Join us at The Old Mill this Season for our favorite time of the year!
This Christmas season at The Old Mill will be bigger, brighter and more festive than ever! With wonderful decorations throughout the property, exciting activities and events for children young and old, and festive flavors at our shops and restaurants, An Old Mill Christmas will have something for everyone.
Scroll down to view all the festivities you can expect on your next visit to The Old Mill.
There’s a Bear Over There
What’s that I see, peeking back at me? Why look, There’s A Bear Over There! Join our There’s A Bear Over There scavenger hunt when you visit this holiday season. In each of our shops, if you look high and low, you’ll find a cute plush bear hiding somewhere, and sometimes in plain sight! So, scour The Old Mill Winter Village to see what shenanigans The Bear Over There is getting into. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at any of our shops and when you get all the spots stamped on your card, show it to us to claim your special gift.
Look for “The Bear Over There” at the following Old Mill shops: The General Store, The Creamery, Sassafras, Old Mill Pottery, The Candy Kitchen, and The Farmhouse Kitchen.
Start looking for bears around The Old Mill starting November 10th, 2023!
Everyone’s A Kid At Christmas Cooking Classes
We’re opening up our famous Kid’s Cooking Classes to everyone. Join us as we make Christmas Thumbprint Cookies and Belznickel Cookies, part of the Forgotten Recipes series. Available by reservation only, this class takes place in The Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen and offers hands-on cooking lessons (8 years old and up). Space is limited.
Upcoming Classes:
November 15th - Fall Party Mix - We will make a fun and tasty treat full of Fall flavor!
December 6th - Santa Brownie Bites - With our Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix we will make cute little Santa treats.
December 13th - Reindeer & Snowman Sticks - A fun class making reindeers and snowmen using chocolate from our Candy Kitchen.
For reservations call (865) 406-6558 . Classes are $19.99 per child plus tax and must be pre-paid to hold your spot. No refund for cancelations less than 48 hours prior to class.
Whiskey Wonderland
The Old Forge Distillery cocktail bar transforms into Whiskey Wonderland for the season! The specially-themed menu highlights Old Forge Distillery’s handcrafted spirits that make perfect holiday drinks — Peppermint Bark Cream, Chocolate Coconut Cream, Chocolate Moonshine, Coffee Moonshine, Blended Bourbon Whiskey, and many more. Enjoy your cocktail with a winter forest scene indoors or fireside on their outdoor patio.
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Yule Log Lodge
In front of our Pottery House Café, the Yule Log Lodge surrounds you in a cozy atmosphere, and a sense of dining in a rustic mountain lodge, with sparkling views of the Winter Village that surrounds it and the stars that shine bright above it. A perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal, served from our Pottery House Café. See a host in the Café to request a table in the Yule Loge Lodge this Christmas season.
Winter Village Igloos
Experience the festive charm of Pottery House Cafe Igloos at The Old Mill Winter Village. The warm ambiance, twinkling lights and holiday decor create a unique dining setting. Igloos are first-come, first-served; secure yours by calling +1 (865) 453-6002 with a $25 booking fee. Savor a delicious meal from the Cafe while nestled in your private igloo. Available until Valentine's Day 2024.
