The hot “dog days” of summer have arrived, and everyone is looking for ways to cool down while savoring the last weeks of the season. Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa (GV) has 15 perfect ways to cool down for the remaining days of summer.
1. Have a casual lunch at The Crush House starting with one of the summer cocktails or iced tea before enjoying one of the many seasonal favorites such as calamari, strawberry salad, seared salmon, short rib gnocchi, or grilled chicken piada.
2. Take time out for a leisurely, authentic Italian dinner enjoyed with a glass of one of GV’s award-winning wines at The Bistro. Try the baked lobster formaggio, house made mushroom ravioli or spaghetti al pomodoro.
3. How about taking the morning slow, enjoying the sunrise and the early part of the day at The Still House with one of GV’s specialty coffee drinks such as a latte, cappuccino, Americano, a Shot in the Dark and many other options. Don’t forget to grab a pastry to go with your coffee.
4. Enjoy a bottle of wine with your partner or friends while sitting in the Adirondack chairs next to Gervasi’s lake and watching the swans and other wildlife.
5. Embrace the dog days on The Piazza on Tuesday evenings by bringing your pup or pooch along to enjoy being out in the beautiful Ohio weather.
6. Explore a new favorite “light summer wine” with a tasting at The Cave. With white wines being more popular in the summer, try the Bello Bianco tasting flight. The flight includes Lucello • Pinot Grigio: Piove • Riesling: Ciao Bella • Chardonnay: Bellina.
7. Cool off by spending time inside The Marketplace for some great shopping, where you will always find hot, unique new brands to select from.
8. There are only a few more weeks left for wearing open-toe shoes, so it is a great time to treat yourself to a pedicure (and maybe a manicure to match) while you still have the opportunity to show it off! The Spa at Gervasi Vineyard offers manis and pedis along with many other ways to relax and enjoy the last days of summer.
9. Enjoy the last of the Cruise-Ins on Wednesday evenings through the end of September. Spend the evening walking through all of the classic cars, and enjoying the vineyard view.
10. A few more opportunities for outdoor entertainment are available, including the remaining Musica Summer Concerts, the Candlelight Concerts, and the Ballet Performance. Or enjoy nightly live music in the fresh outdoor air at the Piazza.
11. Try one of the perfect GV summer cocktails such as the Orange Dreamsicle, featuring our Saint’s Desire Blood Orange Gin, Orange Juice, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Orange, Cherry, and Ginger Ale. They are available at all GV restaurants.
12. Plan a Savor Summer Getaway at The Villas or The Casa – Stay Sunday and Monday through August and receive a $100 resort credit. Valid For: Stays through September 2, 2025.
13. Bring the entire family or a group of friends for a last summer weekend and stay at The Farmhouse on the GV grounds. It has amazing accommodations and sits right in the middle of the property where the views are just as amazing.
14. Stroll the scenic grounds of the GV property in the early morning or late evening hours. A perfect way to begin or end any day.
15. Gather a group of friends or family and stop by The Still House later in the evening for a round of cocktails and live music. Some of the summer cocktails include seasonal Sangria, Espresso Martini, or the Strawberry Sage Lemonade.