BaskRetreatCenter
Ninety minutes west of Nashville, Bask is a nonprofit retreat center and nature sanctuary set across 42 acres of forest, wetland and grassland. Three geodomes, two woodland cabins and a multi-room lodge sit lightly on land that is being actively restored — native plants and trees returning, wetlands and rare plant communities protected, food gardens and medicinal herbs coming in. It began after its founder moved through a transformative divorce and imagined a place rooted in the feeling behind its name: complete contentment and inner peace.
Why it is in the collection What if a place to stay could also become a place to return to yourself? Bask is more than a retreat property — the land is part of the work. Founder Aylin Ozgener bought the acreage and partnered with the Southeastern Grasslands Institute on its preservation, and the restoration now draws rare birds, butterflies and bees back to the meadows. The dwellings Geodomes Iris, Moss and Clover sit in the meadow — an open, immersive stay that wakes you with the light. Cabins Rooted and Honey are tucked into the woods for privacy, each two-story with a queen bedroom, a loft with three twin beds and a full kitchen. Buffalo Lodge is a multi-room lodge with curated bedrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a fire pit and a patio grill. Paths connect the cabins, domes and gathering areas like a small village devoted to presence and care. The grounds Lush forests, spring-fed creeks, bespoke gardens and wide outdoor space for walking, meditation and exploration. The Chrysalis Room is a large studio with wall-to-wall windows for movement classes, workshops and group sessions. Guests can add guided meditation, a tea-making workshop, movement practice or private coaching to a stay. Who it is for Solo reflection, a partner getaway, or a group — the campus specializes in hosting retreats, family reunions, weddings and church groups. Bask also runs free retreats for veterans with PTSD. A nonprofit. Stays and retreats are booked directly with Bask.