The first phase of Southall Farm started in 2016. Working with best-in-class farm designers and architects, the Mishkins created a farming environment of which they were quite proud. Their simple idea had evolved into high-quality production farming and state-of-the-art greenhouses. The land was beautiful, and neighbors’ interest was piqued.

“After a few years, we decided we wanted to build on our land, maybe adding a bed and breakfast,” Paul explains. “We consulted with Franklin’s Visitors Bureau, asking what this area needed.” The bureau’s wish list included a luxury spa and resort. Planning for the next chapter took several years, and the ground breaking for what would become Southall Inn took place right before the pandemic began – delaying the opening date and driving up costs.

Today, Paul and Laura are thrilled to have two of their three children, David and Elyse, here in Franklin, working side-by-side with them on the farm. Paul says, “We feel fortunate every day we spend walking the property, seeing its growth through the eyes and hearts of our children, delivered by a very talented team, equally passionate about building the future of Southall.”