Welcome to Nashville!

We are excited to spend the weekend together celebrating another incredible year, collaborating on the future of Milan, recognizing outstanding achievements, and enjoying time together as a leadership team. This retreat is designed to balance learning, strategic planning, team building, recognition, and fun.

Hotel Information

Virgin Hotels Nashville
1 Music Square W.
Nashville, TN 37203

Hotel Check-In: 3:00 PM. Please plan to arrive no later than 6:00 PM on Friday.

We’ve already made your hotel reservation. You will need a personal credit card at check-in for incidental expenses.


Friday, October 9

7:00 p.m.: Welcome Cocktail & Mocktail Reception
Presented by: Marianna Beauty
Location: Commons Club Patio, Virgin Hotel Nashville


Saturday, October 10

Morning Excursion

9 a.m. to Noon

Hop-on-and-off Tour Bus
Country Music Hall of Fame

Lunch on your own

Noon to 1 p.m.

Leadership Conference & Celebration

1-5 p.m. Meeting Room: Maybelle

Get-to-Know-You Team-Building Activity

State of Milan with Gary Yasuda, CEO

  • Company Updates
  • Organizational Highlights
  • Looking Ahead

Solve Milan’s Biggest Challenges, Team-Building Activity

Collaborative problem-solving focused on real opportunities our organization faces.

Annual Leadership Awards

  • Department of the Year
  • Director of the Year
  • Campus of the Year
  • Core Value Awards
    • Communication
    • Integrity
    • Service
    • Growth
    • Ownership

Break at 5 p.m. before dinner

Leadership Dinner

6 p.m. at The Finch

111 10th Ave S #310, Nashville TN 37203

Dinner Menu

Starters, Served Family Style

WAGYU MEATBALLS: san marzano tomato sauce, pecorino & mozzarella cheese, grilled focaccia, torn basil, calabrian chilis

VOLCANO SHRIMP: volcano sauce, spiced peanuts, chives rondelles

HOUSE SALAD: (vegetarian/dairy free) romaine lettuce and spinach mix, heirloom grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, with a herb vinaigrette dressing

CLASSIC CAESAR: romaine, focaccia croutons, pecorino-romano cheese, chives

FRENCH ONION SOUP: melted Swiss & Havarti, toasted baguette, chives

PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN: (gluten-free) roasted chicken, patatas bravas, grilled broccolini, manchego cheese, spicy piri-piri sauce

CEDAR PLANK GRILLED SALMON: (gluten free / dairy free) pommery dijonnaise, grilled broccolini, fried tarragon

SHORT RIB: whipped mashed potatoes, house demi-glace, roasted vegetables, tobacco onions

FILET MIGNON: 6 ounces - served with medium-grilled broccolini, whipped mashed potatoes, tobacco onions, house demi-glace

RICOTTA TORTELLINI: (vegetarian) three-cheese tortellini, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, pecorino-romano cheese, focaccia toast points

CHEF'S CHOICE: (vegan) a vibrant, seasonal vegan creation, handcrafted daily.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE: (gluten free / vegetarian) smooth, fudgy, and simply decadent. Drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with homemade whipped cream


Sunday, October 11

Free time until 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Nashville, relax, explore or sleep in!

Afternoon Excursions

Noon – 5:30 PM

12 p.m. Excursion: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Football Game 

Afternoon Excursions

Noon – 5:30 PM

12 p.m. Excursion: Houston Texans vs Tennesse Titans Football Game 
2 p.m. Excursion: Whiskey tasting at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery 

Farewell Dinner

6:30 p.m.

The Earl Nashville, 26 Platform Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

Dinner Menu

Starters

Your choice of:
STICKY KOREAN RIBS: Sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, crispy onions, chilis, micro cilantro,fresh lime
AHI TUNA TATAKI: Pickled shimeji mushrooms, yuzu broth, avocado purée
CRISPY RICE SUSHI (4 PIECES): Crispy sushi rice, dashi mayo, unagi, micro cilantro, CHOICE OF SPICY AHI TUNA OR SPICY SALMON CRISPY
CHILI TOFU Sriracha aioli, togarashi, sweet chili soy (vegetarian)

Your choice of:
COBB SALAD Smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, oven-roasted tomatoes, avocado,soft boiled egg, parmesan vinaigrette

TUSCAN SEARED SALMON Pan-roasted gnocchetti, corn, oven-dried tomatoes, white wine cream sauce, arugula, fresh basil

TRUFFLE TORTELLINI Black truffle cream, ricotta, spinach, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, parmesan (vegetarian)

CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN Cajun chicken breast, confit garlic butter, warm potato salad, bacon, coleslaw, kale oil

4OZ PRIME SIRLOIN STEAK FRITES Chargrilled 4oz USDA Prime sirloin, French fries, horseradish cream, garden greens R

YOUR CHOICE OF

MINI CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE New York-style, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries, Chantilly cream

MINI STICKY TOFFEE CHOCOLATE PUDDING Almond florentine, fresh berries, vanilla bean ice cream

Monday, October 12

Check out at 11 a.m.