Under The Stars

24/07/2026

✨ SIP & STARGAZE — THE DARK SKY EXPERIENCE ✨

For Pour & Explore and apart of the Modeliving Hub Series

Join us at Luna Estate for an evening of connection, light, creativity and the night sky — a "same, same but different" take on our much-loved Light Right at Night event.

📅 20 August 2026
🕓 4:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Luna Estate, Martinborough

Your $60 ticket includes:
🍷 Early arrival drinks (4–6pm)
🍷 1 glass of Luna Estate wine or Choice Bros beer
🍴 5 shared canapés
💡 Practical lighting demos with Switch Lighting
🌌 A guest talk from Charlotte, Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve, on protecting our night skies
🔭 Guided telescope viewing with Chris from Under The Stars

Optional add-on: Constellation Watercolour Experience with Ventana Art Space (approx. $30) — add at checkout or on the night.

🎟️ Tickets $60pp — grab yours now:
👉 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/sip-stargaze/martinborough

Tag someone you'd love to sip and stargaze with! 🌠

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