The Inn at Evins Mill

We are back from our little journey to middle Tennessee! We had a wonderful time of exploration and relaxation. We treated ourselves to a stay at The Inn at Evins Mill, a beautiful country inn located in the town of Smithville. This 40-acre property consists of the main lodge, three bluff-view cabins (housing four rooms each), a former gristmill (circa 1939), pond and streams, walking trails, and a 90-foot waterfall.

We had great fun exploring the easily accessible grounds and facilities. The trails were too difficult for us to go visit the waterfall. But, there were plenty of other sights to keep us entertained, such as the old mill and dam down below the main lodge. Of course, we spent a lot of our time at the charming old lodge too.

Our cozy cabin room had a beautiful vaulted ceiling, and it was just a short walk away from the main lodge. We took full advantage of the lovely porches on both the lodge and our cabin: rocking, swinging, reading, and visiting. Outside, we could always hear the trickle of water flowing over the mill dam and down the creek, passing by our cabin at the bottom of a steep embankment. It was sheer tranquility!

The gracious staff made sure we were comfortable and fed us gourmet breakfasts and dinners. After a weekend of entertaining a large wedding party, the inn was only half full during our first night’s stay, and there was only one other couple during our second night. The inn was also conveniently located so that we could visit some interesting areas nearby.

Isn’t this a glorious place? Even though it was just a few short days, we felt like we had been gone much longer! In later postings, I will share some pictures of the mill area and some regional discoveries!