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Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts

Disclaimer: Beautiful Touches was treated to lunch, a tour of the Nearwood Winery and Vineyards, and given use of their space, for a day of working with fellow bloggers.  No product or monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed are those of the author.

Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
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I recently spent an awesome day at the Nearwood Winery and Vineyards For those of you who know me, you can pick your jaws up off the floor.  I was not partaking of the offerings.  I was there as part of a working retreat, with two other like minded (and totally delightful and very talented) bloggers, Owners & Winemaker, Mike Van Natta, and Joann Schissel, Customer Experience, opened their facility to us, for a day of brain storming, sharing, laughing, and enjoying each others company.  We were treated to lunch, a tour of the winery and vineyards, and given a brief (and very interesting) lesson on the process of turning grapes into wine.

Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
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Nearwood is nestled in the gentle rolling hills of Marion County, Iowa, in the small town of Knoxville. Knoxville is home to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway…not the first place one would think of a for a vineyard.  But surprisingly, well to me anyway, grapes are grown in Iowa, and their neighboring sate of Missouri.

Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
Image Courtesy of: Snapshots by Heidi

About Nearwood Winery & Vineyards

The first and only winery and vineyards in Knoxville, IA. They produce wine from locally-grown grapes.
Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
Nearwood Winery produces wine from locally-grown grapes. Wines are available at the Nearwood Winery Tasting Room “where creatives gather” on the town square in Knoxville, IA.
Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
Image Courtesy of: Snapshots by Heidi
Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest Hosts
Images Courtesy of: Snapshots by Heidi

It is obvious that Mike is serious about the whole process of growing and cultivating his crop to producing a quality wine.  Joann is also interested in wines, but her love of the arts shines through wherever one looks.  Together they have created a warm and welcoming place for locals and visitors alike, to come and enjoy one another’s company.  It’s a great location to hold a wedding reception or corporate gathering.Nearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest HostsNearwood Winery and Vineyards Harvest HostsFor those of you who are into the RV life, they are Harvest Hosts – a membership program that provides access to a network of wineries, farms, breweries, museums and other unique attractions that invite self-contained RVers to visit and stay overnight. Nearwood provides 2 non-gender bathrooms (complete with showers) for their overnight guests.  Park on their property at no cost…just buy a few bottles of wine before you head off to your next destination.

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