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).

Complimentary Dinner

If you're recently engaged and earnestly researching venues for the special day, we invite you to consider the tranquil charms of Evins Mill, including...

• scenic sites for outdoor or covered ceremonies
• beautiful backdrops for wedding photography
• cascading waterfalls & forested bluffs
• historic yet elegant log lodge & gristmill
• intimate spaces for group gatherings
  
• delightful "farm to table" cuisine/full bar
• professional yet amiable event facilitation
• bluff-view, creek-side lodging
  
• 60 miles east of the Nashville Airport
• ideal for events of up to 125 guests
  

Schedule a site visit by January 31, 2012 and stay for hors d'oeuvres and a four-course dinner for half-price - or $45 for two guests. If you secure the Inn for your wedding, we will apply the discounted price of dinner to your wedding and voila - a complimentary meal! And if you find that Evins Mill does not meet your particular needs, you've enjoyed a wonderful meal at a wonderful price.

For more information on hosting your wedding at Evins Mill, please visit our web site. Or call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 800.383.2349 (toll free) to schedule your appointment and receive an estimate and menu.

Photograph by Visions by Valeisha.

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 Sunday 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 & omelet-to-order station
  
• pancakes with all the toppings
• Tennessee roasted chicken
• grilled southern raised catfish
• bacon, sausage & Tennessee country ham
• buttermilk biscuits & 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 & bagels with cream cheese
• croissants & sweet pastries
  
• fruit yogurt
• variety of juices & low fat milk
• coffee & hot beverage selection

Brunch is $35 per adult guest and half price for children between the ages of six & twelve. Come early or stay late to enjoy real wood burning fireplaces, brisk hikes to Carmac Falls and football games galore.

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 Friday, December 30 to enjoy...

• light hors d'oeuvres & a four-course dinner
  
• a hearty breakfast & omelet station
  
• and a picnic box lunch
  

...and stay through Sunday to enjoy New Year's Eve & New Year's Day festivities. Guests may also arrive on Saturday to enjoy those same festivities, which include...

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

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

• The weekend package is $477 to $569 for two guests depending on the room.
  
• The New Year's Eve package is $265 to $325 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.
  

Chef Evans will be preparing a sumptuous menu on Saturday, featuring...

Appetizers

• Noble Springs goat cheese dip with pita chips
• Laurel Creek Farm’s handmade sausage with grilled red cabbage
• Fresh veggies with creamy fresh pesto dip
  

Soup

• Local turnips and pumpkin with lentils and red quinoa
• Served with local baked whole wheat rolls
  

Salad

Fresh grapefruit with mixed greens, candied almonds, red onion and a creamy watercress dressing

Sorbet

"Mystery" sorbet (sounds good for I do not know yet; I want to come up with something new but have not got it yet)

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’
• Rice pudding
• Belgian chocolate truffles
• coconut macaroons
• stuffed apricots
• homemade kettle corn