you’re invited
2027 Community Retreat
Cultivating Collaboration:
More Fruit Together
February 24-26, 2027
Southall Farm & Inn | Franklin, Tennessee
Join Flourish Fund’s community of givers, leaders, partners, and friends for a retreat exploring how we cultivate collaboration—and what becomes possible when we work together with God-orchestrated purpose.
Inspired by Southall Farm & Inn’s (Voted by Conde Nast at the #1 resort in the South!) working farm, we’ll consider the conditions that help collaboration take root: humility, vulnerability, transparency, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Through meaningful conversations, partner stories, worship, and shared experiences, we’ll celebrate the fruit already emerging and explore how each of us can contribute to what comes next.
Our time together will also include a special musical experience with Ellie & Drew Holcomb, along with space for rest, reflection, and connection.
Dates: February 24-26, 2027
Location: Southall Farm & Inn, 2200 Osage Loop
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Main Program: Thursday 12 p.m. -Friday 2 p.m., early arrival reception and dinner on Wednesday, February 24 at 5:30 p.m.
A Look at Our Time Together
We’ll begin with lunch at noon on Thursday, followed by our opening program at 1:00 p.m. Formal programming will conclude at noon on Friday, with a closing lunch afterward.
For those able to join us early, we’d love to welcome you for a reception and dinner on Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, February 24
Cultivating Community
Collaboration begins with relationships. Join us for an intimate welcome evening to reconnect with friends, meet others in the Flourish Fund community, and settle into our time together.
5:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m. - Welcome Dinner
Thursday, February 25
Cultivating Collaboration
Enjoy a relaxed morning at Southall before gathering for lunch and an afternoon exploring humility, vulnerability, and transparency. Hear from fellow givers, nonprofit leaders, and ecosystem partners about the challenges and breakthroughs of working together - and the fruit that collaboration can produce.
We’ll close the day with dinner, celebration, and a special musical experience with Ellie & Drew Holcomb.
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
Morning - Free time to rest, connect through group activities (more to come), or explore Southall
12:00 p.m. - Opening Lunch & Strategic Programming
6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Evening Program
Friday, February 26
More Fruit Together
Begin with worship and reflection, then join others in small-group conversations focused on real challenges and opportunities within the work. Together, we’ll pray, contribute ideas, and consider what the Holy Spirit may be inviting us to pursue in the year ahead.
We’ll conclude with a shared vision and a closing prayer.
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Gathering
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Retreat concludes
Your stay: rooted in the beauty of southall
Southall Farm & Inn offers a beautiful setting to slow down, connect, and recharge. Named the #1 Resort in the South in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, the property is surrounded by working farmland, orchards, gardens, lakes, and rolling Tennessee hills.
It’s a fitting place to gather around our theme of flourishing - and reflect on the care, patience, and community that help us grow.
Group rate: $400 per night
Reservation deadline: November 20, 2026
Reserve your room in the Flourish Fund block. Select a Polk King room to receive the group rate.
Schedule subject to change. Additional speaker and activity details will be shared as confirmed.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful time together at Southall.
frequently asked questions
PROGRAMMING & ATTENDEES
Who will be attending?
An intimate gathering of Flourish Fund’s community of givers, advisors, leaders, partners, and friends - people bringing different experiences and perspectives to a shared desire for human flourishing.
What will we explore together?
Our theme, Cultivating Collaboration: More Fruit Together, invites us to consider both who we are becoming and how we work together. We’ll explore humility, vulnerability, transparency, and dependence on the Holy Spirit through stories, conversation, prayer, and collaborative working sessions.
When should I arrive?
The main program will begin Thursday at noon. An optional early-arrival reception and dinner will be held Wednesday evening, with limited Wednesday-night rooms.
What should I wear?
The dress code will be smart casual. We encourage relaxed, polished retreat attire - comfortable yet well-put-together clothing suitable for indoor gatherings, shared meals, and time outdoors.
Think nice jeans or trousers, sweaters, blouses, dresses, collared shirts, and comfortable shoes for walking the property. February temperatures in Tennessee can vary, so layers and a light-to-medium jacket are recommended. You may also want to bring sturdy, closed-toe shoes if you plan to explore the farm or walking trails.
travel logistics
When should I arrive?
The main program will begin Thursday at noon. An optional early-arrival reception and dinner will be held Wednesday evening, with limited Wednesday-night rooms.
Where is the retreat?
Southall Farm & Inn, 2200 Osage Loop, Franklin, TN 37064
Located approximately 20 miles south of Nashville, Southall is a farm-centric resort set among working farmland, orchards, gardens, lakes, greenhouses, and apiaries.
Flourish Fund has secured a discounted room rate of $400 per night. The link is available on the RSVP form. Please RSVP by November 20, 2026.
For those able to join us early, we will gather for a welcome reception and dinner on Wednesday evening to kick off our time together. A limited number of rooms are available for Wednesday night, so please indicate your interest when registering.
Which airport should I use?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the closest major airport, approximately 20 miles from Southall. Please allow 35-45 minutes for travel, depending on traffic.
If you plan to attend Wednesday’s optional welcome reception and dinner, we recommend arriving at BNA by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24.
If you are joining us for the main retreat program on Thursday, we recommend arriving at BNA by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 25 to allow time to travel to Southall before lunch.
The retreat will conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26. We recommend booking departing flights from BNA for 4:30 p.m. or later.
Transportation
Rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and private car services are available from Nashville International Airport. Complimentary valet parking is available for overnight guests at Southall. We also encourage attendees to coordinate shared rides when possible.
Still have questions?
Contact Ashley Kuhlmann at ashley@flourishfund.orgor text/call at (512) 785-1881. She’d love to help you!
