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SUMMARY:Mystic Aquarium’s Summer Pour Tour: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Aquarium’s Summer Pour Tour: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard heads inland to North Stonington on Thursday\, August 27\, pairing an afternoon of wine tasting with a chance to support the Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. \nFrom 4 to 6 p.m.\, guests can enjoy specialty pours\, meet members of Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team\, and learn about the work that happens when seals and other marine animals are found sick\, injured\, or stranded along the New England coast. \nA portion of proceeds from the evening will benefit the rescue and rehabilitation program. \nAnd despite some event calendars listing Mystic Aquarium as the venue\, this stop of the Pour Tour takes place at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard at 113 Pendleton Hill Road in North Stonington. \nTaking the Summer Pour Tour Beyond the Aquarium\nThe Summer Pour Tour takes Mystic Aquarium’s conservation work out into the community. \nThroughout the summer\, the Animal Rescue team is visiting five breweries\, vineyards and bars across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Each stop combines a local drinking destination with specialty pours and an opportunity to meet members of the team responsible for responding when marine animals are in trouble. \nThe August 27 visit to Kingdom of the Hawk follows earlier summer stops\, including Creature Brewing\, with Grey Sail Brewing scheduled to follow in September. \nRather than holding a traditional fundraiser\, the Aquarium is essentially bringing the people who do the work directly to the places where people are already spending a summer afternoon. \nMeet the People Behind Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program\nThe Summer Pour Tour supports a program with more than half a century of history. \nMystic Aquarium established its Animal Rescue Program in 1975 to respond to sick\, injured and stranded marine animals. The team works along approximately 1\,000 miles of coastline covering Connecticut\, Rhode Island and Fishers Island\, New York\, and operates a 24-hour hotline for reports of marine animals in distress. \nSeals make up a large portion of the animals that come through the program\, including gray\, harp and harbor seals. \nWhen an animal requires rehabilitation\, getting it healthy enough to return to the ocean can take months. Veterinarians\, animal-care professionals\, interns and volunteers provide specialized care while deliberately limiting the animal’s dependence on people. \nThe ultimate goal isn’t to create another Aquarium resident. \nIt’s to send a healthy wild animal back home. \nRescue Is Only the Beginning\nResponding to a stranded animal can also tell researchers something about what’s happening beyond the shoreline. \nMystic Aquarium works with NOAA Fisheries and other members of the regional stranding network\, gathering information from the animals that come into its care. \nThat means a stranded seal or other marine mammal can provide clues about disease\, injuries\, environmental conditions and other threats affecting wildlife populations. \nMystic Aquarium’s rescue work was recently featured in a 2026 Connecticut Public documentary examining the rehabilitation process and the effort required to give injured marine wildlife a second chance. \nDuring the Pour Tour stop\, guests will have an opportunity to meet members of that Animal Rescue team and learn more about what happens behind the scenes. \nFrom the Shoreline to a North Stonington Vineyard\nThe setting for this particular stop couldn’t be much farther removed from a marine animal rehabilitation clinic. \nKingdom of the Hawk sits on 50 acres of farmland in North Stonington\, surrounded by vines\, forest and wildlife. \nMichael and Merrily Connery purchased the property in 2018 and began planting vines almost immediately. Its centerpiece is a contemporary barn positioned along the edge of a hill to take advantage of the surrounding landscape. \nThe building combines steel beams\, polished concrete\, stone\, large windows and an open floor plan with the form of an agricultural barn. \nThe result is deliberately modern without ignoring the farming history of the surrounding town. \nThe Saltwater Farm Connection\nAnyone who thinks Kingdom of the Hawk feels vaguely familiar may have visited its sister vineyard. \nThe Connerys are also behind Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington. \nThat project began after Michael Connery purchased 108 acres along the Stonington shoreline in 2001. The property included an old private airport and a deteriorating World War II-era airplane hangar\, which was eventually transformed into Saltwater Farm’s distinctive winery and tasting room. \nKingdom of the Hawk became the couple’s second vineyard project. \nThere are deliberate architectural connections between the two. Steel\, stone and a prominent archway at Kingdom of the Hawk echo features at Saltwater Farm\, but the newer property takes on a more contemporary farmhouse character suited to rural North Stonington. \nA Second Vineyard Takes Flight\nThere’s also a reason for the name. \nHawks are frequently seen above the North Stonington property\, which encompasses vineyard\, farmland and forest. \nThe Connerys developed Kingdom of the Hawk as both a vineyard and gathering place\, with indoor and outdoor areas designed for visitors to linger rather than simply stop for a quick tasting. \nThe vineyard serves wine by the glass and bottle rather than offering traditional tasting flights\, along with Connecticut craft beer and other selections. \nAmong wines associated with Kingdom of the Hawk are Raptor Red and Wayward White\, names that continue the vineyard’s avian identity. \nWine That Helps Wildlife\nThursday’s event brings the two worlds together. \nVisitors can spend a late-summer afternoon overlooking the vines in rural North Stonington while meeting people whose working days may involve answering a call about an injured seal along the coast. \nA portion of the evening’s proceeds goes back to Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program to help support that rescue and rehabilitation work. \nThe exact percentage or amount being donated by Kingdom of the Hawk has not been publicly specified\, so guests should simply know that purchases made during the event help support the program. \nIt’s an unusually easy fundraiser: find a glass\, find a view and meet some of the people doing the work your purchase is helping fund. