Thanksgiving Feast ~ Thu, Nov 26. 2015

Give your chef a break this Thanksgiving by allowing our chefs to do the heavy lifting. For overnight guests and day-trippers alike, Thursday, November 26 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Overnight guests will be treated as always to a big breakfast Friday morning. 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, cornbread dressing
• mashed yukon gold potatoes
• sweet potato casserole
• fresh steamed asparagus
• 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 overnight package for two guests includes one night's stay, Thanksgiving dinner and a hearty breakfast, and is $295 to $360 depending on the room reserved. For day-trippers, Thanksgiving dinner is $60/person.

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

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sat, Sep 5, '15

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Labor Day Cookout on Saturday, September 5th 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, you are welcome to make reservations for dinner-only and arrive early for a short stroll to Carmac Falls. Whenever you show up, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• grilled Tennessee pastured rib eye steaks with chimichurri sauce
• grilled jumbo shrimp with bread and butter pickle tarter sauce
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• oven roasted local potatoes
• sweet corn casserole
• local vine-ripe tomato, mozzarella salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
• grilled vegetable salad
• vegetable slaw
• marinated cucumber salad
• white beans and turnip greens, slow cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• fresh baked cornbread

Dessert

• streusel caramel apple w/ vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Labor Day Cookout is $50.00 per guest and $10 for children between the ages of five & twelve. Sodas, bottled waters  & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Blossoming Yoga Retreat ~ Jul 31-Aug 2, '15

From Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, our friends at Blossoming Yoga will be hosting a Summer Rejuvenation Retreat at Evins Mill, a sequel to their 2014 yoga & meditation retreat featuring gentle yoga with therapeutic movements, hatha/flow and restorative yoga.

 

Specifically, the 2015 retreat includes the following...

• 8 hours of session time with Colleen Dwyer: asana, pranayama & meditation
• group akashic record reading with Graham Fuze
• 2 nights accommodations with 2 attendees per room in separate beds
• locally sourced and upon request vegetarian & vegan friendly cuisine
• appetizers and a four-course dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings
• hearty breakfast on Saturday & Sunday mornings (after morning yoga sessions)
• gourmet box lunch on Saturday & Sunday
• tea, coffee, lemonade, ice water & light snacks available throughout
• exclusive access to the entire 40-acre property, including waterfalls & hiking trails

For pricing, more information or reservations, please contact Colleen Dwyer at colleen@blossomingyoga.com or at 917.691.2385.

 

Stonehaus Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Aug 22, '15

Stonehaus Winery, based in Crossville, Tenneessee, is hosting its annual wine tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, August 22. Beginning at 6:00, Rob Ramsey, of Stonehaus, will discuss the history of wine making in Tennessee and sample many Stonehaus wines.

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers, including Noble Spring's chevre with homemade pickles, and will be followed by our Local Harvest Cookout, served buffet style at 7:00 and prepared by our own Chef Evans, who is crafting a menu to compliment the tasting...

Entrees

• Tennessee raised beef rib eye & New York strip steaks from Southern Natural Foods with wasabi honey mustard
• Tennessee raised Chicken breast from Three Forks Chicken Ranch, grilled with fresh pesto
• Baby back ribs
• Seasonal sides & salads, all from our local gardens, including ratatouille & potato gratin

Dessert

• Fresh, local fruit cobbler with homemade ice cream

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• appetizers & wine tasting
• cookout dinner buffet
• hearty breakfast with omelet station
• gourmet box lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $305 to $360 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at $60/guest. 

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

Bluegrass Cookout - Sat, Jul 4, '15

On Saturday, July 4, 2015, the sleepy town of Smithville will host the 44th 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. As always, guests are invited to arrive early and enjoy a stroll to Carmac Falls or a game of pool at Cortland Hall. Early or not, come with an appetite, for the menu is expansive...

Entrees

• Tennessee raised rib eye steaks with our wasabi honey mustard
• Jumbo Shrimp Skewers with fresh pesto
• Barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• Roasted local potatoes
• Fresh local corn on the cob 
• Fresh baked rolls & cornbread
• Homegrown tomato, fresh mozzarella salad
• Fresh basil, vegetable slaw
• Marinated cucumber salad
• Local Crowder Peas
• Homegrown, fried green tomatoes
• Grilled sweet onions & chilies

Dessert

• Red, White, and Blue cobbler w/ ice cream

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Fiddlers' Jamboree Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• appetizers & Bluegrass Cookout
• hearty breakfast with omelet station
• gourmet box lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• easy, convenient access to the Fiddlers' Jamboree
• exclusive access to the resort's 40 acre property

...and is available at $275 to $360 for two guests depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $50.00/guest and $10 for children six to twelve years old. 

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

Memorial Weekend Cookout ~ Sat, May 23, '15

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Memorial Weekend Cookout on Saturday, May 23 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 Carmack Falls. Whenever you arrive, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Grilled hereford 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 ~ May 10, '15

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10. The buffet, omelet, carving & desserts stations are available from 10:00 to 1:30, 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.