Winter Hours Feb 11, 6-9pm | Thur 6-9pm | Feb 13, 4-9pm | Sat 11:30-9pm | Sun 11:30-7pm | Feb 16, 2-9pm | 56 Pole Bridge Rd. Sandy Hook, CT 🎁 Gift Cards | Text Us (203) 303-4802
🎫 Reservations Required for Seating & Events 🌮 Food Trucks & Free Music | The Indoor Tasting Room is Reserved for these Events on Feb 13, 6-9pm Murder Mystery | Feb 14, 12-3pm Valentine's Wine, Chocolate & Music | Feb 14, 6-9pm Prince Tribute | Feb 15, 11:30-2:30pm The Boy Band Show | Feb 15, 4-7pm Dueling Pianos

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Reservations are highly recommended! If you can't secure a reservation and you'd like to walk-in at our outdoor areas, please bring your own folding chairs /blanket for parties of up to 4 guests max May - October. In case of rain Indoor Seating is not guaranteed. Text us first for walk-in availability at (203) 303-4802.
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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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Explore our Wine Selection Menu and scroll below to check out our Food Truck & Music Schedule.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Our Sip & Savor menu features Graze cheese, as well as vegan boxes. Explore Our Menu
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Food Trucks are present most days, and their schedule is listed below.
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Guests are welcome to order delivery from local eateries: Gino's Parlor, Project Pizza, Pizza Palace.
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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.
Outside Beverages Policy
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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.
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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.
Children & Pets Policy
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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.
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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.
Smoking Policy
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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.
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There is a designated outdoor smoking area at the front of the winery entrance. Please use this space respectfully.
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Smoking is NOT permitted in the following areas: Pergola, Gazebos/Igloos, Forbidden Fireplace.
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🚫 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.
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🚫 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.
Lost & Found
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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.
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Please text our business number with details of your lost item and we'll do our best to help locate it.
Farm Dogs Safety Notice
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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.
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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!
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:
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.
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.
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.
Food Truck & 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!
🍕 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 Thursdays 4 - 6pm, Fridays 1 - 4pm.
🎷 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.
FEBRUARY
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Wednesday Feb 11 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Sip & Sparks Speed Dating 7pm
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Thursday Feb 12 🌮 Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Astrology Reading Night 5:30pm
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Friday Feb 13 🌮 Greek Crave 🎟️Cruisin’ With The Golden Girls Murder 6pm
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Saturday Feb 14 🍓The Crepe Hut 🌮 Greek Crave 🎟️ Valentine's Wine, Chocolate & Music 12pm | 1pm 🎟️Prince of Love Valentine Show 6pm
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Sunday Feb 15 🌮 Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️The Boy Band Project Galentine's Show 11:30am
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Monday Feb 16 🌮 Taste of Mediterranean
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Tuesday Feb 17 🎟️ Alisa's House of Salsa Dance Night 6pm
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Thursday Feb 19 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck
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Friday Feb 20 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Love on the Dancefloor DJ Party 6:30pm
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Saturday Feb 21 🌮 Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Sinatra & Dino Rat Pack Tribute Show 6pm
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Sunday Feb 22 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck 🎟️Comedy Show 5pm
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Thursday Feb 26 🌮 Crazy Taco-Mex 🎟️Country Line Dancing 6pm
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Friday Feb 27 🌮 Crazy Taco-Mex 🎟️Silent Disco Party 6pm
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Saturday Feb 28 🍓The Crepe Hut 🎟️Tom Petty Tribute Show 6pm
MARCH
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Sunday Mar 1 🦞 Cousins Main Lobster 🎟️Joni Mitchell Retrospective Tribute 5pm
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Thursday Mar 5 🌮Taste of Mediterranean
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Friday Mar 6 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Oldies But Goodies Live Music Night 6pm
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Saturday Mar 7 🍔Steak-In-It 🎷Wandering Women with Unbroken Glass 1-4pm 🎟️Dueling Pianos 6pm
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Sunday Mar 8 🍝 Feeling Saucy Pasta Food Truck 🎟️The 80s Rock Experience Tribute Show 4pm
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Tuesday Mar 10 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Whispers From Heaven w/ Patricia Griffin 6:15pm
