Couponing with Rachel

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Original post: July 2014

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went away for the night without the kids.  While I love spending time with my boys, I find that it is really important to get away with my husband to relax, unwind, and renew.  As a mama of three young and rambunctious boys, it’s hard to plan time away, but when we do, we always find it worth it.

When researching our overnight trip, we found a gem called Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio.  While the pictures were gorgeous online, I was not prepared for what we saw when we arrived.  As we approached the tree-lined entrance, I immediately knew that we in for a treat!

The Grounds:

Situated in beautiful Canton, Ohio, Gervasi boasts nearly six acres of vineyards carefully sited on their historic fifty-five-acre farm property. You will pass the North Vineyard on your left as you come into the property, which becomes a stunning backdrop for weddings and events, and the site of their popular seasonal vineyard dinners. The South Vineyard is located towards the back of the property just past the orchard and along the roadway to Gervasi Village and the Crush House Restaurant.

In addition to the vineyards, Gervasi offers restaurants, overnight accommodations in six different villas, and access to Stark Parks walking/bicycling trails.  They offer many events throughout the year such as art shows, live music, and dance classes.  Gervasi even hosts a free public winery tour each Saturday.

We checked in at the Villa Grande, which upholds its name in beauty and grandeur. This facility houses conference rooms, a ballroom, and executive board rooms. The Cucina, a Culinary and Wine Education Center which is also located here, offers culinary or wine experiences that can be incorporated into your special event, if desired.

As you walk the grounds at Gervasi Vineyard, you truly feel as though you are far from Ohio.  I was amazed by the well cared for lawns, gorgeous floral arrangements and detailed landscaping. When you come to Gervasi you can finally relax.

The Villas:

Once we had our key to our villa, we couldn’t wait to get inside! Gervasi Vineyard offers six separate villas which are each comprised of four individual suites (24 suites). Guests have the option of reserving an individual suite or an entire villa (how fun to bring a group of friends).

As we walked into our luxurious Tuscan styled villa, we were simply amazed by our room. The spacious lobby of our villa featured a living room, patio, fireplace, microwave, refrigerator, and much more. Before heading to our suite, we grabbed a few complimentary drinks in the refrigerator.

When we turned the key to our room, I was in awe by the size and decor of our suite.  This is hands down, the most beautiful room I’ve ever stayed at; I felt like a princess. Each suite includes a cozy fireplace and a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and even heated towel bars. Additional amenities in each suite include TV monitor (even in the bathroom), luxury linens, flat-screen television and refrigerator.  There are even a robe and slippers in the closet.

The king-sized bed in our room was so comfortable and had a ton of pillows to make us feel right at home. Forget a toiletry item?  Gervasi Vineyard has you covered and will offer a free toiletry item for any that you missed.  Want to enhance your stay? Gervasi offers floral arrangements, chocolate, wine, and baskets that can all be brought to your room.

Each morning, every suite is delivered a complimentary Italian-style continental breakfast featuring house-made pastries, granola and fresh fruit. Your breakfast is even delivered in a rustic wine box. It was so nice to wake up without having to worry about leaving the room for breakfast! Oh, and the breakfast was simply scrumptious!

The Restaurants:

Gervasi offers three different restaurants on the property. The Piazza is their outdoor patio offering seasonal al fresco dining with beautiful lakeside views.  The Crush House®, their newest restaurant and wine bar, offers a casual menu with bold decor. The Bistro restaurant, where reservations are encouraged for lunch and dinner, includes an extensive rustic Italian menu served in small and large plate portions for sharing.  Both The Crush House and The Piazza offer events throughout the year, such as live music to make your evening even more special.

The evening that we went the weather was perfect, so we chose to eat at the Piazza for both meals.  The Piazza requires no reservations and is located outside on the patio. They offer casual dining, where you order from the front counter and your food is delivered to your table.

While waiting for our meal, we watched others play Bocce ball and corn hole right out on the lawn and took in the gorgeous views of the lake. Throughout the summer and fall, this restaurant also offers live music Thursday – Sunday evenings which would only add to its charm.

While the prices may vary in each restaurant, The Piazza pricing was far less than I was expecting. On top of that, our food was delicious and our portions were ample. Next time we visit we may venture to the other restaurants, but I can’t imagine being any more pleased.

My husband and I had such a wonderful time at Gervasi Vineyard that we are planning on making it a yearly getaway. From wonderful accommodations, beautiful grounds, and delicious food, Gervasi Vineyard is the perfect place for a romantic dinner or weekend getaway.

Disclosure:  All opinions are my own.  This is not a paid post. My overnight accommodations were complimentary for the purpose of review.  All food and beverages from the restaurant were purchased.