Snowmoon Valentine's Stargazing at the Farm

Join us this Valentine's Day under the dark winter skies as we celebrate the beautiful stars and constellations of the season! Our friend, astronomer, author, and natural storyteller Stephan Martin will guide us through the brilliant starscape above the farm.
Discover some of the sky’s most dazzling treasures, including the majestic Orion Nebula, the sparkling Pleiades, and the brilliant dog star Sirius. Jupiter will also be high in the sky for some of the best viewing of the year. Stephan will also share timeless celestial love stories, such as the tale of Perseus and Andromeda, that connect us to the night sky in new and meaningful ways.
Before the program begins:
Check in at the will-call list (no physical tickets required) inside the Farm Store! We'll have Build-Your-Own Charcuterie boards, wine, sodas, beer, local sweets and more to snuggle down and enjoy.
What to Bring:
Check the weather and dress warml

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Snowmoon Valentine's Stargazing at the Farm

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