Curator’s statement
In January 2025, I did a site inspection and stayed for two nights at Southall. This special family-owned property is just 30 minutes outside of Nashville near Franklin, TN and is a refreshing and fantastic getaway. The sustainable intentionality is highlighted throughout your entire stay. The accommodations, the spa, the dining experiences and the way this property functions is just as much a delight to learn about as it is to experience it.
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Who is this property for?
Couples will love the privacy of the cottages on property, the spa and the dining (I can’t not mention the incredible wine list and wine pairings available). A lovely romantic two-night getaway for any season.
Multi-gen families will love the outdoor activities like archery, aerial ropes course, mountain biking and hiking. There is truly something for everyone. At the end of the day, everyone can gather together for a true seed-to-table dining experience.
Friend groups will enjoy the spa (a group soundbath meditation session is so powerful!), doing a farm tour together or a honey tasting experience with the on-site honey sommelier that is unforgettable. Even a group of couples would have a blast - each couple their own cottage for alone time and then ladies have a spa day and guys have an outdoor adventure day… then everybody gets together for a dynamite meal!
High end corporate retreats will get to spend purposeful time together in nature and in the meeting spaces available (both indoor and outdoor). And a super special speakeasy on site for all to enjoy a nightcap.
Southall not only offers shuttles throughout the property, but if you want to go in to downtown Franklin or out to the fun of the Thursday open mic night at Fox & Locke, they have a car to take you!
Need to know
If you want to make it an extended long weekend, you could easily spend two nights in Nashville and two nights at Southall for a good mix of high and low energy. Southall is just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport and Uber will drop off and pick up there. You won’t even need a car all weekend!
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