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
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
Latest Posts
Peacemakers Series – Catherine Doherty
“Do little things well for the love of God. Every task, routine or not, is of redeeming, supernatural value because we are united to Christ. We must be recollected and stay aware of this truth.”
Introducing Koinonia Grow!
Thanks to a generous grant from Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Koinonia has begun a major effort to expand our vegetable gardens and to revitalize our grape vineyard, blueberry patch, fruit orchards and to keep the monumental work in our pecan orchards going!
A Whole Lot of Writing Going On
Have you taken a look at our blog lately? I admit, I am partial to writers and writing. I am lucky to live with some very talented people. And they are sharing with us — so much is happening, so much to share. There is a whole lot of writing going on and we hope there is a whole lot of reading going on, too. Here are a few recent blog posts I think you’ll love.
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