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  • Large Group Gatherings of over 10 guests that have not booked a Pergola, Igloo/Gazebo, Fireplace, or Private Event in advance are welcome by reservation only, where table service by our staff is provided. Email events@aquilasnestvineyards.com to make a large group gathering reservation.

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  • Guests are welcome to bring their own food, however NO outside beverages, including water, is allowed.  This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. 

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  • We’re thrilled to announce that we’re officially a Climate Label Certified business.

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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 start at $33.50. Explore our menu to learn more about our 9 wines offered seasonally.

  • Aquila’s Nest signature wine tasting flight 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.

  • A snack free signature flight as well as Red, White and Sweet wine flight options are offered starting at $17.50.

 

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 offer a selection of non-alcoholic beverages at the wine bar, including water, soft drinks, juices, our own Aquila Sunrise Mocktail, Shirley Temple, and Cross Culture Kombucha.

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Children & Pets Policy

  • Children are allowed in all seating areas, except in the Pergola, or specific Indoor Tasting Room ticketed events. 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.

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Smoking Policy

  • Smoking is ONLY allowed at the Patio Circles/Fire Pits and Picnic Tables area, if no other guests nearby raise a complaint.  If you choose to smoke in these areas, you must bring and use your own ashtray or cigar disposal container. Do not leave ashes or cigarette butts behind.

  • There is a designated outdoor smoking area at the front of the winery entrance. Please use this space respectfully.

  • Smoking is NOT permitted in the following areas: Pergola, Gazebos/Igloos, Forbidden Fireplace.

  • 🚫 Do not throw cigarette butts on the ground, including the grass, patio circles, driveway, gravel walkway, or parking lot. This is strictly enforced and essential to maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of our property.

  • 🚫 Absolutely no marijuana use is permitted anywhere on the vineyard premises, as the strong odor can negatively impact the experience of other guests.. Violation of this rule will result in a ban from the property.

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Lost & Found

  • 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.

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Farm Dogs Safety Notice

  • If you plan to stop by outside of our posted online business hours, please note that the vineyard is private property. Our farm dogs roam the grounds freely after 8:00 AM and may bark or approach visitors.

  • If you're uncomfortable, feel free to text us. We kindly ask that you check our website for open hours unless you’ve pre-registered for a scheduled event during off-hours. Thank you for your understanding and support!

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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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3. Wine Online Pre-order for Pickup
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 & Live Music Schedule

🌮 Food trucks are on-site during our full business hours as listed on the header and footer of our website, except Thursdays and Fridays when they may arrive a bit later than the open time. 🍨 Don't miss out on our Sweet Fridays Food Trucks!

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

 

🍷Happy Hour: 20% off Wine by the Glass, Slushies, Sangrias, Mocktails on non-holiday Thursdays 4 - 6pm, Fridays 1 - 4pm, May-December.

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🎷 Our FREE live music sessions take place outdoors, unless weather conditions require us to move the performance indoor, or postpone it.

 

🎟️ All ticketed events are held in our Indoor Tasting Room, unless otherwise specified in the event description.

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LEGEND

🌮 Food Truck

🎷 Free Music 

🎟️ Ticketed Event

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OCTOBER​​​

 

LEGEND

🌮 Food Truck

🎷 Free Music 

🎟️ Ticketed Event

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NOVEMBER 

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LEGEND

🌮 Food Truck

🎷 Free Music 

🎟️ Ticketed Event

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DECEMBER

  • Tuesday Dec 1 🎟️Whispers From Heaven with Patricia Griffin

  • Wednesday Dec 2 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Thursday Dec 3 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Friday Dec 4 🍓The Crepe Hut 🎟️Drag Bingo 6:30pm

  • Saturday Dec 5 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Caribbean Night with Moto Jammin 6pm

  • Sunday Dec 6 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck 🎟️Taylor Swift Cover Band Family Show 11:30am🎟️Here's Elton Tribute Show 4pm

  • Wednesday Dec 9 🦞Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck

  • Thursday Dec 10 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Friday Dec 11 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Tina Unplugged Tribute Show 6pm

  • Saturday Dec 12 🍓The Crepe 🎷Hut Sal Grillo 2-5pm 🎟️My Italian Christmas Show 6:30pm

  • Sunday Dec 13 🌮The Mason Jar Exchange 🎟️The 80s Rock Experience Tribute Show 4pm

  • Tuesday Dec 15 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Wednesday Dec 16 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Thursday Dec 17 🌮Taste of Mediterranean

  • Friday Dec 18 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Elvis Tribute Holiday Show 6:30pm

  • Saturday Dec 19 🦞Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️U2 Tribute Show 6pm

  • Sunday Dec 20 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Connecticut Yuletide Carolers 12pm 🎟️Christmas Ashurst Irish Dance 6:30

  • Wednesday Dec 23 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck

  • Thursday Dec 24 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck

  • Saturday Dec 26 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎷Corey Lewin 1-4pm 🎟️Drag Bingo 6:30pm

  • Sunday Dec 27 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Dueling Pianos 4pm

  • Tuesday Dec 29 🦞Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck

  • Wednesday Dec 30 🦞Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck

  • Thursday Dec 31 🦞Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎷Tony & The West Siders 🎟️New Year's Eve Live Music Bash

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​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

 

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!

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