Evins Mill

08/22/2024

Our intrepid groundskeepers on water's edge, extirpating pernicious invasive species

08/21/2024

For the August installment of "The Lifeblood of our Longevity" - a series marking our thirty years in business by highlighting key staff members - we feature John Prater, who has been on our team since 2019.

John was born in Detroit, Michigan but fortunately for us and those who patronize our bar found his way to Smithville and later to Evins Mill, where he serves as our PM front-house manager and occasionally as a bartender and a chef-de-camp. John is the proud father of two children and takes the lead in their home school education. His hobbies include hiking, gardening and cooking. He also enjoys making drinks, creating some new ones and meeting new people along the way.

08/20/2024

08/15/2024

Our August SOTMA (selfie-of-the-month award) goes to Melissa Clinton Dotson!

08/14/2024

Earlier this summer, we were privileged to host Power of Putnam, an affiliation of educators and community leaders whose mission is to prevent and mitigate the spread of substance misuse in Putnam County.

08/13/2024

For the August installment of "Then & Now" - a series celebrating our thirty years in business by comparing images of our physical plant from day one to the present day - we feature Millstone Landing, one of our three dining rooms.

08/08/2024

Enchanted Nights, which feature discounts on designated evenings, are relatively uncommon on weekends at Evins Mill. Even so, we recently added the weekends of August 16/17 & 23/24 to our calendar of Enchanted Nights. For a delightful experience at a discounted price, see

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08/07/2024

Marking our thirtieth anniversary, we present the August installment in our monthly series "Thirty Years in the Making: Our History," wherein we share brief snippets and images from the property's past...

2000-2008 > If Evins Mill was initially used as a corporate retreat, in 2000 it began hosting individual couples and special events, initiating a period of growth and substantial upgrades to its physical plant, including the addition of Cortland Hall, Manning Overlook, Taylor Hall, Ivy Overlook & a full service bar at the Main Lodge. More importantly, core members of its present-day staff joined Evins Mill at this time, including Tina Clark (2000), Jason Evans (2002), Darla Guess (2002), and Dorothy Knipfer (2006). With a more seasoned staff - and in the persons of Jason Evans & Tina Clark - steadier hands at the helm & in the kitchen, Evins Mill enhanced its level of service so that its cuisine & staff, along with the property's beauty, became leading attractions in and of themselves.

07/31/2024

For the July installment of "The Lifeblood of our Longevity" - a series marking our thirty years in business by highlighting key staff members - we feature Cheyenne Walker, who has been on our team since 2016 and today serves as our head housekeeper.

Cheyenne was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, and as a young child moved to Smithville, where she has lived ever since. Cheyenne enjoys the company of her co-workers as well as the chance to meet new people. Outside work, she loves to fish, swim and spend time with her family.

07/30/2024

Our July SOTMA (selfie-of-the-month award) goes to the songwriters at Curb Word Publishing. We love working with these guys!

07/30/2024

Carmac Falls yesterday afternoon. What a good heavy rain will do!

07/25/2024

While we usually promote Evins Mill as a place for couples, business groups and special events, the fact is it's a cool place for families too. To that end, from Fri, Jul 26 through Sun, Aug 4 as part of our Back-to-School Special, it is also complimentary for children high school age and younger. Link below for more detail or call us at 615.269.3740 to secure your family's spot! https://evinsmillevents.blogspot.com/2024/07/back-to-school-special-24.html

07/24/2024

Marking our thirtieth anniversary, we present the July installment in our monthly series "Thirty Years in the Making: Our History," wherein we share brief snippets and images from the property's past...

1995 to 1999 > There's no sugar coating it - the first few years of Evins Mill were marked by low occupancy, an underdeveloped physical plant, a revolving staff roster - and not surprisingly given these headwinds - bleak bottom lines, allowing ample room for improvement and growth in the years to come!

07/18/2024

For the July installment of "Then & Now" - a series celebrating our thirty years in business by comparing images of our physical plant from day one to the present day - we feature Evelyn Commons, where we serve breakfast, brunch and reception buffets.

06/26/2024

The annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival is July 5 & 6. Evins Mill is hosting its annual Bluegrass Cookout that same Saturday and is a convenient springboard for the festival. Come with an appetite - for great food and great music! For more info, visit https://evinsmillevents.blogspot.com/2024/06/bluegrass-cookout-sat-jul-6-24.html

06/25/2024

For the June installment of "The Lifeblood of our Longevity" - a series marking our thirty years in business by highlighting key staff members - we feature kubby barry. With coal mining forebears, kubby hails from Appalachia and graduated from Unity College and later the Center for Cartoon Studies. This person has played cards and gained culinary skills from Texas to Maine. kubby moved to Dekalb Country in 2015 and soon thereafter joined the growing culinary team at Evins Mill. For a more complete bio, visit https://www.evinsmill.com/bio/our-staff.html

06/21/2024

Today we celebrate the Summer solstice, when the earth's northern pole experiences its maximum tilt toward the sun! We also celebrate the construction of the Solstice Lodge at Evins Mill, completed ten years ago nearly to the day!

06/20/2024

We're excited to partner with nearby Cosmic Clay Studio to offer memory-making ceramic workshops, where our guests will learn how to craft two or three ceramic pieces to keep as souvenirs of their trip!

06/18/2024

Marking our thirtieth anniversary, we present the June installment in our monthly series "Thirty Years in the Making: Our History," wherein we share brief snippets and images from the property's past...

The story of Evins Mill as a business starts with Bill & Anita Cochran, who acquired the property in 1990 to use as a private retreat for their family and Bill's business. They simply called it "The Mill." If Bill used the facility for business, Bill's son William routinely welcomed his friends at The Mill for many a revelrous night - and in the process developed a deep affection for the property.

06/14/2024

We just published the June edition of "Streaming," our monthly e-newsletter, with great intel on our Summer Family Special, the Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival, our Bluegrass Cookout, Enchanted Nights and turning thirty! Link below.

Streaming from Evins Mill Thirty Years In the Making: Summer Special & Bluegrass Cookout In the June edition of Streaming... Summer Special ~ Jun 16 - Jul 3 Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 6 Enchanted Nights ~ thru Jul Thirty Years in the Making Selfie-of-the-Month Award Click image above for details a...

06/12/2024

Depending on the season, guests may have the pleasure of encountering a variety of fauna at Evins Mill, including frogs, crawdads, turtles, owls, ducks, butterflies and more. Until yesterday however, it's fortunately been years since someone spotted an armadillo. Not to be touched, they have a certain prehistoric appeal.