samples of Aquila’s wines, paired with BD Provisions sustainably sourced cheese crackers, nuts and chocolate to enhance each wine's profile. A souvenir glass is included as an add-on to the signature flight at $30.

• A snack free signature flight as well as Red, White and Sweet wine flight options are offered at $17 - $18.5.

 

Food Offerings | Bring Your Own Food Policy

• Our Sip & Savor menu features Graze cheese, as well as vegan boxes. Explore Our Menu

• Food Trucks are present most days, and their schedule is listed below.

• Guests are welcome to order delivery from local eateries: Gino's Parlor, Project Pizza, Pizza Palace.

• Guests are welcome to bring their own food. Please note you are responsible for your picnic personal belongings and cleaning your picnic area before leaving the vineyard.​​

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Outside Beverages Policy

• Outside alcohol beverages, water bottles or any other beverages are not allowed in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Any violation of this restriction puts our permit in jeopardy.  We have non-alcoholic beverages available at the wine bar for sale: water, juices, Cross Culture Kombucha etc.

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Children, Pets, Lost & Found, Smoking Policy

• Children are allowed in all seating areas, except in the Pergola. Parents are solely responsible to supervise children at all times and ensure they do not disturb other patrons, as well as not let them climb on rocks or fences. Ball games with a soccer, football, baseball etc. are not allowed.

• Our vineyard is dog friendly outdoors only, except in the Pergola, Forbidden Fireplace and Igloo, Gazebo areas. Your dog must be leashed at all times. Please make sure to clean after your dog.

• The vineyard is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property. We do have a Lost & Found box where we keep items for a few days only. Please text our business number with details of your lost item and we'll do our best to help locate it.

• Smoking is allowed in the outdoor smoking areas at the front of the winery entrance, and in outdoor lower picnic field ONLY if it doesn't disturb other guests.

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Gift Card Options & Online Pre-Ordering

Aquila's Nest Vineyards now offers two types of gift cards, perfect for sharing a special experience or a thoughtful gift:

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1. Wine Gift Cards

Usage: Can be applied toward on-site wine purchases when visiting the winery.
Availability: Purchase as a physical gift card on-site or as an eGift Card online.

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2. Experiences & Events eGift Cards

Usage: Redeemable for Seating Experiences or Event Tickets booked exclusively through our website.
Note: These gift cards cannot be used for on-site wine purchases.

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Online Pre-order
Guests can conveniently pre-order wine, holiday baskets, and Aquila merchandise online for pick-up at the winery. Please remember to bring a valid ID for verification at the time of collection.

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Food Truck & Music Schedule

You can also order delivery from local eateries: Pizza Palace, Gino's Parlor, Project Pizza.

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• Wednesday    Dec 11    CLOSED

• Thursday    Dec 12    Steak-In-It Food Truck 6 - 9pm

• Friday    Dec 13    The Crepe Hut Food Truck 6 - 9pm  

• Saturday    Dec 14    Crazy Taco Mex Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷  Dean Snellback    2-5pm  🎭 Dreaming of a Wine Christmas Music Show 6pm

• Sunday    Dec 15    Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Billy Joel Tribute Show 4pm

• Wednesday    Dec 18    Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 6 - 9pm

• Thursday    Dec 19    Greek Crave Food Truck 6 - 9pm 

• Friday    Dec 20    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  6 - 9pm  🎭 Christmas Ashurst Irish Dance

• Saturday    Dec 21    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  11:30 - 9pm  🎷  Judson Jazz Quartet Christmas Music 2-5pm 🎭 Ugly Sweater Silent Disco Party 6pm

• Sunday    Dec 22    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  11:30 - 7pm  🎭 Yuletide Magic: Carolers & Santa Visit 12pm🎷 Greek Live Music Night 4pm

• Tuesday    Dec 24    Dad's Grill Food Truck 11:30 - 6pm

• Wednesday    Dec 25   CLOSED    Merry Christmas

• Thursday    Dec 26    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm  🎭  Small Business Speed Networking

• Friday    Dec 27    The Crepe Hut  Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎭 The Most Winderful Crime of the Year Murder Mystery 6pm

• Saturday    Dec 28    Cousins Main Lobster  🎷  Kevin Hammer Duo    2-5pm  🎭 Dueling Pianos 6pm

• Sunday    Dec 29    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  11:30 - 7pm 🎷🎭 Twixtmas 2024 with Panacea

• Monday Dec 30    CLOSED

• Tuesday    Dec 31    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  4 - 9pm 🎷🎭 New Year's Eve Live Music Bash

• Wednesday    Jan 1    Smoke and Fire Food Truck  11:30 - 6pm

• Thursday    Jan 2    Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎭 Salsa & Bachata Dance Night

• Friday    Jan 3    Crepe Hut Food Truck 5 - 9pm

• Saturday    Jan 4    Crepe Hut Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎭 Reset & Remix Bingo Night

