Great Gift Card Deal ~ thru Dec 14, '12

For anyone who purchases an Evins Mill Gift Card from now through Friday, December 14, Evins Mill will add 50% of the purchase price to the value of the certificate. If you purchase a Gift Card for $300.00 for example, you'll receive one for $450.00. 

The offer is based on a minimum purchase of $200. The terms and conditions of these Enhanced Gift Cards are identical to those of our Regular Gift Cards with two exceptions:

• While Regular Gift Cards are valid for three years, Enhanced Gift Cards are valid for one year.
• Enhanced Gift Cards may not be redeemed for meal-only reservations.
• Enhanced Gift Cards may not be redeemed in tandem with other specials.
• Enhanced Gift Cards are not redeemable on certain holidays, including New Year's Eve, Valentines & Fourth of July.

Please call 615.269.3740 (in nashville) or 800.383.2349 for more information or to purchase an Evins Mill Gift Card.

Music at the Mill ~ Sat, Dec 8, '12

On Saturday, December 8, Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series, featuring an intimate evening of fine dining followed by an equally compelling concert performance - this time around by singer-songwriters Craig Lackey, Tim James and Steve Williams.

For his part, Tim is a grammy nominated songwriter who has penned hits for the likes of Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack and Darius Rucker. Steve, also grammy nominated, has written songs for the Oak Ridge Boys and George Straight among other well-known artists. Concert organizer Craig Lackey has had many of his own songs placed in movies and televesion shows and has written numerous songs for Indie artists.

Anyone with dinner reservations, which are $100 per couple for hors d'oeuvres, four course dinner and non-alcoholic beverages, may stay to enjoy the concert at no charge! To make reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).

New Year's Day Brunch

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 noon on Tuesday for a leisurely yet celebratory New Year's Day Brunch. As with all our brunches, Chef Evans is preparing a bounteous spread, including...

• scrambled eggs and omelet-to-order station
• pancakes with all the toppings
• Tennessee roasted chicken
• grilled southern raised catfish
• bacon, sausage and Tennessee country ham
• buttermilk biscuits and saw mill gravy
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• slow cooked turnip greens
• black-eyed peas
• sliced tomatoes and southern fried apples
• selection of cold cereals
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast and bagels with cream cheese
• croissants and sweet pastries
• fruit yogurt
• variety of juices and low fat milk
• 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.

New Year's Eve Jubilation!

We invite you to celebrate the advent of a new year in the festive yet intimate setting that is Evins Mill. Guests may arrive on Sunday, December 30 to enjoy...

• light hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station the next morning
• and a picnic box lunch on the day of arrival or the next day

...and stay through Tuesday, January 1, 2013 to enjoy New Year's Eve and New Year's Day festivities, which include...

• heavy hors d'oeuvres followed by a five-course dinner
• live piano music and roaring fireplaces
• enhanced turn-down service
• and a sumptuous New Year's Day Brunch

Chef Evans will be preparing a sumptuous menu Monday evening, featuring...

Appetizers

• Noble Springs goat cheese dip with grilled pita
• Wedge Oak Farm's Suckling pig roast with condiments galore
• Fresh steamed mussels with coconut, lime curry

Soup

• Local turnip and pumpkin with lentils and red quinoa
• Served with locally baked whole wheat pretzel rolls

Salad

• Fresh Florida citrus with mixed greens, candied almonds, red onion and a creamy watercress dressing

Sorbet

• Stonehaus Muscadine

Entrées

• Tennessee pastured beef tenderloin, oven roasted with our millstone dry rub and served with a Nashville whiskey cream. Accompanied by grilled onion and roasted garlic potato gratin.
• Tasmanian Wild King salmon filet, well seasoned and grilled and served with a chutney of Benton’s bacon, sour apples and dried fruit. Accompanied by grilled onion and roasted garlic potato gratin.

Into the Night Dessert Buffet

• special drinks and champagne a flowin’
• Variety of pies in Allison's famous, home made pie crust
• Belgian chocolate truffles
• coconut macaroons
• stuffed St. Germane apricots
• colorful, homemade kettle corn

Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks are available throughout the weekend.

• The New Year's Eve package is $530 to $650 for two guests depending on the room.
• The New Year's Eve dinner-only package is $60 per plate.
• The New Year's Day brunch-only package is $35 per plate.

Double Your Pleasure ~ thru Jan 2013

Now through the end of January, guests who stay one night at Evins Mill at regular rates may enjoy a second night's stay and breakfast the next morning for free. 

