Hours Wed 6-9pm | Thur 4-9pm | Fri 1-9pm | Sat 11:30am-9pm | Sun 11:30am-7pm | 56 Pole Bridge Rd. Newtown, CT | Text Us (203) 303-4802 | Gift Cards & Holiday Offers
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FAQs/Music/Food_Trucks | Wine_Menu | Experiences | Indoor | Outdoor | Pergola| Fire_Pit_|_Igloo | Fireplace | 80s and 90s DJ Party
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Reservations are highly recommended! Walk-ins of up to 6 guests max per party please bring your own chairs/blanket as we can't guarantee availability. 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 Neutral Certified business.
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Experience Vineyard Date Night In Connecticut
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Photo Morcelo Photography
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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 range from $29 to $45. Explore our menu to learn more about our 9 wines offered seasonally.
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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.
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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
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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.​​
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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. 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
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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.
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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. 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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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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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 Nov 20 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Thursday Nov 21 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Friday Nov 22 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Saturday Nov 23 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Katrina & Mark Acoustic 2-5pm 🎠80S & 90S DJ Party 6pm
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Sunday Nov 24 JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm ðŸŽ
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Wednesday Nov 27 Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 4 - 9pm 🎠Friendsgiving Gather, Gobble & Giving
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Thursday Nov 28 CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving
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Friday Nov 29 Greek Crave Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Saturday Nov 30 Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Brass Band 2-5pm 🎠Caribbean Vibe Steel Drums Music Night
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Sunday Dec 1 Greek Crave Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm
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Wednesday Dec 4 Steak-In-It Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Thursday Dec 5 Greek Crave Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Friday Dec 6 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎷 Shaun Mangold 5:30-8:30pm
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Saturday Dec 7 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Acoustic Mafia 3-6pm 🎠Comedy Show 7pm
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Sunday Dec 8 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30- 7pm 🎷 Michael Brandon 12:30-3:30pm 🎠Sip & Sleigh SantaCon 🎠Holiday Jazz Soirée 4pm
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Wednesday Dec 11 Dad's Grill Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Thursday Dec 12 Steak-In-It Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Friday Dec 13 The Crepe Hut Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Saturday Dec 14 Crazy Taco Mex Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Dean Snellback 2-5pm 🎠Dreaming of a Wine Christmas Music Show
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Sunday Dec 15 Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎠Billy Joel Tribute Show 4pm
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Wednesday Dec 18 Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Thursday Dec 19 Greek Crave Food Truck 6 - 9pm
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Friday Dec 20 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎠Christmas Ashurst Irish Dance
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Saturday Dec 21 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 9pm 🎷 Judson Jazz Quartet Christmas Music 2-5pm 🎠Ugly Sweater Silent Disco Party 6pm
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Sunday Dec 22 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎠Yuletide Magic: Carolers & Santa Visit 12pm🎷 Greek Live Music Night 4pm
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Tuesday Dec 24 Dad's Grill Food Truck 11:30 - 6pm
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Wednesday Dec 25 CLOSED Merry Christmas
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Thursday Dec 26 JJ Stacks Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎠Small Business Speed Networking
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Friday Dec 27 The Crepe Hut Food Truck 6 - 9pm 🎠The Most Winderful Crime of the Year Murder Mystery 6pm
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Saturday Dec 28 Cousins Main Lobster 🎷 Kevin Hammer Duo 2-5pm 🎠Dueling Pianos 6pm
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Sunday Dec 29 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 7pm 🎷🎠Twixtmas 2024 with Panacea
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Tuesday Dec 31 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 4 - 9pm 🎷🎠New Year's Eve Live Music Bash
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Wednesday Jan 1 Smoke and Fire Food Truck 11:30 - 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!
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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.
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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.