Welcome to The Farm Community

Founded in 1971 on the principles on nonviolence and respect for the earth, The Farm has transformed itself from the largest hippie commune in the world to a modern-day ecovillage and a living example of sustainable living.
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Stewards of the Land

The Farm is located on 1750 acres preserved in a trust in Southern Middle Tennessee. Over 4000 contiguous acres are owned by nonprofits such as Swan Conservation Trust, and a growing extended community of friends.
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Living Together

The dynamics of living in community is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, providing each individual the opportunity to express their ideals, leveraged through shared vision and collective intention.
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Right Livelihood and Service

A rich and colorful history, with a foundation that promoted work as an expression of love and service to others as a path to a life with meaning and fulfillment.
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Living Green

Life on The Farm takes being "green" to the next level, merging the practical applications of permaculture with a lifestyle that is both human centered while striving to be in sync with the natural world.
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The Farm is open to visitors!

Visiting:
  • The community is open for day and overnight visitors.
  • Please contact Vickie at the Welcome Center for the latest information. Call 931-964-3574 or email vickie@thefarmcommunity.com

Sincerely,
Vickie at The Farm Welcome Center


treeThe Farm is an intentional community of families and friends living on three square miles in southern middle Tennessee, founded on the principles of nonviolence and respect for the earth..


We started The Farm in 1971 with the goal of establishing a strongly cohesive, outwardly-directed community. We want, by action and example, to have a positive effect on the world.

Over the last 40+ years, The Farm has become well known for many things, from natural childbirth and midwifery to healthy diet and vegetarian cuisine, creative arts and alternative technologies to its partnerships and assistance to native cultures.

We choose to live in community where we share our lives and fortunes, good times and hard times.

We feel that we can be stronger and more useful together than we could be separately.

There are many ways to interact with our community! Click on any image below to learn more.

Events Calendar
 
Events Calendar
Market Day Under the Dome - Starting in April
 
Market Day Under the Dome - Starting in April
Market Day is held the second Saturday of the month April through October. Fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, plus yard sale items. Live music!
Subscribe to Farm Fresh
 
Subscribe to Farm Fresh
Farm Fresh is an e-newsletter which provides insight into community life, gardening tips, reflections on spirituality, calendar updates and so much more.
Join Us on FaceBook!
 
Join Us on FaceBook!
Be part of the conversation at Friends of The Farm on Facebook, another great place to get updates about happenings, share interests, and participate in a daily conversation with like-minded folks.
The Farm Store
 
The Farm Store
Open to the public 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM, Sundays 10 AM - 5 PM. Winter hours 10 AM - 6 PM, Health food, junk food, organic produce, vitamins/supplements, Tie-Dyes and books. A great place for lunch!
Books
 
Books
A great way to learn more about The Farm, from classic cookbooks to personal stories. The Teachings of Stephen Gaskin and Spiritual Midwifery, with over 1 million copies sold!
The Farm Midwives
 
The Farm Midwives
The Farm Community is perhaps best known for it commitment to natural childbirth. Women come from all around the world to utilize the services of The Farm Midwives and to receive training through workshops and The College of Traditional Midwifery.
Follow Us on Instagram
 
Follow Us on Instagram
Another way to check us out!
Mystic Dances of Universal Peace and Kirtan
 
Mystic Dances of Universal Peace and Kirtan

Join us for song and celebration on Sunday afternoons. and November 1-3 Dance Weekend! Click here to see our current gathering times and place..

Earthfolk Drum and Dance Clinic October 3-6, 2024
 
Earthfolk Drum and Dance Clinic October 3-6, 2024
Enhance your skills and deepen your appreciation for the power of drumming through hands-on classes.
Swan Trust Hikes
 
Swan Trust Hikes
Hike Big Swan Headwaters Preserve and other scenic areas of Middle TN with Swan Trust, a nonprofit land trust founded by members of our community.

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Two books! At last the story is told! Out to Change the World and The Farm Then and Now

out to chage the world

The Farm’s colorful, hippie heyday is now but a distant memory. Even the great Changeover, the defining moment of The New Farm, is now decades in the past.

The Farm Community has not only survived, but remains as a model lifestyle for humanity, demonstrating that people can live together in a way that is ecological, peaceful, and viable. Follow the story of The Farm Community from San Francisco to Tennessee and the 40 years evolution into a modern day ecovillage. Order NOW!  

The Farm Then and Now digs deeper, presenting the story of a group that has defied the odds, blending idealism with a practical approach to intentional community and creating a model for sustainable living. Just as the Summer of Love opened their hearts and minds, The Farm continues as a school of change, demonstrating ways to operate collectively in terms of:

  • Community government, Resolving differences and disputes
  • Land stewardship and management
  • Health care, building and infrastructure
  • Cooperation, compassion and spiritual values.
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