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Dining & Catering
Cozy cafés to buzzing taverns, Savage Mill’s eateries are full of flavor and local flair. Grab coffee and a pastry at Brewing Good, enjoy the speakeasy vibes of Boyd Cru Wines, or try something new at one of our beloved hidden gems. All you need to do is bring the appetite; we’ll handle the rest.
Boyd Cru Wines
Boyd Cru Wines offers wine that allows our customers and our community to grow with us. We believe in making wines that are locally grown with sustainable practices in Maryland. Our wines are approachable, vibrant, joyful, and liberating. Our wines build community and tell a story.
Boyd Cru Wines are for people who want to experience wine in a fun, new and fresh way. Our desire is to create a company and world where wine is the centerpiece that brings people together. As you go through life’s experiences, Boyd Cru Wines will be right there to grow with you.
Brewing Good Coffee Company
Small-batch roaster’s fair trade, organic coffee and tea at local grocers and online. Convenient subscriptions available for home and office delivery! Percentage of proceeds donated to animal protection nonprofits.
The shop is 100% vegan. Fresh house-made pastry and sandwiches every day (Wednesday-Sunday). Donuts from Donut Run every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays only). Also featuring a selection of beer, wine, and cocktail specials.
Dive Bar and Grille
We are a group of food & drink savvy guys with over thirty collective years in the restaurant business, taking a shot at owning & running a full-service bar & restaurant…and doing it our way, meaning extending to the public the same quality product & service that we ourselves have come to appreciate during our years of working in the service industry.
Our simple & focused mission is to combine superior customer service with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere, great food, signature cocktails & a wide selection of good beers & wines.
So stop in and let Dive Bar & Grille become your new hangout spot…and don’t forget to tell us how we’re doing.
More Than Java
More Than Java Cafe’ is proud to provide quality coffees, teas and much more to our Savage community and beyond. We are confident that once you visit and experience the warm atmosphere, you will become a regular part of our More Than Java Cafe’ family.
As a family, we have always loved being able to enjoy fresh vibrant and great tasting foods. However, what we discovered was how hard it was to actually find this combination along with a warm inviting atmosphere to enjoy it in.
So we created our own.
More Than Java Cafe’, founded by my husband and me, is a swank/eclectic and cozy Internet cafe’.
ROGGENART European Bakery Bistro and Café
Roggenart offers an innovative and unique hospitality experience that blends three distinct dining environments—an authentic European bakery, a bistro, and a café. This conceptual and presentational fusion brings together the charm of a traditional European bakery, featuring freshly baked pastries, quiches, and an assortment of dessert items, with the inviting atmosphere of a cozy café.
For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Roggenart’s bistro serves a wide variety of fresh artisan sandwiches, hot cast-iron pressed sandwiches, oven-baked melts, and delicious soups and salads. To complete this culinary experience, Roggenart also features a full espresso bar, offering dozens of specialty espresso and latte options made with the finest premium Italian coffee.
At its core, Roggenart strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment where guests can feel at home — finding moments of comfort and relaxation amid their busy days.
Sweet Cascades Chocolatier
Sweet Cascades was created by Sue Whary in 2004 as a chocolate fountain catering company. While catering wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs and other events part time, she discovered the love and addiction of chocolate of many of the guests. (Sue is a salty girl!) So, with the support of her husband, Rick, she left her well-paying, great benefits desk job, and opened a chocolate shop in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland, Sweet Cascades Chocolatier.
Sue is self-taught, always reading and looking for new trends and flavors. Rick has become a huge part of the business, with his weird and wacky chocolates. Sweet Cascades is continuing to grow and create new and different creations for our customers, while keeping the traditional and favorites.
The Blind Pig Tavern
The Blind Pig Tavern is a modern-day Speakeasy. The cozy, dimly-lit atmosphere offers Lounge, Dining, Pub, and Bar seating. The original brick walls and wood panels give an authentic era vibe in the lower level of the Historic Savage Mill. The Blind Pig menu heavily features sharable flatbreads and small plates along with a range of decedent pasta dishes and oversized sandwiches. The bar offerings are heavily focused on craft cocktails, local craft beers, and an expansive selection of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch.
