Snookum's Delight ~ Feb '24

To mark that most Hallmark of Holidays, we give you "Snookum's Delight" (a.k.a. Valentines). On Wed, Feb 14 and the weekend after Valentines (Fri/Sat, Feb 16/17), guests will be treated to...

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

Wednesday & Friday evening dinner services features...

• appetizers :  smoked salmon served with Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese with fruit & crackers
• entrees : millstone dry rub beef tenderloin w/ pink peppercorn & cabernet butter sauce, or jumbo shrimp scampi style
• dessert : dark chocolate souffle w/ Bailey's cream sauce

while Saturday dinner service features...

• appetizers : red curry & coconut milk mussels and charcuterie board with all the fixins
• entrees : house smoked rib eye steak with fresh horseradish sauce, or Atlantic salmon with sweet and sour chutney
• dessert : flourless chocolate cake with homemade salted caramel

The Valentines Package, which includes one night's accommodation and the meal services outlined above, is $375 to $575 depending on the room. Valentines Dinner-Only reservations are available at $150/couple. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for reservations.

Winter Break Special ~ thru Dec 29, 2023

While we usually promote Evins Mill as a place for adults, business groups and special events, it's a pretty cool place for kids too. So from now through Dec 29 as part of our Winter Break Special, dining and loft lodging for high school age children and younger is complimentary.

For families remaining close to home but wanting some away-from-home adventure, Evins Mill features a variety of family-friendly activities, including...

• self-guided hikes to the overlooks and base of Carmac Falls
• lawn games, including corn hole, ring toss, horse shoes and ladder golf
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and Foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• extensive DVD library + roku for after-dinner in-room entertainment

Were that not enough, some nearby family-friendly attractions include...

• Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Appalachian Center for Crafts
• Button Willow General Store

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 following day. As always, our chefs will prepare for special dietary restrictions, including kid-friendly dinners.

The Winter Break Special includes...

• one nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft
• appetizers & dinner each night for two adults 
• kid-friendly or adult-fare dinner each night for up to two children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast each morning for up to four guests
• hearty sack lunch for up to four guests
• 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 - $425 to $475 depending on which Mountain Laurel room. 

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

New Year's Eve ~ Sun, Dec 31, '23

We invite you to celebrate the year that was and the one that will be in the festive yet intimate setting of Evins Mill. Two rooms remain available for a one night stay.

While guests are invited to arrive a day early, the main attraction is of course New Year's Eve. Featuring enhanced turn-down service, an extra robust menu as outlined below, and live entertainment, our New Year's Eve Package also includes a hearty New Year's Day Brunch on Monday morning.  

New Year's Eve Menu

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

• red curry, coconut mussels
• baby back ribs
• Kenny's Farmhouse cheese board

Soup & Bread

• butternut squash bisque with a variety of hot rolls

Salad

• sweet and sour apples with cashews, dried cranberries, and pomegranate vinaigrette

Sorbet

• lemon and fresh herbs with sparkling wine

Entrees

• Beef Tenderloin, charcoal grilled and carved to order; served with shiitake demiglace
• Atlantic Salmon, hot smoked with our millstone dry rub; served with preserved lemon cream
• Each entre is accompanied by caramelized onion, potato gratin and sesame green beans

Desserts

• Dessert Buffet will take place following dinner and include our traditional coconut rice pudding, favorite pies, dark chocolate truffles, macaroons, homemade kettle corn, and maybe a surprise or two!

The New Year's Eve Package includes...

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

The NYE Package as outlined above is $725 to $775 per couple depending on the room, though a one-night stay is also available at $400 per couple.

NYE Dinner-Only reservations are available at $160/couple and for NYD Brunch-Only at $75/couple. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included

To make a reservation, call 615.269.3740 (nashville).

Thanksgiving Feast ~ Thu, Nov 23, '23

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 23, 2023 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 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 veggies
• 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

The Thanksgiving Package outlined above is $825 to $1,025 per couple depending on the room. Thanksgiving Dinner-Only reservations are available at $70/guest and half price for children 6 to 12. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Spring Break Special ~ Sat, Mar 11 to Thu, Mar 16, '23

 

While we usually promote Evins Mill as a place for adults, business groups and special events, the fact is it's a pretty cool place for kids too. So from Sat, Mar 11 through Thu, Mar 16 as part of our Spring Break Special, it is also complimentary for high school age children and younger.

For families remaining close to home but needing some adventure, Evins Mill features a variety of family-friendly activities, including...

• self-guided hikes to the overlooks and base of Carmac Falls
• lawn games, including corn hole, ring toss, 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 + roku for after-dinner in-room entertainment

Were that not enough, some nearby family-friendly attractions include...

• Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Appalachian Center for Crafts
• Button Willow General Store

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 following day. As always, our chefs will prepare for special dietary restrictions, including kid-friendly dinners.

The Spring Break Special includes...