Regular rates include one night's lodging, appetizers, four-course dinner, hearty breakfast  and box lunch and range from $265 to $325 depending on the room.  The complimentary lodging and breakfast carries a value of $160 to $220 depending on the room. 

We do ask that guests who take advantage of this offer patronize the Inn for dinner on the second night rather than going off-site. 

The offer is not available on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, when the Inn is closed, or on New Year's Eve and the night before it. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 800.383.2349 (toll free) to learn more or make a reservation!

Thanksgiving Feast - Nov 22, '12

Give your chef a break this Thanksgiving by allowing our chefs to do the heavy lifting. For overnight guests and day-trippers alike, Thursday, November 22 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Overnight guests will be treated as always to a big breakfast Friday morning. The weather is sure to be crisp, the fires will be roaring - and the cuisine will be abundant, including...

• roasted turkey w/ fresh cranberry relish
• pit ham carving station
• sage dressing
• mashed yukon gold potatoes
• sweet potato casserole
• fresh steamed asparagus
• cream style corn
• deviled eggs
• baked 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

For day-trippers, Thanksgiving dinner is $55/person, while the overnight package for two guests includes one night's stay, Thanksgiving dinner and a hearty breakfast and is $265 to $325 depending on the room reserved.Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Yoga Weekend ~ Aug 24-26, '12

Led by Molly Spessard of Dakini Studio and Kenneth Robinson of Yoga for the Emotional Body, this weekend yoga retreat is designed to help guests access their source of strength and inner calm, and upon their return, experience intimacy with the people and experiences in their lives in a more brilliant, sensitive and rhythmic way - and see deeper potential and expansive possibility in their everyday lives. The weekend retreat includes...

• Four yoga sessions (all levels welcome)
• Two nights lodging in bluff view rooms
• Delicious vegetarian meals from dinner on Friday to breakfast on Sunday
• Daily hiking and exploring
• Relaxing on the beautiful porches overlooking trees

The all-inclusive price is $375 per attendee. For more information or to make reservations, visit the Dakini Studio web site or call Molly Spessard at Dakini Studio at 615.481.3204 (nashville).

Double Your Pleasure - Sep 7 & 8, '12

This Weekend - September 7 & 8 - anyone who stays at the resort on Friday at regular rates may enjoy a complimentary stay on Saturday evening with breakfast on Sunday. We do ask that guests patronize Evins Mill for dinner Saturday evening rather than going off-site. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 800.383.2349 (toll free) to learn more or make a reservation!

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sun, Sep 2, '12

Labor Day is one of the most popular weekends to enjoy Center Hill Lake - and Evins Mill. To mark the holiday, the Inn is hosting its annual Labor Day Cookout from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 2nd. Appetizers are available as early as 6:00 p.m. Whether you're staying at the Inn or not, guests as always are invited to arrive with an appetite, as the menu is expansive...

Entrees

• Grilled Tennessee Pastured Pork Chops from Wedge Oak Farm
• Grilled Tennessee Pastured Poussin Chickens from Wedge Oak Farm 
• Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Sides

• Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Garden Vegetable Ratatouille
• Fresh Baked, Local Whole Wheat Rolls and Cornbread
• Home Grown Tomato, Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Grilled Onions and Chilies
• Vegetable Slaw
• Marinated Cucumber Salad
• Heirloom Beans Slow Cooked with Benton’s Bacon

Dessert

• Baked Apples w/ Local Honey Caramel, Streusel Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream

Beverages

• Tea, Coffee, Lemonade and Ice Water

The Labor Day Cookout is $50.00 per guest and $15 for kids six to twelve. Sodas, bottled waters and alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Fiddler's Jamboree ~ Sat, Jul 7, '12

On Saturday, July 7, 2012, the sleepy town of Smithville will host the Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree & Craft Festival, one of country's premier bluegrass competitions. Just a few minutes from the Dekalb County Courthouse, where the hoedown takes place, Evins Mill is a convenient springboard for the festival - as well as a cool escape from the heat and a relaxing destination for great meals and overnight accommodations.

To that end, the Inn is hosting its own annual Bluegrass Cookout from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. that same Saturday. Appetizers are available as early as 6:00 p.m. As always, guests are invited to arrive early and enjoy a stroll to Carmac Falls or a game of pool at Cortland Game Hall. Early or not, come with an appetite, for the menu is expansive...

