1.     What is the Female Executive Women’s Retreat?

The Female Executive Women’s Retreat is an opportunity for our CEO Forum female members to come together for a weekend of fellowship, teaching, prayer, and spiritual renewal.

2.     Will I have time to work?

Since the retreat is over a weekend, we recommend that you disconnect from work while there. Our goal is to provide spiritual rest and renewal for you throughout the weekend in each of our sessions and activities and, in order to get the most out of your retreat experience, disconnecting from the demands of work and home will be critical. 

3.     When should I plan to arrive and depart from Nashville?

Early arrivals: If you plan to arrive early on Thursday, we recommend that you get to the Southall Farm & Inn sometime between 12pm-5pm. We have plans on Thursday night to go to dinner together at one of our CEO Forum female executive’s restaurant in Downtown Nashville. This will be a fun evening together that you won’t want to miss!

Arrivals: For those coming to the main portion of the retreat, we recommend that you land into Nashville no later than 3pm on Friday, February 24th to ensure you have time to get checked into Southall Farm & Inn and settled in before our evening session kicks off at 5:30pm.

Departures: The retreat will conclude by 12pm on Sunday, February 26th. We recommend that you book your flights to depart Nashville after 2pm that day (if possible) to ensure you can get to the airport in time for your flight.

4.     Is my spouse invited?

This event is exclusively for CEO Forum female executives. No spouses or friends/colleagues will be allowed to join.

5.     Where should I fly into?

The Nashville International Airport is the closest major airport. The distance from BNA Airport to Southall is 30 miles and the drive time is 30-45 minutes, depending on the time of day.

6.     What is the attire?

For the main Friday-Sunday portion of the retreat, think ‘spa getaway’ when packing your bags. Yoga pants, jeans, work out clothes, whatever you are most comfortable in. For those arriving early on Thursday, you might bring something fun to wear out to dinner in Downtown Nashville that evening.

7.     What is included in my retreat registration?

 The 2-night packages include accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

The 3-night package includes accommodations for Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday (not included are meals on Thursday or Friday breakfast/lunch).

8.     Where can I find parking and resort information?

For details about Southall and to view photos, spa services, etc. check out: Southall Farm & Inn | Luxury Spa Resort near Nashville, TN (southalltn.com)

9.     What are the CEO Forum’s COVID-19 Protocols?

We are following state and local guidelines for our retreat. For the safety of all, we ask that you please be mindful of the CDC’s guidelines for COVID-19 symptoms and to stay home if sick or exhibiting any of these symptoms.

10.     What are the options for early arrival and weekend activities?

There will be a number of options for activities throughout the weekend at Southall from a daily yoga or Pilates class, to an outdoor hike, group cooking class, lunch and shopping, etc. Please indicate which activities you would prefer in your registration form and we will follow up closer to the time of the retreat to provide you with options and activity registration details.