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Aquarium Summer Pour Tour – Kingdom of the Hawk\nDate: Thursday\, August 27\, 2026\nTime: 4–6 p.m.\nLocation: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\nAddress: 113 Pendleton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT 06359\nHost: Mystic Aquarium\nBeneficiary: Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Program \nGuests can enjoy specialty pours\, meet members of Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team and learn about marine animal rescue and rehabilitation while visiting the 50-acre North Stonington vineyard. \nA portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-aquariums-summer-pour-tour-kingdom-of-the-hawk-vineyard/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Farm Vineyard Thursday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard Thursday Music Series brings live music\, local food trucks\, and handcrafted wines to the vineyard every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Beginning at 5 p.m.\, the free series offers the perfect way to unwind after work while enjoying performances from local musicians in one of southeastern Connecticut’s most picturesque winery settings. \nGuests can pair Saltwater Farm Vineyard’s wines with offerings from a rotating lineup of food trucks while listening to live music surrounded by rolling vineyards. Housed in a beautifully restored World War II-era airplane hangar\, the winery combines rich local history with modern winemaking to create a one-of-a-kind destination on the Connecticut shoreline. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Saltwater Farm Vineyard Thursday Music Series\nSchedule: Select Thursdays\nTime: 5:00 p.m.\nVenue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard\nAddress: 349 Elm St.\, Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Thursday Schedule\nThursday\, July 23 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nEric Nichols\nFood Truck: Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck\n\nThursday\, July 30 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nEthan Cash\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nThursday\, August 6 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nNick Bosse\nFood Trucks:\n\nSouth County BBQ\nJ&R Seafood Raw Bar\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 13 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nBen Freiert\nFood Truck: J&R Seafood Raw Bar\n\nThursday\, August 20 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nDave Alves\nFood Truck: J&R Seafood Raw Bar\n\nThursday\, August 27 – 5:00 p.m. \n\nLuke & Mike\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nAbout Saltwater Farm Vineyard\nFounded on the grounds of a former private airfield\, Saltwater Farm Vineyard preserves the property’s historic World War II-era hangar while producing award-winning wines in a spectacular coastal setting. The restored winery has become one of Connecticut’s premier destinations for wine\, live music\, and scenic outdoor gatherings. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree Thursday evening concerts\nAward-winning wines\nRotating food trucks\nHistoric vineyard setting\nRelaxed summer atmosphere
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/saltwater-farm-vineyard-thursday-music-series/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, 349 Elm Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Farm Vineyard Sunday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard Sunday Music Series offers relaxing Sunday afternoons filled with live local music\, award-winning wines\, and rotating food trucks at one of Connecticut’s most distinctive vineyards. Held throughout the summer\, the free series invites guests to unwind among the vines while enjoying talented regional musicians in the peaceful setting of a beautifully restored historic property. \nSaltwater Farm Vineyard occupies the site of a former World War II-era private airfield. The property’s original airplane hangar has been transformed into a striking winery while preserving its soaring timber trusses and aviation heritage. Surrounded by vineyards and coastal farmland\, it’s an ideal destination for spending a leisurely Sunday with friends and family. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Saltwater Farm Vineyard Sunday Music Series\nVenue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard\nAddress: 349 Elm St.\, Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Sunday Schedule\nSunday\, July 19 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nDavid Swanson\nFood Truck: Twin Beaks Fried Chicken\n\nSunday\, July 26 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBen Freiert\nFood Truck: Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck\n\nSunday\, August 2 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nJason Ingriselli\nFood Truck: The Rolling Tomato Pizza Truck\n\nSunday\, August 9 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBen Kane\nFood Truck: The Rolling Tomato Pizza Truck\n\nSunday\, August 16 – 2:30 p.m. \n\nDan Watson\nFood Truck: The Rolling Tomato Pizza Truck\n\nSunday\, August 23 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nSteve Cleary\nFood Truck: Twin Beaks Fried Chicken\n\nSunday\, August 30 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nPhil Smith\nFood Truck: Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck\n\nAbout Saltwater Farm Vineyard\nLocated on the site of a former private airfield\, Saltwater Farm Vineyard blends history\, architecture\, and winemaking. The restored World War II-era hangar now serves as the winery\, preserving an important part of Stonington’s past while creating one of Connecticut’s most unique vineyard destinations. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree live music\nAward-winning wines\nRotating food trucks\nScenic vineyard setting\nRelaxing Sunday afternoons
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/saltwater-farm-vineyard-sunday-music-series/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, 349 Elm Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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