New Year's Eve ~ Wed, Dec 31, '25

 

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 Wednesday 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 Thursday 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, slow smoked 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 $420 to $620 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 Day Feast ~ Thu, Nov 27, '25

Give your chef a break this Thanksgiving by allowing our chefs to do the heavy lifting. Thursday, November 27, 2025 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with table 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

The Thanksgiving Package includes the dinner menu as outlined above as well as a full breakfast the following morning and is $420 to $620 per couple depending on the room. Thanksgiving 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 for reservations or more detail.

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sat, Aug 30, '25

 

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, 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 wagyu flank steak
• smoked Atlantic salmon
• 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...

• 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 $890 to $1,140 depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $65/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 ~ thru Aug 9, '25

 

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 now through Sat, Aug 9 as part of our Summer Family Special, it is also complimentary for high school age children and younger on any Enchanted Night.

For families remaining close to home this summer but looking for 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 & ladder golf
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and Foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• streaming service for after-dinner in-room entertainment

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

• Goat Petting & Tours at Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Pottery Making Workshops at Cosmic Clay Studio
• Exploring Caves at 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 kid-friendly dinners and for special dietary restrictions.

The Summer Family Special includes...

• one nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft (multiple night stays are welcome!)
• appetizers & dinner for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner for up to three children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast and hearty sack lunch for up to five guests
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities thereon

...and is available for a family of up to five on any Enchanted Night for the same price as for an adult couple - $445 to $495 per night depending on the room. 

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

Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 5, 2025

On Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5, the town of Smithville hosts the 54th Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree, 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, outdoor adventure, 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 - both 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 smoked cornish game hens
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

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

Dessert

• red, white, and blueberry Meringue

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Package includes...

• two nights' accommodations
• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner on Friday
• hors d'oeuvres & Bluegrass Cookout on Saturday
• full breakfast & sack lunch on Saturday & Sunday
• 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 $890 to $1,140 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $65.00/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 Special ~ May 10-11, 2025

 

In a salute to mothers and all women who give us strength, we are hosting our first Mother's Day Special on Saturday, May 10, when we invite families to treat their matriarch not just to brunch, but to an extended respite from maternal responsibilities the night before. As part of this special, a family of up to five may stay for the price of one couple.

That stay includes appetizers, dinner, and s'mores around our firepit Saturday night, followed by our storied Mother's Day Bunch the next morning. As always, our chefs will prepare for special dietary restrictions, including kid-friendly dinners.

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
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and Foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• streaming service for after-dinner in-room entertainment

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

• Goat Petting & Tours at Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Pottery Making Workshops at Cosmic Clay Studio
• Exploring Caves at Cumberland Caverns

The Mother's Day Special includes...

• Saturday night lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft (multiple night stays are welcome!)
• appetizers & dinner for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner for up to three children
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• Mother's Day Brunch for up to five guests
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities thereon

...and is available for a family of up to five for the same price as for one couple - $445 to $495 per night depending on the room. 

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

Memorial Cookout ~ Sun, May 25, '25

Evins Mill hosts its annual Memorial Cookout on Sunday, May 25. 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. Either way, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Appetizer

• fried green tomatoes and smoked pimento cheese

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 $445 to $570 per couple depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $65 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 11, '25

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. 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, come with an appetite, for as always the menu is extensive...

Entrees

• smoked 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 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

Dessert

• 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 ~ March '25

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 Mon, Mar 10 through Thu, Mar 20 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 in the spirit of Steppenwolf are looking for 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
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and Foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• streaming service for after-dinner in-room entertainment

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

• Goat Petting & Tours at Harmony Lane Goat Farm
• Pottery Making Workshops at Cosmic Clay Studio
• Exploring Caves at 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...

• one nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room w/ loft (multiple night stays are welcome!)
• appetizers & dinner per night for two adults 
• kid-friendly dinner per 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 each day for up to five guests
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities thereon

...and is available for a family of up to five for the same price as for one adult couple - $445 to $495 per night depending on the room. 

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