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Wednesday Mar 11 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Resin & Crushed Glass Designs 6pm
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Thursday Mar 12 🌮Taste of Mediterranean
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Friday Mar 13 🌮 Greek Crave 🎟️The Golden Girls Gone Wild-Stan's Back 6pm
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Saturday Mar 14 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Cuboricua Salsa Band Show 6pm
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Sunday Mar 15 🍔 JJ Stacks 🎟️Lucky Charms Drag Bingo 12pm 🎟️St. Patrick's Day Irish Dance Show 5:30pm
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Wednesday Mar 18 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Salsa & Bachata Dance Night 6pm
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Thursday Mar 19 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎟️Paint Your Pet and Sip 6pm
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Friday Mar 20 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎷The Dirty Martinis 6pm 🎟️Aquila's Spring Jazz Fest
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Saturday Mar 21 🍝 Feeling Saucy Pasta Food Truck 🎷Laura Evans Jazz Trio 5:30pm 🎟️Aquila's Spring Jazz Fest
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Sunday Mar 22 🌮The Crepe Hut 🎟️Aquila's Spring Jazz Fest
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Wednesday Mar 25 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Whispers From Heaven w/ Patricia Griffin 6:15pm
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Thursday Mar 26 🍔 JJ Stacks 🎟️Sip & Create Wood Eggs & More 6pm
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Friday Mar 27 🍔 JJ Stacks 🎟️Silent Disco Party 6pm
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Saturday Mar 28 🍔 JJ Stacks 🎷Ode To Rosie 2pm 🎟️Spring Fling DJ Bingo Night 6:30pm
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Sunday Mar 29 🌮 Greek Crave 🎟️Comedy Show 6pm
APRIL
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Wednesday Apr 1 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck
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Thursday Apr 2 🍝 Feeling Saucy Pasta Food Truck 🎟️ Country Line Dancing 6pm
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Friday Apr 3 🌮The Crepe Hut
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Saturday Apr 4 🔥Taste of Grill 🎷Marc Huberman 1-4pm 🎟️Back to Broadway Music Drag Show 7pm
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Sunday Apr 5 🍔 JJ Stacks
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Monday Apr 6 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️ Whispers From Heaven with Patricia Griffin 6:15pm
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Wednesday Apr 8 🌮Crazy Taco-Mex 🎟️Bunny Mosaic Craft Workshop 6pm
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Thursday Apr 9 🌮Crazy Taco-Mex
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Friday Apr 10 🌮 Greek Crave 🎟️I Love the 80s to Death Murdery Mystery 6pm
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Saturday Apr 11 🌮Taste of Mediterranean 🎷Christian Radzion 1-4pm 🎟️Neil Diamond & Billy Joel Tribute Show 6pm
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Sunday Apr 12 🌮Crazy Taco-Mex 🎟️Aerosmith Tribute Show 4pm
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Tuesday Apr 14 🌮BYOF
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Wednesday Apr 15 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck
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Thursday Apr 16 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck 🎟️Dumpling Making Class 6pm
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Friday Apr 17 🍕Dough Boy Pizza Truck 🎟️Bon Jovi Tribute & the 80's Rock Jukebox 6pm
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Saturday Apr 18 🍔Steak-In-It 🎷George Papallo 1-4pm 🎟️Into The Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute Show 6pm
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Sunday Apr 19 🦞 Goni's Gourmet Lobster Truck 🎟️Taylor Swift Cover Band Family Show 11:30am 🎟️Meat Loaf Tribute Show 4pm
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Tuesday Apr 21 🌮BYOF
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Wednesday Apr 22 🌮Taste of Mediterranean
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Thursday Apr 23 🌮Taste of Mediterranean
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Friday Apr 24 🍝 Feeling Saucy Pasta Food Truck 🎟️Silent Disco Party 6pm
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Saturday Apr 25🍝 Feeling Saucy Pasta Food Truck 🎷Brennan Orie 1-4pm 🎟️U2 Tribute Show 6pm
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Sunday Apr 26 🌮The Mason Jar Exchange 🎟️Comedy Night 5pm
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Wednesday Apr 29 🍔Steak-In-It
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Thursday Apr 30 🍔Steak-In-It 🎟️The Sushi Class 6pm
Weddings, Private and Corporate Events
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Weddings, Family events, or Corporate parties of up to 150 guests can be hosted indoors or outdoors.
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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.
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Please email events@aquilasnestvineyards.com to inquire about private event packages.
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Party decorations are welcome - NO CONFETTI!
Nearby Places to Stay
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Hotel Zero Degrees - Danbury, CT
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Luxury Lake Apartment - Brookfield, CT
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The Little Lake Cabin - New Fairfield, CT
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The Heritage Hotel - Southbury, CT
Engagement and Family Photos
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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.
Climate Neutral Certified
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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.
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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.
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Learn more about what it took to earn the Climate Neutral Certified label.




