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The Inn at Evins Mill
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  • The Inn at Evins Mill Video: Nestled among towering bluffs and meandering streams, The Inn at Evins Mill offers resort amenities in a bed & breakfast setting. Formerly the home of U.S. Congressman Joe L. Evins, today Evins Mill is a full-service country inn, hosting weekend getaways, weddings, and meetings since 1994. Our Main Lodge features poplar floors, fieldstone fireplaces and hand hewn log walls. It is home two spacious covered decks with great views and to many cozy gathering areas. Well-appointed bluff view rooms offer specious covered decks with spectacular views. The historic Gristmill houses an expansive game hall with billards, ping pong, dart boards and a comfortable living room area. Our chefs prepare scrumptuous cuisine from breakfast through dinner, and our property boasts cascading waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming holes, an historic gristmill, and fishing ponds. Nearby is RiverWatch Golf Course, Center Hill Lake, the Appalachian Center for Crafts and Stella Luna Art Gallery.

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    Nestled among towering bluffs and meandering streams, The Inn at Evins Mill offers resort amenities in a bed & breakfast setting. Formerly the home of U.S. Congressman Joe L. Evins, today Evins Mill is a full-service country inn, hosting weekend getaways, weddings, and meetings since 1994. Our Main Lodge features poplar floors, fieldstone fireplaces and hand hewn log walls. It is home two spacious covered decks with great views and to many cozy gathering areas. Well-appointed bluff view rooms offer specious covered decks with spectacular views. The historic Gristmill houses an expansive game hall with billards, ping pong, dart boards and a comfortable living room area. Our chefs prepare scrumptuous cuisine from breakfast through dinner, and our property boasts cascading waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming holes, an historic gristmill, and fishing ponds. Nearby is RiverWatch Golf Course, Center Hill Lake, the Appalachian Center for Crafts and Stella Luna Art Gallery.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 90 foot waterfall

    • Tennessee State Natural Area

    • award-winning rooms

    • historic gristmill

    • historic log lodge

    • large spaces for group gatherings

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • ping pong table

    • private decks

    • premium cigars

    • billiard table

    • CD & book library

    • binoculars

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  • Mountain Laurel Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $160/$230

    Part of our bluff view accommodations, the six Mountain Laurel rooms make guests feel as though they are in a tree house - and a very well-appointed one at that. In addition to spectacular views of streams and wooded bluffs and a warm intimate ambiance, they also feature vaulted cathedral ceilings and sleeping lofts for children. Especially appealing are their creek side decks, offering rows of rocking chairs and the sights and sounds of Fall Creek, flowing just below. Other amenties include private entrances and baths, TV/VCRs (videos only), coffee makers, and individually controlled heating cooling units.

    Evergreen Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$200

    Part of our bluff view accommodations, the six Evergreen offer spectacular views of streams and wooded bluffs and a warm intimate ambiance. Especially appealing are their creek side decks, offering rows of rocking chairs and the sights and sounds of Fall Creek, flowing just below. Other amenties include private entrances and baths, TV/VCRs (videos only), coffee makers, and individually controlled heating cooling units.

    Poplar Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $120/$190

    Part of our Main Lodge accommodations, the Poplar room shares in the historic character of the Main Lodge - and its rustic appeal, including poplar floors and hand-hewn log walls. While it possesses mountain cabin appeal, the Poplar room is also well-appointed and has been elegantly renovated. In addition, it is easily accessible, involving no steps to access it from the Lodge's most popular gathering places, including the libary and living room.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00    Check out: 12:00

    • Minimum stay: some holiday weekends have a two night minimum

    • Deposit amount required: 50% of package value.

    • Cancellations: If guests cancel reservations more than one week in advance, deposit is refunded less $15 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than one week in advance result in forfeiture of deposit.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: certain weekends are designated as kid friendly

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Edgar's Specials
      Percent off: 30% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 to 10:00

    • Serving location: Adele Commons, Manning Overlook, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • full bar

    • hors d'oeuvres

    • picnic lunches

    Recipes

    Dessert

    Bailey's Sauce
    Serves: 24
    Prep time: .5 hour

    Flourless Chocolate Cake
    Serves: 16
    Prep time: 1 hour

    Crisp Meringue Rings
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 2 hours

    Main Dish

    Citrus Braised Duck Breast
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 2 hours

    Boursin Stuffed Chicken
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 2 hours

    Salad

    Candied Almonds
    Serves: 32
    Prep time: .5

    Creamy Orange & Poppy Seed Dressing
    Serves: 24
    Prep time: .5

    Side Dish

    Potato Salad
    Serves: 16
    Prep time: 1 hour

    Soup

    Creamy Vidalia Onion & Wild Rice Soup
    Serves: 32
    Prep time: 1.5 hours

    Carrot Ginger Soup
    Serves: 32
    Prep time: 2.5 hours

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  • Location Type

    • Center Hill Lake

    • Cumberland Plateau

    • Highland Rim

    • bluff view

    • ridge view

    • streams & waterfalls

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Small town

    City

    • Nashville

    • Distance to city: 65 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the junction of Hwys. 70 & 56, follow Hwy. 70E 1.4 miles and then turn right onto Evins Mill Road. Follow Evins Mill Road another 1.4 miles and the entrance to Evins Mill is on the left.

    Airport

    • Nashville, TN (BNA) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow I-40 East from Nashville for 30 miles. Take Exit 329A (Watertown/Hwy. 70E exit). Follow Hwy. 70E for 35 miles into Smithville and to the junction of Hwys. 70 & 56.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fall Creek Falls & Burgess Falls

    • Evins Gristmill

    • Appalachian Center for Crafts

    • Carmac Falls

    • Cumberland Caverns

    • Fiddlers' Jamboree

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • gristmill demonstrations

    • dart boards

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Table Tennis

    • Water sports

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have stayed at Evins Mill several times. It is the same everytime!!! Perfect!!! It even rained when we were there this last time. But it was ok since we sat on the porch in the swing listening to the water going over the dam. They even provide umbrellas to use to go to your room from the lodge. The food is something to look forward to every visit. Always wonderful. Friendly is just not enough to say how they treat you. We were able to meet friends at Evins Mill this visit. One couple had been before but the other couple had not. The couple that had never been was soon enchanted with our special place.

    Wonderful retreat spot!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Evin's Mill was a perfect place for our business retreat. Absolutely incredible service - the staff knew us all by name, and made sure that we had everything we needed. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the view from the rooms is enchanting. The setting was conducive to getting business done during the day, but provided a relaxed atmosphere to socialize at night. I HIGHLY recommend Evin's Mill.

    Business retreat heaven

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    This facility took care of our needs with excellent service. I would recommend to anyone in need of location for your business retreat or just to get away.

    What a treat

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    This is a wonderful Inn with outstanding comfort, food & hospitality in a unique setting. Very romantic and relaxing haven filled with very kind people helpful in all things big and small. Just about as good as it gets and outstanding value.

    A Great Suprise in the country

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    I cannot say enough good things about the Inn at Evins Mill. Have traveled all over and stayed at many 5 star resorts and loved this experience so much. The staff is without a doubt one of the best I have ever encountered. They love the place and it shows in their attentiviness to detail. I just want Jason to write a cook book so I can give it to my hushband who does all the cooking. I have printed out the that are on the web site but want the mushroom soup and key lime pie. Great place, you just have to try it to appreciate it. Martha Melton

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