Retreats
Bask is a land of transformation. Host your group in this sacred place where nature's gentle power awakens our highest selves.

About 'bask'

A sanctuary of beauty and tranquility nestled in the Tennessee countryside, amidst lush gardens and vibrant wildlife...

Welcome to Bask

Situated on 42 lush acres in the tranquil Centerville, Tennessee countryside, this biodiverse landscape features flowing streams, preserved wetlands, native grasslands, and yes, a few very intentionally designed and built manmade spaces for reflection, rest and renewal. Once a humble pig farm, this land has been lovingly restored over three years. Every tree, waterway, and space embodies the intention to foster healing. We invite you to learn more about our work, our process and ultimately to be our guest.
unplug, restore & reconnect

Our Philosophy & Vibe

Bask is a place where organic, ethereal energy meets grounded safety—a sanctuary for healing where all beings are loved, respected, and free to simply be (or bask as we like to say).

Rooted in the belief that nature is the eternal healer, our team has worked tirelessly to ensure built spaces, programming and the natural setting itself function in harmony to maximize tranquility and depth of service to your retreat’s vision, helping transform pain into strength, fear into liberation, and discontent into serenity.

Bask is a place where the primordial energy of the land awakens your soul. Born from a personal journey of healing and awakening, Bask is infused with the intention of creating a habitat for self-discovery, ecological restoration, and sacred connection. It is an organic, ethereal space where nature is the healer, and transformation is woven into each breath, each practice, each moment of silence.

Lodging Options

Rest, refuge and comfort are foundational to your guests’ transformation. Bask offers a variety of spaces crafted with an artisan, colorful flair to support peace and connection:

Moss, Clover & Iris GeoDomes

On the west end of the property nearest to the expression space, these each feature a queen bed for up to 2 guests—luxury glamping under the stars with the creature comforts of a city hotel.

Honey & Rooted Cabins

Cozy, colorfully appointed and nestled at the forest’s edge. 1 private queen room downstairs adjacent to the kitchen / living area and an upstairs platform with 3 single beds per cabin – perfect for intimate groups seeking privacy amid nature.

Buffalo Lodge

The site’s epicenter of gathering spans 5,200 ft^2 and features seven thoughtfully designed bedrooms with a mix of private (king, queen) and shared (double, triple, quad) options. Buffalo has a fully stocked kitchen with dining for 24, two cozy living rooms, 40 ft stone fireplace, library, massage room and cozy covered patio.

Gathering Spaces & Amenities

Across Bask’s rolling landscape are intentionally crafted spaces to compliment the pulse of your program. While there’s no way to name every space where community can gather, a few areas we see leaders taking their groups most often are featured below:
“We hold the land so you can hold the guests.”

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Testimonials

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Dwayne Estes, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Executive Director, SGI (Southeastern Grasslands Institute)

"Aylin and her team at Bask are creating a retreat destination in beautiful Hickman County, Tennessee that will serve the needs of people and nature for years to come.

From wildflower-rich meadows that flank clear spring-fed waters in the valley to beautiful forested slopes, Bask is an inviting retreat where people can heal in the arms of nature. Aylin is committed and passionate about caring for the land, its ecosystems and wildlife, and we are excited to be one of their partners."

Beth & Ashley Hampton
Co-Founders, Healing in the Margins
(Center for Mental Health)

"Aylin is an intuitive healer whose gifts permeate everything and everyone she touches. There’s no question the same is true for Bask. Bask is a sacred space where healing and reconnection to self and source are not only possible but inevitable."

Kaliana Schmidt
Author and Soul Path Coach for Spiritual Women

Bask is the waking dream brought to life by a truly inspiring and generous soul. Aylin has skillfully honored the natural sacredness of this unique land. Her unwavering passion for helping others heal and express their truest selves is the heartbeat of Bask. Her dedication has not only brought this vision to life but also infused it with a rich sense of purpose and authenticity."

Jeffrey Barrie
CEO of Tennessee Environment Council

"Aylin Ozgener's vision for Bask is truly remarkable. Bask will demonstrate what is possible in restoring land to feature the beauty and resilience of native trees, prairies, and pollinator habitats. Middle Tennessee will benefit for generations to come, as the Bask Retreat Center vision becomes a reality, and we can all bask in the magic of a magnificent vision manifest."

