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 Fresh Salmon
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

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

Dessert

• key lime tart

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.