Summary: Nested in a protected watershed valley, this ranch house (4BR, 3bath) is surrounded by forested hiking trails, meadows and creeks to explore. Next to an old fashioned working well! Optional outside hot tub ($50 fee). No close neighbors. Drive to nearby lake for picnic. Canoes available. NO INSIDE PETS. The base price is 4 PERSONS. $40/person/night charge for additional. The Space: Large living area, kitchen, dining area. Master bedroom has queen bed and en-suite full bathroom. Another 2-room suite with shared bathroom has a kitchenette and private entrance to back patio and hot tub. Additional room with full bath and private entrance. This is a modest house in a humongous setting. The outdoor spa may serve as a refreshing pool. 150- and 300- gallon stock tanks may also be used to cool off and refresh during warmer weather. Big East Fork Creek is wonderful to explore and runs across the entrance to the property. Miles of trails begin just outside your door ! Unlimited blackberries during season (Late June to Early July). Walk to organic farm and the nearby. Bike to Big East Fork Retreat. Guest Access: The entire house is yours! And so is the magnificent back porch with hot tub and firepit. Three magnificent trails pass by the Southern Hospitality Ranch. The Short Meadow Trail goes through a pasture then crosses a creek, goes through a hardwood forest and ends at The Fork Inn. The Log Meadow Trail winds through a meadow, crosses a small creek, goes through a young forest parallel to Big East Fork Rd to the four-pole barn. One half mile along the Farm Trail brings you to Center for Sustainable Stewardship's Farm Store. The Governor's Trail starts right behind the Ranch! 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. Beavers, herons, otter, deer, and hawks abound. Walk with your partner along a quiet country road to the overlook to see romantic sunsets 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 Sustainble Stewardship with has many hiking trails, bicycles, and an organic farm. Meet Rosie the Donkey, Winston the cow, and the piggies ! Getting Around: Private vehicle is essential for getting around. Uber / Lyft will bring you from Airport or downtown honkytonks. Other Things to Note: The Big East Fork Valley is a 7000 acres natural gem. Nearby Big East Fork Farm is just down the road and a 15 minute walk away. Interact with friendly farm animals including Winston the Cow, Rosie the Donkey, and cute piggies. Visit the Center for Sustainable Stewardship to obtain bicycles, hiking guides, paddles and canoes or kayaks to enjoy Lake Gratitude and picnic by waters edge. We are seven miles from historic Leipers Fork (Distillery tours, Puckett's Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and Franklin (old time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping). Nashville honky tonks are 23 miles away, midtown 19 miles away. Interaction with Guests: We live just down the road. Call if you need anything. I live a couple of houses away. I stop by to say hello and make sure everything is working okay.