Summary: Lodge is next to acres of lake, creek, and hiking trails. 6 bedrooms with large living room, rec room/ dining room, and huge outdoor and wrap-around porches. Camping platforms. Beavers and tons of wildlife. Four additional rental houses are within walking distance. For larger gatherings, there are 11 additional adjacent Lodgings! Parties NOT allowed through AirBnB. THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night charge for number of persons over six. NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS The Space: Lakeside retreat lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. The Retreat is part of a 1400 acre Conservation easement and features 2 lake and miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork Farms across the street provides organic produce and sweet animals to meet and feed. Walk down our creeks and (in season) feast on blackberries. Note that harmless house mice may be present. We have a cat to loan if you desire. Guest Access: Guests may use all porches, hot tub, and sauna. For additional lodging accommodations, please see listings for The Fork Inn Center Lodge, LakeTrail House, Mansion in the Woods, BlackBerry House, Love Shack, Hemp House, and Southern Hospitality Ranch. All of these are either within walking distance or a very short drive away. Access to the nearby Lake Gratitude Natural Area is provided to all registered guests of the Fork Inn. Your stay at the Lakeside Lodge does not include access to Yoga Studio or exclusive use of nearby Lake Gratitude. Use of watercraft depends upon availability. Other parties may be on the surrounding area, including lake, yoga studio, and nearby hiking trails during daylight hours. Contact the Center for Sustainable Stewardship for permission to use watercraft and to sign necessary waiver before nature hiking or watercraft activities. Swimming is prohibited. And do let us know as soon as possible if something is broken or doesn’t work as it should. Enjoy the Retreat !! The Neighborhood: This lodging is part of the Fork Inn, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. All Fork Inn guests may walk around Lake Gratitude, explore miles of hiking trails and creek, and use our stock-tank pools at the farm shelter. Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage, yoga and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms downstream provides organic produce. We are located 20 miles from downtown Nashville, 8 miles from historic Franklin (old time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping), 7 miles from Leiper's Fork (Distillery tours, Fox & Locke Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and light years away from the stress of city life. The Fork Inn is part of a 2000-acre Conservation easement and features a 8-acre lake, miles of creek, and many meadows and hiking trails. There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. We are adjacent to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship with has many hiking trails, bicycles, and an organic farm. Meet Rosie the Donkey, Winston the cow, and the piggies ! Other Things to Note: If you would like to use the Lake Gratitude Natural Area with its lake, bicycles, and private hiking trails, please contact them.