HOTEL SUMMARY
Where sustainable agriculture meets luxury hospitality, Southall Farm and Inn transforms 325 rolling acres in Franklin, Tennessee into an immersive farm-to-table sanctuary just 25 minutes from Nashville. This distinctive eco-luxury retreat redefines the resort experience through authentic agricultural immersion and refined wellness programming. Founded by Paul and Laura Mishkin in 2016, Southall Farm and Inn emerged from a vision to create meaningful connections between land, food, and community. Under CEO Kama Carter's leadership, alongside culinary director Tyler Brown (former Hermitage Hotel executive chef), this mission-driven property has evolved into Tennessee's premier farm-centric luxury destination. The resort honors its agricultural heritage while establishing new standards for sustainable hospitality, earning recognition as a Forbes-rated luxury property that seamlessly blends education, wellness, and refined comfort. The 62-room inn showcases rustic-chic design by Los Angeles-based Indidesign, featuring exposed wood beams, nature-inspired artwork, and expansive windows framing pastoral views. Accommodations embrace cottage-core aesthetics elevated through luxury touches: spacious soaking tubs beneath picture windows, wood-burning fireplaces, and neutral palettes accented with Tennessee countryside hues of burnt orange and emerald green. For ultimate privacy, 16 hillside cottages offer intimate patios and wrap-around decks with swing beds overlooking the farm's orchards and gardens. Southall's culinary program centers on Sojourner restaurant, where seasonal menus celebrate the farm's 2,000-tree orchard, hydroponic greenhouses, and award-winning apiary. Chef Brown's farm-to-table philosophy transforms fresh produce into sophisticated dishes like white rice pea dip with green peanut oil and Tennessee strawberry tarts sweetened with estate honey. The demonstration kitchen and farm stand provide immersive culinary experiences, while garden tours and cooking classes connect guests directly with sustainable farming practices. The 15,000-square-foot Spa at Southall anchors the wellness experience, featuring treatments with natural Seed to Skin and Naturopathica products alongside farm-grown honey and herbs from the medicinal garden. Beyond traditional spa services, guests enjoy forest bathing, sound bath meditation, and morning hikes through the arboretum. Adventure seekers can experience falconry, mountain biking, and fishing, while agricultural enthusiasts participate in apple picking, beekeeping demonstrations, and gardening classes. Book Southall Farm and Inn for an authentic luxury farm experience that nourishes both body and soul. Spring through fall offers optimal weather for outdoor activities and harvest experiences, while the hillside cottages provide year-round intimacy. En Primeur Club members enjoy exclusive farm tour access and priority spa reservations at this remarkable Tennessee sanctuary.