Valentines ~ Fri/Sat, Feb 13/14, '21

 

To mark that most Hallmark of Holidays, we give you "Cupid's Delight" (a.k.a. Valentines). On the evenings of Friday, Feb 12 through Sunday, Feb 14, guests will be treated to...

• hearty rather than light hors d'oeuvres 
• five-course rather than four-course dinner, including sorbet before the entree
• single stem rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
• enhanced turn-down service
• brunch the following morning, served late
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages

Friday & Sunday evening meal service features...

• appetizers : red curry & coconut milk muscles served with Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese with fruit & crackers
• entrees : millstone dry rub beef tenderloin w/ pink peppercorn & cabernet butter sauce, or citrus braised duck breast served with a blood orange, ginger compote
• dessert : dark chocolate souffle w/ bailey's cream sauce

while Saturday evening meal service features...

• appetizers : smoked salmon and baked brie with all the fixins
• entrees : house smoked rib eye steak with fresh horseradish sauce, or jumbo shrimp scampi style
• dessert : flourless chocolate cake with homemade salted caramel

Valentines Brunch each morning features...

• omelet station & eggs-to-order
• local, brined and roasted chicken (Sat. & Mon.) or grilled pork chops (Sun.)
• buttermilk biscuits w/ saw mill gravy
• pancakes (Sat. & Mon.) or French toast (Sun) w/ toppings galore
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• Benton's bacon, sausage 
• fresh fruit and muffins
• a variety of juices, coffee, milk & tea

The all-inclusive package, which includes two nights accommodation and full meal service as outlined above, is $690 to $850 per couple depending on the room. One-night reservations are currently and only available on Friday and Saturday for $345 to $425 per couple. 

Reservations for dinner-only are available at $130/couple and for brunch-only are available at $60/couple.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for reservations.

NYE ~ Thu, Dec 31, '20

We invite you to celebrate the prospects of a new year - and bid good riddance to the current one - in the festive yet intimate setting of Evins Mill. 

Featuring a restricted number of patrons and abundant spacing between tables, our New Year's Eve meal service has been calibrated to match these unusual times. For a detailed outline of the steps we are taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19, please visit the Health page on our web site.

While guests are invited to arrive a day early and/or stay a day late, the main attraction is of course New Year's Eve. Featuring enhanced turn-down service and an extra robust menu, New Year's Eve will be followed on Friday morning by an equally hearty New Year's Day Brunch. 

New Year's Eve Menu

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

• local goat cheese dip w/ grilled pita
• baby back ribs w/ fresh vegetable slaw
• steamed mussels w/ coconut, lime red curry

Soup & Bread

• butternut squash bisque 
• homemade rolls

Salad

• fresh roasted beets, mixed greens, walnuts, gold raisins, red onion & pomegranate vinaigrette

Sorbet

• cran-apple, spice sorbet

Entrees

• premium beef tenderloin, charcoal grilled & served w/ a mushroom, celery heart salad or fresh king salmon, cedar plank broiled with a honey, miso glaze
• both accompanied by gold potato gratin & roasted rainbow carrots

Desserts

• variety of homemade pies
• Belgian chocolate truffles
• coconut macaroons
• tropical rice pudding
• colorful, homemade kettle corn

The New Year's Eve Package includes...

• two nights accommodations with turn-down service on Wed/Thu or Thu/Fri
• New Year's Eve dinner as outlined above
• hearty New Year's Day Brunch
• light hors d'ouvres & four-course dinner on Wednesday or Friday
• full breakfast & hearty sack lunch on Thursday or Saturday
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $665 to $825 per couple depending on the room. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

To make a reservation, call 615.269.3740 (nashville).

Memorial Weekend Cookout ~ Sun, May 24, '20

While we're allowed to host non-lodging patrons for dine-in dinner service at up to 50% capacity, we're still operating under the principle that "could does not always equal should," which in this case could also be called "better safe than sorry." 

So rather than hosting our traditional Memorial Weekend Cookout as a dine-in affair, we are offering it in take-out fashion on Sunday, May 24, inviting you to arrive early and/or stay late to explore the property and savor your meal in one of many lovely locations, including...

• at the base or an overlook of Carmac Falls
• at the Picnic Bower
• on the bank of Evins Mill Pond
• on the lawn by the historic Granary & Gristmill
• on Ivy Overlook or Manning Overlook

Guests are welcome to bring their favorite blankets and other picnic accoutrements. The Main Lodge and Gristmill will also be open - and routinely sanitized and disinfected. Drinks from the bar will be available as will be games in Cortland Hall.

The Memorial Day menu is featured below and is available for pick-up between 11:00 and 1:00 and again between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.

