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Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

Center for Sustainable Stewardship

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Center for Sustainable Stewardship

We protect natural watersheds, support regenerative farming & prepare Stewards for future generations We believe biodiversity has intrinsic worth.

The Center for Sustainable Stewardship CONSERVES our natural environment, CONNECTS people to nature and EDUCATES future generations how to be stewards of God's Creation (Mother Earth), and PROVIDES infrastructure for conferences, retreats, and workshops within a 2000-acre Conservation Easement. Vision: To provide all participants programs and opportunities through integrative experiences that fost

er creativity, stimulate critical thinking, and strengthen our connection to the natural world as we live with gratitude and transfer wisdom to all generations. Value Statement:
We serve as stewards of our precious natural environment and are active in valuable conservation and regenerative efforts. We protect the land, water, and creatures of the Big East Fork Watershed, as it offers us spiritual renewal and provides physical and emotional health for ourselves and our community. We encourage people to encourage people to experience, explore, and appreciate the natural world by active engagement with the outdoors. We support infrastructure for workshops and retreats in an inspirational natural environment. Land/Biodiversity Stewardship (forest and watershed protection, creation care and study, responsible farming)

End of Life Transitions - Intergenerational transfer of wisdom. (encouraging elders to be story-tellers and transmitters of scriptural wisdom). Fostering Healthy Relationships (non-violent communication, marital and pre-marital counseling, family conflict resolution, circle training)

Individual Health and Wellness (integrative medicine, mind-body practices, nature-based medicine and stress reduction, fellowship meetings)

Creative and Meditative Expression (music, poetry, art, dance, theater, meditation, prayer)

06/16/2026

Anyone need some strawberry plants? We have a few strawberry starts available. Contact Lee Anne at 615-426-5654 to schedule your pickup! 🍓

06/11/2026

Check out our summer events schedule! Every Saturday from June through August will feature a different summer activity.
You can also visit us on Sundays and Mondays from 10am - 2pm all summer long!
Which event are you going to first?

06/06/2026

Did you know that roosters help protect their flock? They also alert the flock to food sources. While our rooster has been given a pretty easy job, we’re still grateful to have him in the family! 🐔

06/05/2026

Fresh from the greenhouse! The last of the beets have been harvested. What’s growing in your garden this year?

06/01/2026

Free trees! We have leftover saplings from our plant sale. Choose either the River Birch or Smooth Sumac to add native foliage to your property. Contact Leann at 615-426-5654 to schedule your pickup. 🌱

05/08/2026

Celebrate Mother's Day surrounded by the beauty of nature at CSS! We will be holding a brunch tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th, at 12pm. Bring the special ladies in your life for a relaxing afternoon in the greenhouse. 💐

04/20/2026

Why get out of town when CSS is right here? Visit our nature center, open every Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm, or stay overnight at “Sustainable Center Lodge.” Schedule on airbnb or contact us at 615-426-5654.

04/17/2026

Don't forget to come to our tree and plant sale tomorrow! Visit CSS on Saturday, April 18th from 1-4 pm to shop plants and meet the community. A board meeting will be held after at 4 pm, followed by community potluck supper. We hope to see you there!

04/10/2026

Celebrate spring with us by coming to our tree and plant sale! Visit CSS on Saturday, April 18th from 1-4 pm to shop plants and meet the community. A board meeting will be held after at 4 pm, followed by community potluck supper. We hope to see you there!

Address

5400 Big East Fork Road
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16153708777

Website

http://www.cssfamily.org/

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