Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Feb 3, '18

Calfkiller Brewery, based in nearby Sparta, Tennessee, is back at Evins Mill by popular demand for an encore performance on Saturday, February 3. 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 their story.

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 be followed by a festive and abundant buffet dinner, 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...

• Mardi Gras inspired, beer infused menu featuring jumbo tiger shrimp, locally raised steaks and chicken, and of course,  King cake and Calfkiller ice cream will make an appearance to conclude the evening.

The Calfkiller Beer Tasting Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & beer tasting
• Calfkiller-inspired cookout & buffet dinner
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• gourmet sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $310 to $400 per couple depending on the room. Beer tasting & cookout-only reservations are also available at $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included (beer tasting aside).

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

Northfield Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Mar 10, '18

Northfield Vineyards, located a few miles east of Evins Mill in White County, Tennessee, is hosting a wine tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, Marc 10. Beginning at 6:00, Mark Ray of Northfield will discuss the history of his winery and sample many Northfield wines.

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

Entrees

• Tennessee raised, smoked beef rib loin carving station with cool horseradish sauce
• Tennessee raised Chicken from Quarter Spring Farm, grilled with fresh pesto
• Baby back ribs
• Seasonal sides & salads

Dessert

• Chocolate Lovers Dessert Buffet

The Northfield Wine Tasting Package includes...

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

...and is available at $310 to $400 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at $65/guest. 

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

Goat Cheese Tasting ~ Sat, Mar 31, '18

We're big fans of Harmony Lane Farm & Creamery. Less than five miles from Evins Mill, it produces some of the best cheese around and is a major source of the cheese we serve. As such, we're pleased to host our second Harmony Lane Cheese Tour & Tasting on Sat, Mar 31.

The event begins with a 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. tour of Harmony Lane Farm and is followed by a 6:00 p.m. social hour at Evins Mill, when Julie & Mark David of Harmony Lane, will mix with guests and share their story.

Chef Evans will incorporate Harmony Lane Goat Cheese not only into the hors d'oeuvre selections that night, but also into the dinner menu and breakfast buffet the next morning...

• appetizers: Harmony Lane goat cheese
• entrees: millstone beef tenderloin or citrus braised duck breast
• dessert: featuring Harmony Lane hot fudge
• breakfast: Harmony Lane sausage

The Harmony Lane Package includes...

• full tour of Harmony Lane Farms
• hors d'oeuvres featuring Harmony Lane goat cheese
• four-course dinner, including dessert featuring Harmony Lane fudge
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order & Harmony Lane sausage
• sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $325 to $415 per couple depending on the room. The farm tour, cheese tasting & dinner-only package is $65/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Snookum's Delight ~ Sat, Feb 10, '18

Evins Mill gives you a headstart on Valentines in 2018 by celebrating the occasion a few days early on Sat, Feb 10, when 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

Dinner Entrees include...

• Millstone dry rub beef tenderloin w/ cabernet butter sauce, or
• Citrus Braised Duck Breast served with a blood orange, ginger compote
• Followed by a dark chocolate souffle w/ bailey's cream sauce

To cap off the stay, guests will be treated the following morning to a hearty Valentines Brunch, featuring...

• eggs-to-order
• 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 $325 to $415 per couple depending on the room. Reservations for dinner-only are also available at $130/couple.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for reservations.

Plantings & Pickers Fusion ~ Sat, Nov 11, '17

On Saturday, November 11, Evins Mill is hosting a double-header of sorts - two fun and back-to-back events that share no natural connection other than they're both going to be informative and entertaining - and involve popular and locally-sourced attractions - native plants & distilled spirits.

The fun starts with our first-ever guided tour of the varied flora at the resort's landscaped areas, which include a variety of laurels, abelias & red buds, as well azeleas, rhododendrons, junipers and much more. While all plants & shrubs were selected by Evins Mill Landscaper-in-Residence Eden Cochran, the presentation & tour, which will go from 3:30 to 5:00, will be led by local nurseryman Bert Driver of Bert Driver Nursery, which has advised Evins Mill on and provided it with much of its plantings. 

The fun continues with our first-ever Pickers Vodka tasting, hosted from 6:00 to 7:00 by Nashville-based SpeakEasy Distillery and featuring several flavors of their popular Picker's Vodka. Chef Evans will prepare heavy hors d'oeuvres to compliment the tasting, not to mention a scrumptious four-course dinner to follow.

The Plantings & Pickers Package includes...

• guided tour of landscaped & natural flora at the resort
• Pickers vodka tasting paired with heavy hors d'oeuvres
• four-course dinner
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• gourmet sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $325 to $395 per couple depending on the room. The tour-tasting-dinner-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included (vodka tasting aside).

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

Totality Brunch ~ Mon, Aug 21, '17

On Monday, August 21, Evins Mill finds itself in the propitious position of being in an optimal location to witness a rather rare occurrence - a total solar eclipse. From our property, observers will see two minutes & thirty-two seconds of "totality." Not too shabby. To mark the occasion, we're hosting a brunch of ecliptical proportions.

Served from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. ahead of the eclipse cycle, the brunch menu features full breakfast fare along with moon pies & hearty sides...

• eggs-to-order
• buttermilk pancakes with all the toppings
• grilled southern raised catfish
• Tennessee bacon and sausage
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• grilled asparagus
• vegetable slaw
• tomato mozzarella tossed salad
• selection of cold cereals and yogurts
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast and bagels with cream cheese
• moon pies, homemade pastries & cookies
• variety of juices and low fat milk
• coffee and hot beverage selection

Guests will have ample time to explore the property between the end of brunch and the start of the eclipse cycle at 12:00 p.m., which culminates in "totality" at 1:29:21 p.m.

While guests are invited to bring blankets or camping chairs, Evins Mill will provide as part of the brunch package two locations for optimal viewing, folding chairs and NASA-approved eclipse glasses as well as NASA-approved literature about the "Great American Eclipse." While not included in the package price, totality inspired drinks from the bar will be available!

The Totality Brunch package is $35/guest.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for ticket information and reservations.

Stonehaus Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Sep 9, '17

Stonehaus Winery, based in Crossville, Tenneessee, is hosting a wine tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, September 9. 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 and will be followed by an Overlook 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, smoked beef rib loin carving station with cool horseradish sauce
• Tennessee raised Chicken from Quarter Spring Farm, grilled with fresh pesto
• Baby back ribs
• Seasonal sides & salads, all from our local gardens, including ratatouille & potato gratin

Dessert

• Chocolate Lovers Dessert Buffet

The Stonehaus Wine Tasting Package includes...

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

...and is available at $310 to $380 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at $60/guest. 

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