Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Aug 9, 2014

Calfkiller Brewery, based in nearby Sparta, Tennessee, is back at Evins Mill for an encore performance on Saturday, Aug 9. Beginning at 6:00, the brothers Sergio of Calfkiller Brewing Company will, in a setting as irreverent as it is beautiful, sample their products and share the story of their beer. 

Well-known for "unparalleled drinkability, paradoxically balanced by uncompromised complexity," Calfkiller beer has attracted a devoted following among micro-brew enthusiasts and beer lovers throughout Tennessee.

 

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers and followed by a festive and abundant dinner cookout, served at 7:00 and prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has attracted a following of his own, and who has designed a menu to compliment the tasting...

• Local Farmers Market Veggies with Tasty dips and Noble Springs Chevre 
• Tennessee raised steaks from Gourmet Pasture Beef in Springfield with our Millstone dry rub
• Barbequed Baby Back Ribs
• Ale Marinated, Cornish Game Hens smokin' off the Grill
• Chef Jason's home grown potatoes
• Variety of salads and sides straight from the garden to the table
• Homemade Calfkiller ice cream & fresh baked cookies

The Beer Tasting Package includes...

• appetizers & a cook-out, buffet dinner
• beer tasting
• non-alcoholic beverages

...and is $55 a guest. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Memorial Weekend Cookout ~ Sat, May 24, 2014

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Memorial Weekend Cookout on Saturday, May 24 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with appetizers available as early as 6:00. If you're not already staying at the resort, guests are welcome to make reservations for dinner-only and arrive early for a short stroll to Carmac Falls. Whenever you arrive, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Grilled Tennessee pastured rib eye steaks
• Grilled jumbo shrimp
• Barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• Oven roasted yukon gold potatoes
• Mixed garden vegetable grill
• Local vine-ripe tomato, mozzarella salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
• Grilled vidalia onions & chilies
• Vegetable slaw
• Marinated cucumber salad
• White beans, slow cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Fresh baked, local whole wheat rolls & cornbread

Dessert

• Local strawberry cobbler w/ streusel topping & vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Memorial Weekend Cookout is $50.00 per guest and $12 for children between the ages of five & twelve. Sodas, bottled waters  & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 10, '15

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10. The buffet and carving station are available from 10:00 to 11:30 and again from 12:00 to 2:00, with seatings scheduled in quarter hour intervals. While brunch attire is "dressy casual," 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

• Beef tenderloin carving station with wasabi honey mustard sauce
• Local farm fresh egg omelets, made-to-order with fresh veggies & cheeses

Lunch Sides

• Yukon Gold potato gratin
• Sesame Marinated fresh asparagus
• Ivy's Shrimp salad
• Locally baked, whole wheat rolls
• Home grown green salad with chive blossom vinaigrette

Breakfast Sides

• Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
• Sourdough French toast with all the toppings
• Benton's bacon & Tennessee sausage
• Freshly baked variety of muffins
• Fresh fruit
• Homemade granola with yogurt

Desserts

• Fresh baked pound cake, macaroons & brownies
• Build your own strawberry delight with locally grown fresh berries
• Whipped cream, nuts, sauces, sprinkles & more

Beverages

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

Brunch is $40 ($12 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Stonehaus Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Apr 5, 2014

Stonehaus Winery, based in Crossville, Tenneessee, is hosting a wine tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, Apr 5. Beginning at 6:00, Rob Ramsey, of Stonehaus, will talk about the history of wine making in Tennessee and sample many Stonehaus wines, including some of his newest wines and a fruity Muscadine.

The tasting will be accompanied by an assortment of appetizers and will be followed by a four-course dinner, served at 7:00 and prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has tailor crafted a menu to compliment the tasting...