• Sunday    Jan 5    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm

• Wednesday    Jan 8  Bring Your Own Food 6-9pm 

• Thursday    Jan 9    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm  

• Friday    Jan 10    Greek Crave Food Truck 5 - 9pm 

• Saturday    Jan 11    The Mason Jar Exchange Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 The Modifieds    2:30-5:30pm 🎭 The Pat Rack Tribute Show

• Sunday    Jan 12    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm

• Thursday    Jan 16    Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 6 - 9pm  

• Friday    Jan 17    Crepe Hut Food Truck 5 - 9pm 

• Saturday    Jan 18    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷  Tim Brown    2-5pm  🎭 Dueling Pianos

• Sunday    Jan 19    Crepe Hut Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Rolling Stones Tribute Show

• Monday    Jan 20    Steak-In-It        

• Thursday    Jan 23    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm  

• Friday    Jan 24    Crepe Hut Food Truck 5 - 9pm 

• Saturday    Jan 25    Crepe Hut Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷  Scott Perratti    2:30-5:30pm 🎭 Albanian Live Music with Vedat Ademi

• Sunday    Jan 26    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Soirée

• Thursday    Jan 30    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm    

• Friday    Jan 31    JJ Stacks Food Truck 5 - 9pm  🎭 Italian Live Music Night

• Saturday    Feb 1    Crepe Hut Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷  Dean Snellback    2-5pm 🎭 Comedy Show

• Sunday    Feb 2    Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Here's Elton Tribute Show

• Wednesday    Feb 5            

• Thursday    Feb 6    Greek Crave Food Truck 6 - 9pm  

• Friday    Feb 7    Crepe Hut Food Truck 5 - 9pm 🎷 Pop Divas Revival with Shay Sullivan    6-8:30pm

• Saturday    Feb 8    The Mason Jar Exchange Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷  Christian Aja    1-4pm 🎭 CUBORICUA Salsa Band Show

• Sunday    Feb 9    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Sip & Shimmy Belly Dancing

• Thursday    Feb 13    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm ❤️To be announced

• Friday    Feb 14    Crepe Hut Food Truck && Wafel Wagen Food Truck 5 - 9pm 🎷 Valerie Rose 6 - 9pm ❤️ Valentine's Wine, Chocolate & Music

• Saturday    Feb 15    Crepe Hut Food Truck && Wafel Wagen Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Robby Schwartz   2-5pm ❤️ Valentine's Music Drag Show

• Sunday    Feb 16    JJ Stacks Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm ❤️ To be announced

• Monday    Feb 17    Greek Crave  

• Thursday    Feb 20    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm

• Friday    Feb 21    Greek Crave Food Truck 5 - 9pm 🎷 Dave King    5:30-8:30pm 

• Saturday    Feb 22    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Bone Dry Duo    2-5pm 🎭 Caribbean Vibe Steel Drums

• Sunday    Feb 23    Crepe Hut Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Taylor Tribute Show

• Thursday    Feb 27    JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm

• Friday    Feb 28    JJ Stacks Food Truck 5 - 9pm 🎷 Steve Capalbo    5:30-8:30pm

• Saturday    Mar 1    Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Blonde and Grey    2:30-5:30pm 🎭 Comedy Show

• Sunday    Mar 2    Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎭 Bon Jovi Tribute Show

• Tuesday    Mar 4    Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck  6-9pm 🎭 Mardi Gras Neon DJ Party

 

Weddings, Private and Corporate Events

• Weddings, Family events, or Corporate parties of up to 150 guests can be hosted indoors or outdoors. 

• Our One Thousand and One Nights Pergola with Fire Pits can be rented out for 2 or 4 hour events for up to 30 guests starting at $300/hr. plus tax with a minimum purchase and gratuity applied.

• Please email events@aquilasnestvineyards.com to inquire about private event packages.

• Party decorations are welcome - NO CONFETTI!

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Nearby Places to Stay

• Hotel Zero Degrees - Danbury, CT

• Luxury Lake Apartment - Brookfield, CT

• The Little Lake Cabin - New Fairfield, CT

• The Heritage Hotel - Southbury, CT

 

Engagement and Family Photos

• We encourage all local photographers, couples and families to make memories in our vineyard. A minimum wine bottles purchase is required. Please email in advance to let us know when you will be stopping by. 

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Climate Neutral Certified

• Aquila's Nest Vineyards was inspired by mythological tales and our love for astronomy. One of our wines is named after the Goddess of Earth, Gaea. However our dedication to Mother Earth extends beyond labels.

• We’re thrilled to announce that we’re officially a Climate Neutral Certified business. We measured and invested in offsetting last year's carbon emissions, and are implementing plans to reduce future impact by converting into a 100% solar powered operation in 2023.

• Learn more about what it took to earn the Climate Neutral Certified label.

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We look forward to your visit!