• one nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft
• appetizers & dinner each night for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner each night for up to two children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast each morning for up to four guests
• hearty sack lunch for up to four guests
• 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 - $390 to $400 depending on the room. 

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

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sat, Sep 2, '23

On Saturday, September 2, 2022, Evins Mill hosts its annual Labor Day Cookout. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout begins at 7:00. Guests are invited to book a room or make reservations for dinner-only. Whether you stay over or come just for dinner, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• grilled New York strip steaks
• grilled Hawaiian fish selection
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• baked sweet potatoes
• corn casserole
• fresh, seasonal sides and salads

Dessert

• caramel apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Labor Day Package includes...

• two nights accommodation
• hors d'oeuvres & cookout on Saturday
• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner on Friday or Sunday
• full breakfast & hearty sack lunch associated with each night's stay
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $675 to $1,025 depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $70/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Bluegrass Weekend ~ Sat, Jul 1, '23

On Friday & Saturday, June 30 & July 1, 2023, the town of Smithville hosts the 52nd Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree & Craft Festival, one of country's premier bluegrass music 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 resort 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. Guests are invited to book a room or make reservations for dinner-only. Whether you stay over or come just for dinner, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty.

Appetizers

• Variety of homemade dips with fresh veggies

Entrees

• grilled petit beef tenderloin filet steaks
• brined and grilled cornish game hens
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• roasted fingerling potatoes
• Mexican street corn
• fresh, seasonal sides and salads

Dessert

• red, white & blue meringues

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Package includes...

• two nights accommodations
• hors d'oeuvres & cookout on Saturday
• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner on Friday or Sunday
• full breakfast & sack lunch associated with each nights stay
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• easy, convenient access to the Fiddlers' Jamboree
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $700 to $1,025 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $70.00/guest and $20 for children six to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 14, '23

 

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14. The buffet, carving & desserts stations are available from 10:30 to 1:30, with seatings scheduled in half hour intervals. 

Luncheon attire is "dressy casual," though 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

• millstone beef tenderloin carving station with homemade chimichurri
• sourdough French toast with spiced apples, whipped cream, and maple syrup
• omelet station complete with Benton's Bacon

Sides

• roasted potatoes
• grilled asparagus
• cheese grits
• buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
• fresh fruit and homemade muffins
• variety of spring salads 
• fresh baked rolls with honey butter

Dessert

• local strawberry shortcake social buffet 

Beverages

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

Mother's Day Brunch is $60 ($20 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. 

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

Memorial Cookout ~ Sat, May 27, '23

Evins Mill hosts its annual Memorial Holiday Cookout on Saturday, May 27. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout buffet begins at 7:00. Guests are invited to book a room or make reservations for dinner-only. Whether you stay over or come just for dinner, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Appetizer

• fried green tomatoes and Summer poke tuna salad

Off-the-Grill Entrees

• rib eye steaks grilled with our millstone dry rub
• jumbo shrimp skewers
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• baked Yukon gold potatoes
• grilled vegetables
• seasonal salads

Dessert

• summer cobbler with vanilla ice cream

The Memorial Day Package includes...

• one nights accommodation (multi-night stays available)
• hors d'oeuvres & cookout on Saturday
• full breakfast & hearty sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $325 to $350 per couple depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $70 per adult and $20 per child six to twelves years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Apr 1, '23

 

The boys are back in town - that is, the boys of Sparta-based Calfkiller Brewery. On Saturday, April 1, 2023 (no foolin'), the ever engaging and irreverent Brothers Sergio, and if we're lucky their  spouses, will sample their suds and share their story.

Well-known for "unparalleled drinkability, paradoxically balanced by uncompromised complexity," Calfkiller beer has attracted devotees among a variety of constituencies, including our guests, micro-brew enthusiasts, and beer lovers throughout the known universe.

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers served at 6:00 and a festive buffet dinner served at 7:00. Prepared by our own culinary savants, including Chef Evans, who has devotees of his own, dinner will feature a celebration of Spring flavors! Using the Pacific Rim as a source for ingredients and inspiration, we will bidding Old Man Winter a farewell (until next time).

Appetizers

• Variety of sushi rolls featuring fresh seafood and veggies
• Chicken satay with coconut, peanut sauce
• Fresh veggie spring rolls with dipping sauces

Entrees

• New Zealand Rack of Lamb
• Fresh Hawaiian Seafood 
• Chicken Adobo

Accompanied by a host of sides, salads, and sauces to compliment the evening.

Dessert

• Down Under Pavlova Meringue with fresh fruit 
• Green Tea Ice Cream Sundae with Calfkiller caramel

The Calfkiller Package includes...

• beer tasting, hors d'oeuvres and a festive buffet dinner on Saturday
• overnight accommodations on Saturday
• full breakfast & sack lunch on Sunday
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $365 to $525 per couple depending on the room. Beer tasting & cookout-only reservations are also available at $75/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included (beer tasting aside).

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