Entrees

• Tennessee Pastured Beef Steaks
• Fresh Hawaiian Seafood
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

• Roasted Local Potatoes
• Fresh, Local Corn on the Cob 
• Fresh Baked Whole Wheat Rolls & Cornbread
• Home Grown Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella Salad
• Fresh Basil, Vegetable Slaw
• Marinated Cucumber Salad
• Heirloom Beans Cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Home Grown, Fried Green Tomatoes
• Grilled Sweet Onions & Chilies

Dessert

• Wild, Summer Berry Cobbler w/ Ice Cream

Beverages

• Tea, Coffee, Lemonade & Ice Water

The Jamboree Cookout itself is $50.00 per guest and $10 for children five to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Lodging/Meal packages are also still available. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Tim Buppert Concert ~ Aug 25, '12

On Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m., Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert, whose friend Craig Lacky will also perform a number of songs along the way. 

Having written and/or sung songs on albums for Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson and Kevin Sharp among other well-known artists, Tim has several top ten songs to his name. For his part, Craig has written songs for numerous films and television shows as well as for many Indie artists. Both will be performing those and other songs in an informal and cozy format.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and live music of course and is $110/couple. The overnight package includes all that plus a hearty breakfast the following morning and is $270 to $330 per couple depending on the room. The concert itself without accompanying food or lodging services is $15/ticket.

For more information about Tim Buppert, click here. For ticket information and lodging or dinner reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).

Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Jun 2, '12

Evins Mill is hosting its first wine tasting of 2012 on Saturday, June 2. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guest will enjoy several French wines with appetizers paired and prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. Led by Lindsey Langston of Best Brands, the tasting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a rustic French dinner menu, drawn from locally sourced  produce and meats and crafted to compliment the vino du jour.

Wine Tasting Menu

• Chateau Bel Air ~ Bordeaux
• LaMaison, Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay ~ Pouilly-Fuisse
• Kuentz-Bas, Milleime ~ Alsace
• Francois Montand Blanc de Blanc

Dinner Menu

Hors d'Oeuvres 

• Young Spring Vegetables w/ Aioli
• Zucchini Tart w/ Tennessee Chevre

Soup

• Chilled Yukon Gold Potato w/ Fresh Leek

 Salad

• Chef grown, organic greens and local tomato w/ basil infused red wine vinaigrette
  

 Entrees

• Wedge Oak Farms Pastured Pork Loin ~ rolled with a wild mushroom stuffing of porcinis, morels and shitakes. Oven roasted and served with Chateau Bel Air Bordeaux natural sauce.
• Wedge Oak Farms Raised Poussin Chicken ~ marinated with vidalia onion, garlic, Pouilly-Fuisse Chardonnay, lemon and fresh local herbs. Charcoal grilled and served w/ a light fresh herb beurre blanc.

Sides

•  Local vegetable ratatouille and potato gratin

Dessert

• Fresh Cherry Financiers made w/ local farm fresh eggs, local honey and almonds and served w/ vanilla ice cream.

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• wine tasting and appetizers 
• a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station
• non-alcoholic beverages

and is $290 to $300 for the last few rooms available. Or come just for the appetizers, tasting and dinner for 75/plate. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Memorial Weekend Cookout - Sun, May 27, '12

The Inn is hosting its annual Memorial Weekend Cookout on Sunday, May 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with appetizers available as early as 6:00. If you're not already staying at the Inn, guests are welcome to make reservations for dinner-only and arrive early for short strolls to Carmac Falls. Whenever you show up, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Grilled Tennessee pastured rib eye steaks
• Grilled jumbo shrimp
• Barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• Oven roasted yukon gold potatoes
• Mixed garden vegetable grill
• Local vine-ripe tomato, mozzarella salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
• Grilled vidalia onions & chilies
• Vegetable slaw
• Marinated cucumber salad
• White beans, slow cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Fresh baked, local whole wheat rolls & cornbread

Dessert

• Local strawberry cobbler w/ streusel topping & vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Memorial Weekend Cookout is $50.00 per guest and $10 for children between the ages of five & twelve. Sodas, bottled waters  & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 13, '12

The Inn is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13. The brunch buffet and carving station are available from 10:00 to 11:30 and again from 12:30 to 2:00. While brunch attire is "dressy casual," we invite guests to bring a change of clothes and stick around should they want to hike to Carmac Falls. Hiking shoes or not, don't forget your appetite, for as always the menu is extensive...

