Located just outside of Nashville, in Franklin, TN, Southall has officially opened its doors. Set on a working farm, Southall encompasses over 325 acres of hillside, creating an escape dedicated “to saluting the agricultural heritage of the region, while advancing innovative practices for a sustainable future.” Southall has 62 guestrooms and suites, along with 16 stand-alone cottages, a spa, a wealth of farm, wellness and adventure activities, and a signature restaurant and culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Klamar and Senior Vice President of Culinary and Agriculture Tyler Brown.
The Farm at Southall is the heart of the property and is a true working farm. Always exploring and evolving, today The Farm has 1,300 apple trees with 43 different varietals; 15,000 square feet of hydroponic and traditional conservatory greenhouses, including an orangerie and plenty of room for the germination of rare and wonderful cultivars of fruits, leafy greens, vegetables and food-producing shrubs and trees; formal kitchen gardens, terraced and hand-toiled; a dedicated seed-saving program; large-format crops and heirloom varieties; and acres of land for foraging wild edibles, including a range of native species, from fungi to nuts and berries. Southall also offers extensive apiary, farm and Jammery tours and experiences intended to be focused on immersive, hands-on educational sessions and demonstrations.
Southall’s culinary program was built with a desire to take responsible sourcing to the next. Every dining experience at Southall is focused on ingredients grown, raised and foraged in its fields, forests, conservatories, greenhouses and on its hillsides. At Sojourner, guests will find homemade pastries and fresh-from-the-coop egg specialties—along with lunch and casual dinners. At Mary Amelia, Southall’s signature restaurant slated to open its doors in the coming weeks, guests can expect a dining experience based on what is perfect for harvest that day.
The Spa at Southall offers customized, natural ingredient-driven treatments guided by expert practitioners. With a full range of ancient healing therapies, modern treatments and products derived from and inspired by The Farm, the 15,000-square-foot Spa has eight individual treatment rooms and two suites for couples.
Activities and experiences are as vast and varied as Southall’s many plant cultivars, and include more than five miles of hiking/biking/running trails through old-growth forest; fishing, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the seven-acre Lake Mishkin, plus a full-service activity outfitter for rentals such as canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing gear, mountain bikes and more. Live music by some of Nashville’s most talented musicians will be a regular occurrence at Southall, as will behind-the-scenes opportunities to celebrate the area’s identity, ranging from plein-air painting with native artists to found-object woodworking and more.
As for meetings and events, the Orchard Event Center can suit groups of up to 350—as well as retreats, executive sessions and intimate gatherings. The Jammery, Southall’s on-site preservation kitchen, offers interactive experiences with custom programming, such as demonstrations and teaching opportunities. Outdoor event options include the waterfront natural amphitheater; receptions or ceremonies on its lawns; fire-cooked meals at the hilltop lookout, and private spots and engagement locations scattered throughout the property.
For more information, visit southalltn.com.
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