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Lifestyle Section • Summer 2014 • Kentucky
by Jan Ross,
Staff Writer
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You will think
you have taken
a wrong turn
trying to find the Gervasi
Vineyard because it’s hidden away in an unlikely
urban neighborhood in
Canton, Ohio.
But behind those elaborate gates is a
sprawling 55-acre estate which includes
five acres of vineyards producing a
variety of grapes, two restaurants, an
outdoor pavilion for weddings and
other events, a cozy shop, an event center, and 24 guest suites housed in some
amazing, Tuscan-influenced villas.
The Tuscan influence indicated by the
name is felt throughout the property in
every little detail.
Gervasi offers popular culinary classes
at The Cucina, in the Villa Grande.
With a large, professional, working
kitchen and a dining area to enjoy
what you prepare, there are classes on
the cuisines of a number of countries.
Wine appreciation, demystifying wine
tasting, wine and food pairings, or
looks at vintages of Italy or France, are
also taught in the tasting room at The
Crush House, where you can take a
tour of the amazing state-of-the-art
winery facilities.
The Crush House restaurant is
designed to resemble a contemporary
restaurant similar to those you might
One of the best things about Gervasi is staying in the amazing and
unique villas.
find in a big city, with lots of open
spaces, red walls, and a staircase to a
second level. After your wine tasting,
try one of their small plates or their
famous short ribs.
Another choice for lunch or dinner,
The Bistro restaurant resembles a
rustic, Tuscan farmhouse with lots of
wood, comfortable seating, a fireplace
and an Italian menu. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, they offer antipasti,
salads, and wonderful brick-fired artisan pizzas. Pop into The Marketplace,
a little shop right beside The Bistro,
where you can buy wine to take home
as well as an assortment of interesting
gifts.
One of the best things about Gervasi is
staying in the amazing and unique villas. An upscale boutique inn which has
six villas, each having four individual
suites and a cozy, spacious lobby area
complete with a small kitchen, comfortable furniture, a fireplace, and doors
out onto a furnished patio. It’s a wonderful place to stay. Many of the villas
overlook the spring-fed lake where
ducks and swans swim. The gorgeous
suites each have their own fireplace,
stucco walls, heated floors, and rustic
wood interiors. The small kitchen in
the lobby is furnished with a microwave, ice maker, sink, and refrigerator
stocked with complimentary drinks
including bottled water, teas, juice, and
sodas as well as yogurt.
A fresh, hot breakfast is delivered every
morning at a time you specify. A large
wooden box with a lid and the number
of your suite on is left on the kitchen
counter. The food is different every
day but features freshly made pastries
stuffed with meat, cheese, and vegetables, baked goods, and fruit.
So, whether you want to cook, eat,
drink wine, stroll around the beautiful
property which adjoins local hiking
trails, or just relax in front of the fireplace, Gervasi Vineyard provides the
perfect getaway!
To find out more information, visit
http://www.gervasivineyard.com/