The Great Room
The Great Room features an expansive deck overlooking both the scenic Little Patuxent River and the last standing Bollman Truss semi-suspension bridge in the world. Vaulted ceilings, fourteen-feet-high windows, sky lights, and a large dance floor makes the Great Room perfect for any type of event.
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Winer family`s purchase of Savage Mill. The restoration and renovation that they started in the 1980s was a long-term investment in a vision that has become a reality: a model of adaptive reuse and stewardship that today is home to a vibrant community of small businesses.
View photos of the work over 40 years ago and check out our interview with managing partner Jay Winer here:
https://www.savagemill.com/75-years-of-stewardship-the-winer-family-and-savage-mill/
TOMORROW at 6pm!!!
The runway is coming to the New Weave Commons for From Heritage to Horizon: The Next Stitch Forward, a bold and inspiring fashion show hosted by Leona`s Sewing Studio.
This is not just a fashion show. It is a celebration of culture, creativity, and the next generation of designers stepping confidently into their future. These student creators have poured their hearts into every stitch and they are ready to light up the runway.
Come cheer them on. Come feel the pride. Come witness the next stitch forward.
Saturday, February 28th at 6pm. Be there!
Wrap up the workweek this Friday at 6 pm with @essentiallydivineboutique and "Motown x Zumba x Soul Train Line". Dance, remember, and celebrate Black cultural legacy through rhythm, flavor, and movement.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-celebrate-zumba-x-motown-x-line-dancing-x-soul-train-line-tickets-1981662166886?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tomorrow evening, Savage Mill-based business @essentiallydivineboutique hosts "This Is My Story. This Is My Song / Lineage & Legacy Storytelling Cypher". This small-group event, organized as part of Black History Month, utilizes the "Lineage & Legacy Rememberings" Deck to honor ancestors, process complex legacies, and strengthen community bonds.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-story-this-is-my-song-lineage-legacy-storytelling-cypher-tickets-1981661074619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s screening of Eroding History and Relentless at Savage Mill has been postponed.
The safety of our attendees, panelists, and staff is our top priority. We will share an update as soon as a new date has been confirmed, and all existing registrations will be honored.
Thank you so much for your understanding! Please stay safe and warm.
We were thrilled with the turnout for our Presidents Day American Red Cross Blood Drive - it was our largest to-date, netting 39 units. With each unit having the potential to save three lives, our donors positively impacted up to 114 lives. Thank you to everyone who came out! 🙏
It’s almost here and we’re so excited to welcome you!
Join us this Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building for a FREE film screening and panel discussion as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill, celebrating the powerful work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung.
After the screening of Eroding History and Relentless, stay for a lively panel conversation with:
- André Chung
- Rona Kobell
- Sean Yoes
- Serenity Joy
Free films, free concessions, and a meaningful night of storytelling and community.
🎟️ Click the link in our bio to grab your FREE ticket. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a special free film screening as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill!
On Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building, we are proud to host a screening of Eroding History and Relentless, two powerful documentary films connected to the work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung (@achungphoto).
The evening will include a panel discussion following the films, along with free concessions, and an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation around Black history, environmental justice, cultural memory, and creative resistance.
Come experience an inspiring night of film, storytelling, and community!
What a beautiful night at Savage Mill ✨
Last night’s opening of Threads of Heritage, the exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio, was filled with connection, conversation, and powerful storytelling through fabric and design. Seeing our community come together to experience these works was truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to @hocogovexec, @councilwomancmr, and @howardcountyeda Jennifer Jones for joining us and for sharing such meaningful words as we opened this exhibition together.
Threads of Heritage will be on view through April 3, and we invite you to come back, take your time with the installation, and experience it again. While you’re here, be sure to take part in our Community Quilt and add your own piece to this growing collective work.
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the opening night so memorable.
Photography by: @mccraemultimedia
Here`s a sneak peek at some of the display that`s being assembled for Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry. Please join us and Leona`s Sewing Studio for the opening tomorrow at 6 pm, or stop in at your convenience - it`s open through April 3rd.
https://www.facebook.com/events/943620581508287/943620584841620
The New Weave Commons is being transformed with stunning, colorful fabrics for this Thursday`s opening of Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry, curated by Mill-based business Leona`s Sewing Studio. Join us at 6 pm for the opening reception with Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Councilwoman Christiana Rigby. On display through April 3rd.
