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
Singing the Psalms
At chapel recently, Elizabeth declared that the Psalms were meant to be sung and that’s just what she intended to do that morning. And she did. The notes were crystal clear. I was astonished by the feeling that I was hearing the words at a much deeper level. The experience was beautiful and deeply moving. I wondered why it had ever been our custom to simply read the psalms.
Peacemakers Series -Henri Nouwen
The spiritual life is not before, after, or beyond our everyday existence. No, the spiritual life is lived in the midst of the pains and joys of the here and now.
Peacemakers Series -Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Let it be stated clearly that to make peace a reality, we must be flexible as well as wise. We must truly recognize our own faults and move to change ourselves in the interest in making peace… Let us banish anger and hostility, vengeance and other
dark emotions, and transform ourselves into humble instruments of peace.
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