Music at the Mill ~ Sat, Oct 31, 2015

On Saturday, October 31, as part of its on-going "Music at the Mill" series, Evins Mill is hosting its second concert performance of 2015, featuring the music of Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lisa Witty. 

With smart, but not-too-clever lyrics, and beautiful, yet sometimes edgy melodies, Lisa's songs embody much of who she is and where she came from. Growing up in Northern Michigan around the Great Lakes, she was influenced by the peaceful, yet often tumultuous landscape that surrounded her. Drawing on those experiences, Lisa has penned a collection of thought-provoking songs for her new and critically acclaimed album "Lessons In White Light." 

She will be accompanied by Nashville-based session guitarist Jerry McPherson, who co-produced the album. While Jerry has toured with Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Reba McEntire & Vince Gill, he has also worked with many studio artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Don Henly, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban & Chris Isaak.

Together, they make a great team that will bring you some beautiful music! For more information about Lisa and her new album, click here!

In addition to the post-dinner concert, the "Music at the Mill" package includes hors d'oeuvres, four-course dinner, hearty breakfast & gourmet box lunch, and is $315 to $375 per couple depending on the room reserved. Reservations for dinner & concert only are also available at $120 per couple. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) for reservations.

New Years Day Brunch ~ Fri, Jan 1, 2016

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 11:30 on Friday, January 1, 2016 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 and omelet-to-order station
• cornmeal pancakes with all the toppings
• Millstone dry rub roasted chicken
• grilled southern raised catfish
• Tennessee cured country ham, bacon, and sausage
• buttermilk biscuits and saw mill gravy
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• slow cooked turnip greens
• black-eyed peas
• southern fried apples
• selection of cold cereals
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast and bagels with cream cheese
• homemade pastries
• fruit yogurt
• variety of juices and low fat milk
• coffee and hot beverage selection

Brunch is $30 per adult guest and half price for children between the ages of six and twelve. Come early or stay late to enjoy real wood burning fireplaces and brisk hikes to Carmac Falls.

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

New Year's Eve! ~ Sat. Dec 31, 2016

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 Saturday, December 31 to enjoy...

• heavy hors d'oeuvres followed by a five-course dinner
• live entertainment, featuring Rachel Solomon on piano
• roaring fireplaces & enhanced turn-down service
• and a sumptuous New Year's Day Brunch

Chef Evans will prepare an enticing menu, featuring...

Appetizers

• Local Goat cheese dip with grilled pita
• Baby Back Ribs with fresh vegetable slaw
• Steamed mussels with coconut, lime red curry

Soup & Bread

• Butternut Squash Bisque
• Served with pretzel rolls

Salad

• Fresh roasted beets, mixed greens, pecans, red onion and pickled ginger vinaigrette

Sorbet

• Stonehaus Muscadine

Entrées

• Grass fed beef tenderloin, oven roasted with our millstone dry rub and served with a Bourbon cream. Accompanied by root vegetable gratin and grilled brussel sprouts.
• Fresh King salmon filet, grilled and served with a candied lemon beurre blanc. Accompanied by root vegetable gratin and grilled brussel sprouts.

Into the Night Dessert Buffet

• special drinks and champagne a flowin’
• variety of pies in home made pie crust
• Belgian chocolate truffles
• coconut macaroons
• tropical rice pudding
• colorful, homemade kettle corn

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

The NYE Package, which includes the dinner service & live entertainment outlined above, along with Thursday lodging and New Year's Day Brunch, also includes lodging, appetizers & a four-course dinner on Friday as well a full breakfast & gourmet box lunch on Saturday, and is $615 to $745 for two guests depending on the room.

For those who would like to come for dinner but not stay overnight, the NYE Dinner package is $70 per plate. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

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.