Darke County has other destinations worthy of visits in addition to its quaint county seat of Greenville, featured in the April 2016 print edition of Country Living in a story called “The Mayberry of the Midwest.” Consider visiting these nearby attractions:
The Winery at Versailles
Relaxing and unpretentious, the winery occupies an old tobacco barn and is a popular gathering spot for light meals, informal “thrill of the grill” dinners, tastings orchestrated by obliging employees, and thoroughly delightful libations like the bestselling Rodeo Red. 937-526-3232; www.wineryatversailles.com
Bear’s Mill
Thanks to its weathered boards, this 1848 gristmill look like a soaring grey sculpture positioned beside a country road. Miller Terry Clark’s mastery of the old buhr stones yields the flours and baking mixes sold in the mill store, while wife Julie Clark’s artistry inspires the mill gallery’s splendid mix of pottery, paintings, and photographs. 937-548-5112; www.bearsmill.com
Inn at Versailles
The village of Versailles acknowledges its French heritage with life-sized sculptures such as Monet the Impressionist and the Inn at Versailles, a boutique hotel with rooms that will make you think you’re in Paris instead of Darke County. Its restaurant, Michael Anthony’s at the Inn, features an extensive wine cellar and serves absolutely superb Euro-American meals. 937-526-3020, www.innatversailles.com or www.michaelanthonysattheinn.com
