“Let me get straight to the point.
You have a fabulous facility! The feedback I received from
our group was exceptional.
The setting could not be more quaint or serene for a retreat.”
Northwestern Mutual Life
Evins Mill Resort is an inviting corporate retreat featuring…
bluff view accommodations, with spacious covered decks and spectacular views,
delicious gourmet cuisine – breakfast, lunch, dinner & breaks in between, prepared fresh by our executive chefs and served in a private setting
distinct and private spaces for group gatherings, including dedicated conference locations and meeting rooms with full audio-visual capacity,
wireless DSL internet access in Main Lodge and Gristmill
a variety of select services – massage therapy, herb tours and musical performances, as well as group activities such as murder mysteries, story telling and team building programs at our ropes course
a host of recreational activities – billiards, table tennis & darts at the Courtland Game Hall, golfing at RiverWatch, fishing and boating on Center Hill Lake, canoeing on the Caney Fork River and hiking to Carmac Falls *
Nestled among the towering bluffs and meandering streams that straddle Tennessee’s Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau, the retreat facilities at Evins Mill are a welcome alternative to the typical convention center. A retreat from the distractions of office and city, Evins Mill is nonetheless convenient to Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville. Offering the services of a resort in the private setting of a secluded retreat, Evins Mill is an ideal destination for…
off-site meetings,
corporate retreats,
small conferences,
team building programs,
seminars & corporate training,
and corporate & business travel
Retreat Facilities & Services
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Meetings & Conferences
3 dedicated conference rooms accommodating up to 70 to 120 conferees in Taylor Hall, 50 to 90 conferees in the Davidson Room and 15 to 25 conferees in the Knox Room (capacity ranges above based on classroom and theatre style set-up)
3 casual meeting spaces for more informal sessions, including Adele Commons & Stone Room at the Main Lodge and the Courtland Game Hall at the Gristmill (living rooms and game hall are available for meetings only if no other guests are staying at the inn).
full audio-visual capacity, including LCD, slide, overhead projectors and screens; TV/VCR/DVDs; easels, flipcharts, markers and tape; and wireless DSL internet connection in the Main Lodge & Gristmill
set-up for a variety of room configurations, including theatre, classroom, boardroom, “U” shape, individual work stations, and other set-ups
team building programs available through our partnership with Adventureworks, Inc.
facilitation services through our relationships with many Nashville-based consultants
Lodging, Dining & Activities
12 private guest rooms sleeping up to 30 conferees in separate bedding (see Bluff View Accommodations page)
full dining service for up to 175 guests, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, breaks and bar service (see Fine Dining page)
a wide array of on-site and nearby recreational options and excursions (see Services & Spaces, Activities & Excursions, Center Hill Golf, and Lakes, Streams & Waterfalls pages)
Group Rates
For a retreat involving...
one night’s accommodation
three meals and two break services
conference room use for a 24 hour period
service and tax
Per person rates range from $125 to $175 (double occupancy) and from $200 to $275 (single occupancy). The specific per person price depends on a variety of factors, including…
time of year and week
duration of stay
size of group
consumption of incidentals (i.e. sodas, beer, etc.)
menu selections
conference room selection
AV equipment needs
Please contact our Sales & Reservation desk for group rates and a customized estimate.
The Center For Team Development: Adventureworks at Evins Mill
Groups come to Evins Mill for a variety of reasons, and building stronger teams is chief among them. Evins Mill is proud to have partnered with Adventureworks, Inc. of Kinston Springs, Tennessee since 1997. Adventureworks built and owns the ropes course at Evins Mill and has worked with dozens of our clients over the years.
The Center for Team Development is a unique place where your group can tap into the vast and often undiscovered resources that flow from true teamwork. The Center is a collaboration of Adventureworks and The Inn at Evins Mill: Team building at its best in a place where people can be their best.
Every program designed by the experts at Adventureworks is tailored to the unique needs and objectives of the client. The programs relate directly to the issues that teams face. Solutions are generated, strategic plans are developed, teams emerge stronger and ready to take on new challenges. All this . . . and the programs are fun!
The elegantly rustic conference space, combined with a state-of-the-arts challenge ropes course, makes Evins Mill the perfect venue for team development. Whether it’s a three-day intensive or an afternoon of play, Adventureworks provides real solutions for real companies.
“The relaxed setting, fun and engaging exercises, and the participative environment helped reinforce the targeted principles. The experience laid a foundation of cooperation and teamwork among our leaders.”
—Radney Robertson, American Airlines
A partial listing of some of the ways groups have leveraged an Adventureworks experience:
Bringing together new teams
Tackling new challenges
Strategic planning
Working through problems
Celebrating success
Establishing new leadership
Interrupting routines or patterns
Developing and strengthening trust
Strengthening working relationships
"Our management staff was very pleased that we were able to accomplish our teambuilding goals through your program, and we appreciate the work that you have since provided to ensure that our positive experience continues. Your staff helped us address some of the issues we are facing and facilitated an esprit de corps which will yield many positive returns in the future. Many thanks."
Groups also come to Evins Mill for a variety of other purposes, including problem solving, performance review, strategic planning, training or some mixture thereof. Management consultants and facilitators can play an invaluable role in these processes. Below is a list of Middle Tennessee based consultants, facilitators, coaches, and speakers who have worked with our clients over the years.
For a retreat involving...
time of year and week
A partial listing of some of the ways groups have leveraged an 
