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Lee Anne and Jonathan are honored be Stewards of our wonderful land so our family, friends, and guests may enjoy the beauty of the Big East Fork Valley. A permanent conservation easement protects most of our land and we are supporters and volunteers of the Center for Sustainable Stewardship. We hope you will join us in helping to preserve our native Tennessee flora and fauna that inhabit this 5000 acre pristine watershed. Lee Anne is a pediatrician and Jonathan is a retired prostate pathologist. So she is well qualified to take care of me! We arise early to enjoy the magical morning light and mists. You might see us riding our tandem bike along the road, tending our horses, or volunteering at the non-profit farm store.

We’d love for you to visit the inspiring Big East Fork Valley and enjoy the unforgettable experiences awaiting you. We welcome your help in helping us protect and sustain our miraculous valley for our grandchildren and yours! We look forward to your stay !

The lodging is part of a larger natural retreat. You will have access to shared common areas like Lake Gratitude and the Fork Inn Loop Trail. We are adjacent to Natchez Trace National Park (with bicycle access) and Big East Fork Retreat (hiking, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, sauna, hottub, fireplace socials, theatrical stage, music stage, movie theater). Minutes to historic Franklin (restaurants, history) and Leipers Fork (arts,music, antiques). Hike through gorgeous meadows and forest to hidden ponds and organic farm. hiking trails. Horseback riding, personal chef, refrigerator stocking, yoga, and massage available by appointment. Watercraft and bicycles on loan from adjacent non-profit.

The best creek walk starts across from The Fork Inn (5528 Big East Fork Rd) at BEF mile marker 2.4 (McPherson Beach). Bring creek shoes.
Organic Farm just up the road at BEF mile marker 4.35(Big East Fork Farm). See and feed the animals (cow, donkey, goats, pigs, and chickens).
Bicycles, watercraft (canoes, paddle boat, kayaks, paddle boards), and games available from Center for Sustainable Stewardship's Adventure Center at the Farm Store.

Close-by attractions include:
Center for Sustainable Stewardship
Lake Gratitude Nature Sanctuary and Hiking Trails
Timberlands Park
Natchez Trace National Parkway
Big East Fork Farms (McKinney Farm, Brandt Aquaculture and Mushroomery Farm, Dr Zo's Fluffy Butt Chicken Ranch)
Fox and Locke’s country music venue
Kimbro's Bar and Music venue
Leipers Fork Distillery
Antique Shoppes
Fine restaurants and shopping in Franklin
Civil War Battlefields and History (Carnton Plantation, Travellers Rest)