Snookum's Delight ~ Fri/Sat, Feb 14/15, '25

To mark that most hallmark of holidays, we give you "Snookum's Delight" (a.k.a. Valentines). On Fri & Sat, Feb 14 & 15, 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

Friday evening dinner services features...

• appetizers :  smoked salmon served with Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese with fruit & crackers
• entrees : millstone dry rub beef tenderloin w/Benton's bacon, onion jam & cabernet butter sauce, or jumbo shrimp and scallops scampi style with preserved lemon
• 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 pink peppercorns and sweet and sour chutney
• dessert : chocolate & spice creme brulee

The Valentines Package, which includes one night's accommodation, is $375 to $600 per couple depending on the room. A two night minimum stay applies to some rooms on Saturday only. Valentines Dinner-Only reservations are available at $150/couple. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for reservations.

New Year's Eve ~ Tue, Dec 31, '24

We invite you to celebrate the year that was and the one that will be in the festive yet intimate setting of Evins Mill. While guests are invited to arrive a day early or stay a day later, the main attraction is of course the New Year's Eve festivities Tuesday evening. 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 Wednesday 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

• blood orange and fresh herbs with sparkling wine

Entrees

• Beef Tenderloin, charcoal grilled and carved to order; served with Béarnaise sauce
• Atlantic Salmon, hot smoked with our millstone dry rub; served with cranberry chutney
• Each entre is accompanied by caramelized onion, potato gratin and snow pea salad

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...

• one night's accommodations with turn-down service
• 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 $400 to $550 per couple depending on the room.

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 28, '24

Give your chef a break this Thanksgiving by allowing our chefs to do the heavy lifting. Thursday, November 28, 2024 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with tables seatings from 5:00 to 6:00 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

Thanksgiving Day Dinner-Only reservations are available at $75/guest and half price for children 6 to 12. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 to make reservations or for more detail.

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sat, Aug 31, '24

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, 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 Flank Steak
• brined and smoked Cornish Hen
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• roasted 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...

• one night's accommodation (multiple night stays are 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 $400 to $550 depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included. 

Call 615.269.3740 to learn more or make your reservation!

Back-to-School Special ~ 2024

 

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. To that end, from this Fri, Jul 26 to Sun, Aug 4 as part of our Back-to-School Special, it is also complimentary for high school age children and younger.

For families seeking some local adventure before the school year begins, Evins Mill offers 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 kid-friendly attractions include...

• Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Cosmic Clay Studios
• Cumberland Caverns

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 Back-to-School Special includes...

• two nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft (one night stays are available)
• appetizers & dinner each night for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner each night for up to three children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast each morning for up to five guests
• one hearty sack lunch for up to five 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 five for the same price as for one adult couple - $850 to $950 for two nights, or $425 to $475 for one night, depending on the room. 

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

Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 6, '24

On Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6, the town of Smithville hosts the 53rd 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 great food and a tasty slice of Americana music.

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

• Sour Apple Crisp with Vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Package includes...

• one nights accommodations (two night stays are required for select rooms)
• hors d'oeuvres & cookout on Saturday
• full breakfast & sack lunch
• 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 $425 to $550 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $60.00/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.

Early Summer Break Special ~ 2024

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. To that end, from Sun, Jun 16 through Wed, Jul 3 as part of our Early Summer Special, it is also complimentary for high school age children and younger.

For families remaining close to home this summer but looking for some local 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 kid-friendly attractions include...

• Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Cosmic Clay Studios
• Appalachian Center for Crafts
• Cumberland Caverns

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 Early Summer Special includes...

• two nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft
• appetizers & dinner each night for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner each night for up to three children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast each morning for up to five guests
• one hearty sack lunch for up to five 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 five for the same price as for one adult couple - $850 to $950 depending on the room. 

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

Memorial Cookout ~ Sun, May 26, '24

Evins Mill hosts its annual Memorial Holiday Cookout on Sunday, May 26. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout buffet begins at 7:00. 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

• Yukon gold potato gratin
• grilled vegetables
• white beans and turnip greens with cornbread
• seasonal salads

Dessert

• summer berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream

The Memorial Day Package includes...

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

...and is $425 to $550 per couple depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $60 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.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 12, '24

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. 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

• smoked beef tenderloin carving station with homemade chimichurri
• buttermilk pancakes with spiced apples, whipped cream, and maple syrup
• omelet station complete with Benton's Bacon and Goolsby sausage

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 reservation

Spring Break Special ~ Sun, Mar 10 to Sat, Mar 23, '24

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. And from Sun, Mar 10 through Sat, Mar 23 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 like Steppenwolf are looking for adventure in whatever comes their way, 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
• Cumberland Caverns

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...

• two nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft
• appetizers & dinner each night for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner each night for up to three children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast each morning for up to five guests
• one hearty sack lunch for up to five 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 five for the same price as for one adult couple - $850 to $950 depending on the room. 

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

Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Apr 20, '24

The boys are back in town - that is, the boys of Sparta-based Calfkiller Brewery. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the ever engaging Brothers Sergio, and if we're lucky their better halves, 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, followed by a festive buffet dinner served at 7:00. Prepared by our own culinary savants with devotees of their own, many entrees, sides and even desserts will incorporate Calfkiller beer. The menu will be will be smoke inspired as a kickoff to the grilling season.

• smoked, homemade pimento cheese with soft pretzels and charcuterie board
• smoked beef brisket, baby back ribs, and Calfkiller brined, local chicken
• seasonal sides, salads, and sauces
• smoked flourless chocolate cake with Calfkiller ice cream

The Calfkiller Package includes...

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

...and is $875 to $1,125 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.