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.

Moonshine Tasting ~ Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Evins Mill is hosting its first ever moonshine tasting on Saturday, December 14. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guest will be treated to samples of authentic small-batch Tennessee moonshine from Short Mountain Distillery, a 300-acre working farm in adjacent Cannon County - and one of only a handful of licensed moonshine distilleries in the state. 

The tasting will feature appetizers paired and prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. Led by Master Distiller Billy Kaufman, the tasting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a "Moonshine" dinner, featuring an Apple Streusel dessert, topped with Short Mountain Moonshine, local honey caramel. 

Dinner Menu

Soup

• Short Mountain Consomme, garnished with a brunoise of local turnip

Salad

• Fresh Grapefruit w/ a creamy watercress dressing

Entrees

• Stuffed Pork Loin with apples, dried fruit, brown sugar & spices
• Citrus Braised Duck Breast with a fresh cranberry, jalapeno relish
  

Dessert

• Apple Streusel with vanilla ice cream, made with fresh Arkansas black apples & Short Mountain Moonshine, local honey caramel

The Moonshine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• moonshine tasting & appetizers 
• a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station
• a picnic box lunch on day of arrival or departure
• non-alcoholic beverages

and is $285 to $350 for two guests depending on the room. Or come just for the appetizers, tasting and dinner for $60/plate. 

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

New Year's Day Brunch ~ Wed, Jan 1, 2014

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 Wednesday, January 1, 2014 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
• sliced tomatoes and southern fried apples
• selection of cold cereals
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast and bagels with cream cheese
• sweet, 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.

Thanksgiving Feast ~ Thu, Nov 28, 2013

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 28 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 6:30 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 $265 to $340 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, Aug 31, 2013

The Inn is hosting its annual Labor Day Cookout on Saturday, August 31 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with appetizers available as early as 6:00. If you're not already staying at the Inn, guests are welcome to make reservations for dinner-only and arrive early for short strolls 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
• 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 caramel apple cobbler 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 286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Women's Learning Retreat ~ Sat, Sep 14, 2013

The Opening Retreat for Thelma Kidd's 2013-2014 Women's Learning Community will be hosted at Evins Mill on September 14-15. This nine-month program is designed for a group of eight women who are ready to contemplate their own lives. 

Following the September retreat, the group will meet together monthly in Nashville for the purpose of clarifying direction and enriching their lives through self-reflection, meaningful connections, and creative learning. 

To learn more about the Kick-Off Retreat and the Women's Learning Community in general, please visit Thelma's website or call Thelma at 615.300.4552 (nashville).