Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 7, '18

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, the town of Smithville hosts the 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 New York Strip and Rib Eye Steaks
• Grilled Cornish Game Hens
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

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

Dessert

• Red, White, and Blue Meringues

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Cookout Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & Bluegrass Cookout
• Saturday evening accommodations
• full breakfast
• sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• easy, convenient access to the Fiddlers' Jamboree
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $300 to $390 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $60.00/guest and $15 for children six to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Kenny's Cheese Tasting ~ Sat, Jun 23, '18

We're big fans of Kentucky-based Kenny's Cheese, which produces some of the best cheese around, is a major source of the cheese we serve, and is a favorite among our guests and staff alike! As such, we're pleased to host our first Kenny's Cheese Tasting on Sat, Jun 23.

The event begins with a 6:00 p.m. social hour, when Kenny's Cheese proprietors Kenny & Barbara will mix and mingle with guests, share the story of their farm, and sample a variety of their cheeses. A festive, Kenny's Cheese-inspired dinner will follow and will feature....

Appetizers
Kenny’s Cheese Board variety with grilled fruit, homemade pickles, and various breads and crackers

Soup 
Caramelized vidalia onion with reserve cheddar crisps

Salad
Warm brie, toasted almonds, bibb lettuce and citrus/whole grain mustard vinaigrette

Entrée
Beef Tenderloin with horseradish, Kentucky blue sauce or Citrus Braised Duck with fresh fruit, chilies chutney

Sides
Peppercorn Asiago Potato Gratin and Farmer’s Market Ratatouille


Dessert
Fromage Blanc Tart with homemade salted caramel and fresh summer berries

The Kenny's Cheese Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• 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 cheese tasting & dinner-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Memorial Weekend Cookout ~ Sat, May 26, '18

Evins Mill is hosting a Memorial Holiday Cookout on Saturday, May 26, in conjunction with our first Music at the Mill concert of 2018. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout begins at 6:30, followed by an 8:00 concert, featuring the music of Tim Buppert. Guests are welcome to book a room or make reservations for the dinner & concert only. Whether you stay over or come just for the night, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Tennessee Raised New York Strip and Rib Eye Steaks
• Pesto Grilled Jumbo Tiger 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

Our "Music at the Mill" concert series features the acoustic music of accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert. Having written songs and/or sung them on albums for Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson and Kevin Sharp among other well-known artists, Tim has several top ten songs to his name and will be performing them and others in an informal, writer-in-the-round format following dinner.

The overnight package includes hors d'oeuvres, cookout, concert, one-night's accommodation & full breakfast and is $315 to $405 depending on the room. The cookout/concert-only package is $65/guest, while the hors d'oeuvres/concert-only package is $20/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

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

Music at the Mill ~ Sat, May 26, '18

Following our Memorial Weekend Cookout on Saturday, May 26, Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert.

Having written songs and/or sung them on albums for Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson and Kevin Sharp among other well-known artists, Tim has several top ten songs to his name and will be performing them and others in an informal, writer-in-the-round format.

The Music at the Mill package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & hearty holiday cookout
• concert performance
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $315 to $405 per couple depending on the room. The dinner/concert-only package is $65/guest, while the hors d'oeuvres/concert-only package is $20/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for ticket information and reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ May 13, '18

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13. Buffet, omelet, carving & desserts stations are available from 10:00 to 1:30, with seatings scheduled in half 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
• 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 $45 per guest ($15 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. 

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

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.