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.
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
"Koinonia is my go to for most of my Christmas shopping. Especially the Pick 5 or Pick 7. Free shipping! And my people get a great variety of products. We love Koinonia! Great products for a great cause!"
Shelled Pecan Halves
"These pecans have spoiled me for any other nuts. They are so fresh and tasty and I appreciate that they use sustainable farming techniques. I also love supporting Koinonia and all its good works!"
Melissa
"My spouse loved it so much for his birthday that I bought him some for Valentine's Day. Guilt-free eating when I know my purchase supports the Koinonia Community."
Latest Posts
Prayers from the Peace Trail
Koinonia has a new Instagram account and we would love to have you following along. This account is a collection of prayers and meditations inspired by the Peace Trail at Koinonia.
Peacemakers Series – St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
Koinonia Grow – Maintaining Garden Plots
Once you get plants in the ground, the work has just begun! Koinonia Grow has been hard at work maintaining the we planted last month.
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