Entrees (select one)

• Full rack, barbecue baby back ribs
• Lemon brined, charcoal-grilled cornish game hen

Sides

• Yukon gold potato gratin
• Summer veggie slaw

Dessert

• Personal key lime pie

Beverages

• Bottled water or soda

Memorial take-out fare is $30 per guest for the 13 & older crowd. Regular sack lunches are available if desired for children six to twelve years old at the regular day-tripping price of $25. Reservations are required. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Thanksgiving Feast ~ Thu, Nov 26, '20

Featuring a restricted number of patrons, abundant spacing between tables, and what we call a "reverse-serve" buffet, our Thanksgiving meal service has been calibrated to match these unusual times.

Available from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. our Thanksgiving spread will include...

• roasted turkey w/ fresh cranberry relish
• pit ham carving station
• sage, cornbread dressing
• mashed yukon gold potatoes
• sweet potato casserole
• fresh steamed asparagus
• cream style corn
• deviled eggs with homemade pickles
• baked Tennessee apples
• tossed salad w/ basil vinaigrette dressing
• carrot, raisin salad
• fresh fruit salad
• fresh baked bread & rolls
• panoply of pies
• hot apple cider & fresh ground coffee

The Thanksgiving Day Package includes...

• overnight accommodations on Wed/Thu or Thu/Fri
• Thanksgiving Day feast as outlined above
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order on Thu/Fri or Fri/Sat mornings
• light hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner on Wednesday or Friday
• hearty sack lunch on Thursday or Friday
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $665 to $805 per couple depending on the room. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

To learn more about steps we're taking to mitigate the risk of COVID-19, both out front and behind the scenes, CLICK HERE.

To make a reservation, call 615.269.3740 (nashville).

Mother's Day (Tripping) Brunch ~ Sun, May 10, '20

Honoring the maxim that "could does not always mean should," we are hosting a special edition of our popular Mother's Day Brunch this Sunday, May 10 from 11:00 to 1:00, the menu for which is highlighted below. 

Rather than serving brunch as a dine-in affair, we are making it available by take-out, though we encourage you to remain on-site as our guest!

Come in casual attire and make the occasion a day-tripping adventure, celebrating the consequential women in your life, while savoring your brunch in one of many lovely locations, including...

• at the base or an overlook of Carmac Falls
• at the Picnic Bower
• on the bank of Evins Mill Pond
• on the lawn by the historic Granary & Gristmill
• on Ivy Overlook or Manning Overlook
• on Millstone Landing or in Adele Commons

Guests are welcome to bring their favorite blankets and other picnic accoutrements. The Main Lodge and Gristmill will also be open - and routinely sanitized and disinfected. Drinks from the bar will be available as will be games in Cortland Hall.

Entrees (select one)

• Barbecue baby back ribs, full rack
• Sesame shrimp

Sides

• Roasted fingerling potatoes
• Glazed carrots

Dessert

• Buttermilk biscuit, strawberry shortcake

Beverages

• Bottled water or soda

Take-out brunch is $30 per guest for the 13 & older crowd. Regular sack lunches are available if desired for children six to twelve years old at the regular day-tripping price of $25. Reservations are required. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Spring Break Special ~ Sun, Mar 15 to Tue, Mar 17, '20

While we primarily promote Evins Mill as a place for adults to enjoy, be they arriving individually or as part of a group, the fact is - it's a pretty cool place for kids too - and from Sunday, March 15 through Tuesday, March 17, it is also complimentary for high school-age children and younger, who in many cases will be on Spring Break.

For families remaining close to home but still wanting a little adventure, Evins Mill features a variety of kid-friendly activities...

• self-guided hikes to overlooks of Carmac Falls
• fishing at Evins Mill Pond
• lawn games, including corn hole, horse shoes, ladder golf, and Bocce ball
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and Foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• extensive DVD library for after-dinner in-room entertainment

In addition, families will enjoy full meal service - from appetizers & dinner, followed by s'mores around a fire pit, through a full breakfast & sack lunch the next day. As always, our chefs will prepare for special dietary restrictions, including kid-friendly dinners upon request.

The Spring Break Package includes...

• one night's lodging (multiple night stays are available but not required)
• loft occupancy OR use of an air mattress
• appetizers & dinner 
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• hearty sack lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities highlighted above

...and is available for a family of up to four for the same price as for an adult couple - $320 to $400 depending on the room.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

New Year's Day Brunch ~ Wed, Jan 1, '20

If late night revelry on New Year's Eve is not your style - or even if it is, consider joining us between 10:00 and 12:00 on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 for a leisurely yet celebratory New Year's Day Brunch. As with all our brunches, Chef Evans is preparing a bounteous spread, including...

• omelet-to-order station
• buttermilk pancakes with all the toppings
• local, brined and roasted chicken
• Tennessee bacon, and sausage
• buttermilk biscuits and saw mill gravy
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• slow cooked turnip greens and black-eyed peas
• southern fried apples
• fresh fruit and muffins
• homemade granola and yogurt
• juices, coffee and hot beverage selection

Brunch is $35 per adult guest and half price for children between the ages of six and twelve. Come early or stay late to enjoy real wood burning fireplaces and brisk hikes to Carmac Falls.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.