Entrees

• Beef tenderloin carving station with chimichurri sauce
• Local farm fresh egg omelets, made-to-order with fresh veggies & cheeses

Lunch Sides

• Yukon Gold potato gratin
• Marinated Fresh Asparagus
• Shrimp salad
• Locally baked, whole wheat rolls
• Home grown green salad with chive blossom vinaigrette

Breakfast Sides

• Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
• Sourdough French Toast with all the toppings
• Tennessee bacon & sausage
• Freshly baked variety of muffins
• Fresh fruit
• Homemade granola with yogurt

Desserts

• Fresh baked pound cake, meringues & brownies
• Build your own strawberry delight with locally grown fresh berries
• Whipped cream, nuts, sauces, sprinkles & more

Beverages

• Variety of juices
• Nashville's own Humphrey's Street coffee
• Unsweetened tea & lemonade
• Fresh squeezed mimosas & mint juleps (not included in the price)

Brunch is $35 ($10 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Easter Brunch ~ Sun, Apr 8, '12

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. While the dress for brunch is "resort casual," guests are invited to bring a change of clothes should they want to hike to Carmac Falls afterward. Walking attire or not, don't forget your appetite, for the menu is extensive...

Entrees

• New Zealand leg of lamb carving station with cool cucumber mint yogurt
• Farm fresh poached eggs on English muffin with sliced tomato & fresh herb hollandaise

Sides

• roasted potato medley with fresh rosemary
• Tennessee stone ground cheese grits
• marinated, chilled asparagus
• spring green salad with creamy, local watercress dressing
• shrimp salad
• Tennessee's own Benton's bacon & Goolsby sausage
• locally baked, whole wheat, pretzle rolls
• sourdough french toast with spiced apples, whipped cream & maple syrup
• fresh fruit, homemade granola & yogurt
• fresh baked variety of muffins

Desserts

• tres leche cake
• macaroons and cookies
• warm berry cobbler

Beverages

• variety of juices & Nashville's Bongo Java coffee
• unsweetened tea, lemonade & bartender on duty

Brunch is $35 and $10 for children six to twelve years old. Alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Valentines Weekend at Evins Mill ~ Feb 10, 11 & 14

As Valentines falls on a Tuesday this year, the Inn will be celebrating the occasion not only on Tue, Feb 14 but also the preceding weekend - Fri, Feb 10 & Sat, Feb 11. On these nights, guests will be treated to...

• hearty rather than light hors d'oeuvres
• a five-course rather than a four-course dinner
  
• a single stem rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
  
• enhanced turn-down service
  
• unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
  

Friday Dinner Entrees feature....

• Tennessee pastured thick-cut pork chop, wrapped in world famous Benton's Bacon, grilled and served with fresh chimichurri, or
• Tasmanian Wild King Salmon, cast iron seared, served with pink peppercorn beurre blanc

...followed by one of our favorite desserts, Flourless Chocolate Cake with fresh berries and sauce Chambord

Tuesday/Saturday Dinner Entrees include...

• Tennessee pastured beef tenderloin, seared with our Millstone dry rub and oven roasted; served with Cabernet Sauvignon, cracked pepper butter sauce, or
• Tennessee raised chicken breast, buttermilk breaded and pan fried; served with raspberry, blood orange, ginger compote

...followed by another popular dessert - chocolate soufflé with Bailey’s sauce.

To cap off the stay, guests will be treated to a hearty Valentines Brunch, featuring...

• omelet station & scrambled eggs
  
• buttermilk biscuits w/saw mill gravy
• pancakes w/ toppings galore
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• bacon, sausage & country ham
• variety of hot & cold cereals
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast, fresh bagels & cream cheese
• sweet pastries & croissants
• fruit yogurt
• a variety of juices, coffee, milk & tea

The all-inclusive package is $265 to $325 per couple depending on the room reserved. Reservations for dinner only are available at $100 per couple as are reservations for brunch at $35 per couple. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to make a reservation.

Music at the Mill: Tim Buppert ~ Saturday, February 18

On Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m., Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert, whose friend Craig Lackey will also perform a number of songs along the way.

Having written and/or sung songs on albums for Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson and Kevin Sharp among other well-known artists, Tim has several top ten songs to his name. For his part, Craig has written songs for numerous films and television shows and cut just as many for Indie artists. Both will be performing them and other songs in an informal and cozy format.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & Tim of course and is $120/couple. The overnight package includes the same but also lodging, breakfast & a picnic box lunch and is $295 to $355 per couple depending on the room.

For more information about Tim Buppert, click here. For ticket information and lodging or dinner reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).

Music at the Mill: Kyle Jacobs ~ Saturday, January 21

On Saturday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m., Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Kyle Jacobs.

Having written songs for the likes of Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson among other well-known artists, Kyle will be performing these and many other songs in an informal and cozy format immediately following dinner.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & Kyle of course and is $110/couple. As all our rooms are booked that night, overnight packages are no longer available.

For ticket information and lodging or dinner reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).