Since 1942, people from all backgrounds have been visiting Koinonia (pronounced Coy No Knee Uh) and since the 1950s we've been shipping products through our mail order business, which today includes pecans, chocolate, and much more. Learn about our history, our community life and work today, and how you can get involved by visiting, interning, or donating!
Welcome to Koinonia Farm!
Since our founding in 1942, we have welcomed and shared with anyone and everyone regardless of race, religion, no religion, background or anything else that divides people. We are an Intentional Christian community with a rich history — from the Jordans and the Englands founding the farm, to the bullets, bombs, and boycotts of the mid century, to launching the Partnership Housing Movement that became Habitat for Humanity, and the birthing of many, many other projects. Explore our site and plan a visit — we are a house of hospitality with plenty of guest rooms. We would love to welcome you to the farm!
Some of What We Do
Sustainable Farming
Learn about how we use biological management and other sustainable practices to grow food and nurture the soil.
Internship
Live, work and study alongside our community. Spring, Summer, and Fall terms available.
Sponsorships & Wish Lists
Sponsorships are a way to honor a friend or a loved one while, at the same time, supporting Koinonia’s work on behalf of others.
Retreats and Group Visits
Come as an individual or a group. Choose Koinonia as the location for your alternative spring break, staff meeting or private retreat.
Koinonia's Current Campaign
Help Koinonia plant 800 new pecan trees, renovate the bakery and support our many ministries.
What Our Donors Are Saying
“ The bottom line is that decades ago my folks went to Koinonia Farm to check it out and fell in love with the idea of the place. I just want to carry on what they started.”
Joyce Delamarter
Waterford, MI
"I have four pecan trees, but they are never going to
produce here because of the cold weather. The idea
of planting a tree in Georgia that will produce pecans
really appealed to me."
Glenn Proudfoot
Somerset, KY
“ We like to support Koinonia Farm wherever there is a need. We know selling pecans is important for Koinonia so we were happy to support two trees.”
Scott and Melanie Smith
Blacksburg, VA
Milk Chocolate Pecan Bark
"This is the smoothest, best tasting milk chocolate I have enjoyed. Very good blend of taste with the organic pecans. Nice to support a great organization too. Keep up the good work!"
Syd Howell
Shelled Pecan Halves
"I've been purchasing Koinonia pecans for years but just in the past year I've switched to buying them 5 pounds at a time. Love to bake with them but most of all I love to just eat them....out of hand for a snack or sprinkled on cereal and salads or subbing for almonds with green beans."
Cynthia Davis
Oat Nut Granola
"We buy this granola for cereal, to add to yogurt and to sprinkle on our pancakes as they are cooking. We love it!"
Robin Litzell
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