Jamie Lee Finch
LMT, author, facilitator, bodyworker

"I have never met anyone as intentional as Aylin, and Bask is the perfect expression of her intentionality. The land is sacred, the space is restorative, and the experience is healing. I am so grateful for the bravery it took Aylin to bring forth this dream as a generous service to the world."

Emily Girvin
Healing Arts LMT

"Aylin is a visionary. Her dedication to bring light and healing into this world is powerful. Aylin has poured her vision, her dedication and her heart into actualizing this gift to the world; a safe haven of healing, A land ordained for spiritual growth. Bask is as rare and as special as Aylin."

Amelia Nicodemus
Amelia Nicodemus

"Aylin’s overflowing heart and the creative transmission that is Bask are profoundly moving to me. Aylin has devoted her life to the mission of healing our planet, creating a space where choice and safety are paramount. It has been a truly wondrous journey to witness her—as a dear friend and co-journeyer—traverse this path personally and collectively in service to the world."

Ana Morales
Ana Morales

"Aylin’s warm, welcoming, and inclusive spirit shines brightly at Bask, a truly magical retreat center she has lovingly created. Spending time there, I’ve experienced firsthand how it serves as a serene sanctuary for those seeking both tranquility and connection. It’s a peaceful haven where like-minded souls come together, share their hearts, and embrace the art of rest. I wholeheartedly endorse Bask as a place where serenity and community flourish."

Ruthie Lindsay
Speaker, Coach, Author

"Every single decision that went into creating Bask has been so intentional, prayerful and honoring of the plants, animals and the history of this land. Aylin is stewarding this property in the most magical and beautiful way. I’m so excited for anyone that gets to experience this incredible property!

The integrity of the creative process is stunning and is immediately felt by all step into the healing embrace of bask"

Kate Sutherland
LMT, Luna Therapeutic Massage

Aylin has a big, gentle heart and also a fire in her belly to be a protector for other big, gentle hearts. She is supportive in a soft, nurturing way that in my experience has helped me gain strength and confidence in my own capabilities and carry that out into the world. Aylin is always looking to see how she can help the people in her life grow, be it through introductions and connections to other people, deep listening, healing insight, or simply providing a safe space. I can think of no one better suited to carry out the intentions she is bringing forth with “bask.”

Jessica Johnson
Intuitive Energy-Frequency Wellness & Coaching

"To know Aylin Ozgener has truly been an absolute gift, but to witness her commitment & passion as the creator & visionary for 'bask' has been life changing. Seizing her destiny, by embarking on years of devoted work bringing 'bask' to fruition epitomizes Aylin. She embodies strength, determination, courage, integrity, kindness, & love; which is the core & heartbeat of 'bask.'

Katie Morrell
Affiliate Broker

"Bask was such a healing experience for me. Aylin and her staff created an intentional space that brought me clarity and peace. Highly recommend!!!!"

Jennifer Masley
Advisor & Coach

"It has been an honor and a joy to witness Aylin’s vision for Bask come to life. Permission to rest comes to mind when I think about my time at Bask. Aylin’s intentionality in creating a sacred space for transformative healing begins here. She is a true steward of this land, preserving and nurturing the finest details while building a space for potent shifts to emerge."

Kirsten Kelley
Kirsten Kelley

"bask is so much more than a retreat facility- although it IS a stunning place to host your events! It is a sacred land filled with spirit, integrity and life changing experiences that can alter the course of the journey you are on. Aylin has not left a single detail unnoticed, be it physical touches in the aesthetic or the energetic components that make a space safe and healing for all who come to visit and replenish. The cabins, the property, the waters running through it. I would expect not only to fully enjoy yourself but also to have beautiful and lasting encounters during your stay. I can’t speak highly enough of Bask and its founder."

Scarlett Maebh
Scarlett Maebh

"Aylin is passionate about service to people and to the land. If you have the opportunity to be in a space to share in her wisdom, deep integrity and profound spiritual depth, I highly recommend doing so. It is a transformational experience!"

Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett

"Aylin has brought unsurpassed intentionality in stewarding this land and creating an atmosphere of honor and healing. I have a witnessed her, consider and care for the best interest for the pollinators, the soil, the wildflowers, bugs, trees on every square inch of this land and every stage of the process.

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