Activities
Southall
History
Nature
Eats
Who’s Who
100

What are the 2 types of bows we use at archery?

Compound and recurve

100

What is the full name of the owner, and the names of the owner’s family members involved at Southall?

Paul Mishkin, Laura, David, and Elyse. 

100

What evergreen tree grows on Smith Trail?

Eastern Red Cedar
100

What time does breakfast service end in Sojourner?

11am (10:30am offsite visitors)

100

Who is Southall’s CEO?

Kama Carter

200

How many hiking trails are on property?

9

200

How long was Southall in development? 

8 years, first land purchased 2014

200

Which trails intersect at Chestnut Hill?

Lawrence, High Point Ridge x2, Loggers Run x2

200

What does Sojourner mean?

A person who resides temporarily in a place.

200

Who is Director of Farm and Landscape?

Brock Hughey

300

What is the system called that you connect to on the aerial adventure course?

Continuous belay 

300

Where does the name of the resort come from?

Southall Village, which was named after James Southall, a solider in the War of 1812 

300

What weed grows berries that the Native Americans used for purple dye?

Pokeweed

300

Why was the signature restaurant named January?

Many of the Mishkin’s anniversaries, birthdays, and special events occur in that month.

300

Who are the Front Desk Managers?

Jake Smith and Megan Gressley

400

What are the complimentary guided activities at Southall?

Candle rolling, Bees & Honey Walk, Orchard Tour, Everything Starts with a Seed Tour, Beginner Fly Fishing, Guided Hike.

400

What was Laura Mishkin’s original dream when they purchased the first plot of land?

To own an organic farm and donate the harvest to charity.

400

What is the name of the creek under the Covered Bridge?

Polk Creek

400

Where did chefs Andrew Klamar and Nate Leonard work before Southall?

The Hermitage Hotel

400

Who is the IT Manager?

Jonathan McCord

500

What length and weight do we use for our fly fishing lessons?

9ft rods, 6 weight reels

500

Who was Elijah Lawrence?

The Berry King

500

What are 5 edible fruits/nuts found on property?

Black walnuts, Hickory nuts, paw paw, black raspberries, persimmon.

500

What is one of the farms we use, besides Southall?

Simpson’s Meats, KLD Farms, Bear Creek

500

Who are the main leaders of the Farm, Apiary, and Orchard?

Kelsey Lee, Jay Williams, Josh Martin