Appetizers

• Noble Springs Goat Cheese and Benton’s Bacon sauteed mussels

Entrees

• New Zealand Rack of Lamb with sesame, Dijon crust

• Tasmanian Wild King Salmon, charred with our Millstone dry rub

Sorbet

• sorbet course with the “Lemon, Stonehaus Muscadine”

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging

• appetizers & four-course dinner

• wine tasting

• a hearty breakfast with omelet station

• a gourmet box lunch

• non-alcoholic beverages

and is available at the regular price of $275 to $340 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at the regular price of $50/plate. In short, the tasting is gratis.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Guided Nature Walk ~ Sat, Jun 7, 2014

While you may be acquainted with Tennessee's State Park System, you may know less about the state's State Natural Area Program, the purpose of which is to protect Tennessee's rare and endangered plant and animal life on qualifying public & private lands.

Evins Mill was designated a State Natural Area in the late 1990s and is one of only twelve privately owned lands so designated. To commemorate this program, the State is hosting a series of guided tours of State Natural Areas, including one at Evins Mill on Saturday, June 7.

Starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Lodge, David Withers, a zoologist with the TN Division of Natural Areas, will lead the tour, which will feature a hike to Carmac Falls. See below for a detailed description of the flora and fauna you may encounter along the way. 

The guided walk includes a gourmet box lunch  and is $20 per guest. To make reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) by this Friday, June 6.

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The tour begins at the Main Lodge at Evins Mill and continues past the historic Gristmill and east along the rim of the bluff overlooking the falls. It then descends approximately 100 feet, cutting through the Chattanooga Shale to the limestones below. The trail follows an unnamed tributary to Fall Creek, providing an up close look as the creek cuts through the shale and other strata. 

Vegetation along the upper trail features more acid-tolerant species, including mountain laurel, holly, maple-leaved viburnum, and eastern hemlock. Large-leaved grass-of-parnassus as well as butternut may be visible at the base of the falls. Animal species may include native Allegheny woodrat and Short Mountain crayfish. 

The terrain is uneven, so wear sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy and wet, and bring a change of clothes, towels, and footwear. Expect to be on the trail for up to two hours. Bring plenty of water and appropriate outerwear, and lunch to enjoy by the falls. 

Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Calfkiller Brewery, based in Sparta, Tenneessee, is hosting a beer tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, Feb 1. Beginning at 6:00, the Sergio brothers of Calfkiller Brewing Company, will discuss the beer making process and the story of Calfkiller Beer in a festive and informal setting. Even better, they will sample their product!

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers and followed by a four-course dinner, served at 7:00 and prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has designed a menu to compliment the tasting...

• Homemade dips & chips, including Avocado Celebration & sun-dried tomato, artichoke dip - perfect wtih Calfkiller Beer
• Warm, Yukon gold potato, leek soup with Grassroots Ale & Aged Cheddar
• Fresh Grapefruit salad with candied almonds & rice wine vinaigrette
• Calfkiller Beer marinated, Tennessee pastured Flank Steak OR Jumbo Shrimp & Grits
• Homemade Calfkiller ice cream & fresh baked cookies

The Beer Tasting Package includes...

• appetizers & a four-course dinner
• beer tasting
• non-alcoholic beverages

...and is available at $55/plate.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Cupid Unleashed - Fri/Sat, Feb 14/15, 2014

Evins Mill will be celebrating Valentines this year on both Friday, February 14th and on Saturday, February 15th. On both 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 & Saturday Dinner Entrees include...

• Pastured beef tenderloin, seared with our Millstone dry rub and oven roasted; served with Cabernet Sauvignon, cracked pepper butter sauce, or
• Tasmanian Wild King Salmon, cast iron seared with pink peppercorns and sea salt, served with sour apple dried fruit chutney

...followed by one of our favorite desserts - chocolate soufflé with Bailey’s espresso sauce. 

To cap off the stay each morning, 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 $295 to $360 per couple depending on the room reserved. Reservations for dinner-only are also available at $120 per couple, as are reservations for brunch at $50 per couple. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) for reservations.