Organized as part of "Black History Month at Savage Mill – History Remembered. Futures Reclaimed", a series of events organized by various small businesses that call Savage Mill home.
https://www.savagemill.com/event/black-history-month/
#BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence #CelebrateBlackHistory
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join us for a cozy Girls Night Out last night! Your energy made it such a great evening, and we loved seeing the Mill full of life. We’re so grateful you came out and can’t wait for the next one!
We`re looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill! Here are some of the specials Mill businesses have assembled for you:
@alumia_design - explore the ancestral resonance and meaning of seven winter blooms at a Seasonal Bloom Table!
@ancestorsbosom Herbal Apothecary - buy one, get one 50% off!
@arrowbellaweddings - Assemble your own bouquet at the bouquet bar for a Galentine`s treat!
@artcraftonline - 15% off in-stock furniture!
Bead Soup - make-and-take earrings and keychains!
@boydcruwines - $5 off the Cru Flight!
@Candles By Candy - $25 Valentine`s Candle while supplies last!
@Claycovenpottery - bubble glazing and spin-the-wheel discounts!
@essentiallydivine - buy 2 get 1 50% off; enter a raffle!
@eventschick - free chocolate-dipped strawberries and rose champagne!
J`Adorn Designs - 10% off amethyst jewelry (February`s birthstone)!
@jules_and_kate - 20% off clearance clothing!
@thelaraydiancedifference - 10% off gift cards; 10% off purchases up to $100
@Manehollow - 20% off future hair appointments; alternative/y2k/harley vintage shop
@Omnihedral - GNO special: paint a pair of 3d-printed snuggling cat bookends!
@Roggenart - GNO special: Graham Cracker latte & creamy lemon raspberry tart!
@skinsational_scentsmd - $5 off $50+!
@successinstyle - Winter blowout sale at Charity’s Closet (3 items for $5) and Charity’s First Picks (everything 50% off)!
@sweetcascadeschocolatier - free chocolate-dipped strawberries while supplies last!
@antiquecentersavage - free California Champagne & Chocolate; Drawing for a $50 Antique Center gift card; 10%-60% Sales (participating vendors); Mini-Scavenger...new winner every hour!
Bonnweebooks - 10% off books!
@xanadu_b_d - live moss art demos!
We’re so excited to finally share our calendar of events for Black History Month at Savage Mill!
We’re honored to kick things off with Threads of Heritage, a powerful fabric exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio that celebrates culture, history, and the stories woven into every thread.
Join us February 12 at 6pm for the opening of the exhibition. Stroll through the installation, enjoy a glass of wine from @boydcruwines as you explore, and take part in our community quilt, where everyone is invited to contribute and be part of the story.
This is just the beginning of a month filled with meaningful moments, creativity, and connection. We can’t wait to celebrate together.
Black History Month begins tomorrow!
We are excited to welcome Black History Month at Savage Mill and look forward to sharing what we have planned. Our first event announcement is coming very soon and it is just the beginning.
Throughout the month and beyond, the Mill will feature moments of creativity, reflection, and community. There is so much we are looking forward to sharing with you.
Stay tuned!
Enter to win this sweet Elizabeth Scarlett navy velvet makeup bag during next Thursday`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill by bringing a donation for our beneficiary, Howard County`s @grassrootscrisis. Suggested hygiene item donations include body wash, shampoo, condition, deodorant, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and individual packages of tissues. Thank you for your support of our community!
Savage Mill is open today, but please check with individual shop owners to confirm their status. And if you`re looking for a pretty destination to stretch your legs, we never tire of walking the adjacent Savage Mill Trail. Just wear your boots!
❄️ Snow day ❄️
For everyone’s safety, Savage Mill is closed today. Please stay safe, cozy up, and we’ll be back before you know it.
Due to the incoming snowstorm, Savage Mill will be closed Sunday, January 25th. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back at the Mill soon 🤍❄️
Something special is in the works ✨
We’re collaborating with the small businesses at Savage Mill to create a meaningful Black History Month experience this February.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the details, but we can’t wait to share what we’ve been building together. More soon!
