Join Us in Nashville

Education Workshops

For nearly 30 years, we have modeled a sanctuary of healing, restoration, and employment for women survivors. Whether you are looking to gain a deeper understanding of how Thistle Farms approaches this work or want to learn how to apply our model in your own community, you are welcome here.

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Leadership Sessions

Hear from founder Becca Stevens and CEO Tasha Kennard, along with leaders throughout our organization.

Our Leadership
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Residential Deepdive

Hear from our residential team about what we've learned (and are still learning).

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Facility Tour

Tour our Café, Shop, Residential homes, and manufacturing facility.

Day 1

Residential Program

• Registration + Breakfast
• Welcome + Meditation
• Founder Overview - Becca Stevens
• Break with Becca
• Residential Tour
• Lunch
• Residential Program Overview - Shelia McClain, Director of Residential Services
• Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - Carmen Elkins, Assistant Director of Residential Services
• Workforce Development - Holli Anglin, Director of Job Readiness & Advancement

Topics may change based on speaker availability.

Experience Thistle Farms & Nashville

The Café

Come whenever you are thirsty for tea, coffee, and a good story. Enjoy the deeper meaning of healing and the honor of serving.

The Shop

The locally-renowned showcase of our survivors' handcrafted candles, body products, essential oils, as well as our global partners' jewelry, apparel, household textiles and more.

The City

A melting pot of southern culture, diverse cuisine, concerts and the arts, there is no shortage of things to do.