Upcoming Events.
Open Houses, Shadow Days, Ember Day gatherings, and more — check back here for what's next at CASTA, or follow along with our Interest Form to be notified directly.
2026 CASTA Gala Bourbon Raffle.
One ticket enters you to win three top-shelf bourbons — drawn live at the Gala.
Now Through Friday, November 6, 2026
Entries close the night of the Gala at 10:30 PM EST.
Purchase one ticket for $100 and you're entered to win all three raffles: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year, Weller 12 Year, and Blanton's Gold. All proceeds go directly to the school.
CASTA Family & Friends' Festival.
A relaxed evening of food, fellowship, and festivities at Screaming Goat Farm & Brewery.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Screaming Goat Farm & Brewery
4158 Waterford Rd, Amissville, VA 20106
Family and friends are invited to join CASTA at Screaming Goat Farm & Brewery for an evening of fun, fellowship, and festivities. Bring a few friends, your family, and a desire to enjoy the scenery — it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate together while getting to know CASTA's headmaster, teachers, and students in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Food trucks will be onsite with barbecue and live music will help make the event come alive — the first 50 guests win a free beer ticket on tap.
The Masquerade of Wonder.
CASTA's annual Gala — an evening of elegance, mystery, and celebration inspired by the wit and wonder of G.K. Chesterton.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Stonewall Golf Club · Lake Manassas, Virginia
| 5:30 PM | Donor Appreciation Cocktail Hour |
| 6:30 PM | Gala Cocktail Hour Opens |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner & Program |
| Dancing & Celebration to Follow |
Your presence supports the formation of joyful, faithful, and wonder-filled students at Chesterton Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. A formal invitation will follow — contact us below in the meantime with any questions.
Open Houses & Shadow Days — See CASTA in Session.
The best way to know if CASTA is right for your family is to visit.
Open Houses give prospective families a chance to tour the school, meet the headmaster and faculty, and learn about our classical, Catholic curriculum. Shadow Days let admitted students spend a full day in class alongside our current students, experiencing daily Mass, the House System, and CASTA community firsthand. No dates are confirmed yet — sign up below and we'll notify you as soon as they're scheduled.
Other CASTA Gatherings
Beyond the annual Gala, past events have included our Ember Day trip — last year's took students to Granite Heights Winery to learn the science, math, and technology behind a single bottle of wine.