On Wednesday 15th October, we’re delighted to welcome you to an exclusive Astronomy Night presented by renowned astronomer Jane Green FRAS. Taking place at the Flint Barns on the Rathfinny Wine Estate, our location in the foothills of the South Downs means we are part of the International Dark Sky Reserves, benefitting from uninterrupted star-studded views across our Vineyard.

Jane will be hosting  “A Tour of the Universe” —an inspiring and accessible astronomy talk. There will also be the opportunity to view objects in the night sky through a telescope, weather permitting.

An overnight package or a ticket for the talk and dinner is now available to book.

Jane Green
About

Jane Green

Sophisticated ground and space-based telescopes are transforming our view of the Universe. Using the latest jaw-dropping images and stunning audio visuals, Jane reveals the wonders of the cosmos, sharing perspective, majesty and beauty on the grandest scale. Her powerful and insightful odyssey begins and ends with ‘nothing’ yet the vastness between is mind-blowing!

Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, author, broadcaster and presenter, Jane has appeared on television as well as national radio, and has shared her passion for astronomy all over the world, most recently for Sir Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic Team at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

Jane co-presented a pioneering National Theatre tour – A Tour of the Universe – deemed “a first and a triumph” by BBC Sky at Night presenter, Professor Chris Lintott. She writes regularly for leading UK and US astronomy publications and is author of the bestselling Haynes Astronomy Manual.

A bottle and two full glasses of sparkling wine

Itinerary

18:00 – Welcome glass of Classic Cuvée on arrival & canapes.

18:30 – Jane’s Green’s astronomy talk commences in the marquee.

19:30 – Three-course dinner served with the opportunity to chat with Jane and ask questions.

Rathfinny Flint Barns Bedroom

Astronomy Escape

If you would like to extend your stay, our Astronomy Escape Package includes a glass of Classic Cuvée and a selection of handcrafted canapés, a 3-course dinner in the Flint Barns Dining Room and an overnight stay with breakfast the next morning.

From £285 for 2 people sharing a Cosy Double room.


The Menu

Canapes

Glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuveé 2019 to start

Smoked salmon croustade, lemon and dill

Pea and truffle arancini

Starter

Burrata and roasted Sussex beetroot, quince, nasturtium pesto

Main

Braised shoulder of lamb, butter beans and lovage aioli

Or

Tart fine porcini mushroom, onion confit, Swiss chard

Dessert

Lemon posset, toasted meringue, shortbread


Flint barns through the vines

Event Details

15th October

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