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 currently open to visitors, based on the fall in the Covid 19 infections in Tennessee. If the infection rate in Tennessee returns to high levels, we will close our community again.

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.

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Watch TEDx Talk Out to Change the World, Living the Hippie Dream
by Farm Member and author Douglas Stevenson.

Books by Douglas Stevenson:  Out to Change the World and The Farm Then and Now

Books by Douglas Stevenson

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. Click here to Order!

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

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.
Market Day Under the Dome - On hold due to Covid
 
Market Day Under the Dome - On hold due to Covid
Market Day is held the third Saturday of the month April through October. Fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, plus yard sale items. Many months have a special theme, such as a salsa contest in August and a pumpkin carving contest in October.
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.
Potlucks on Friday - Currently on hold due to Covid
 
Potlucks on Friday - Currently on hold due to Covid
We have an open invitation community potluck at 6 PM on Fridays. In the spring, summer and fall it is located at the dome by the Farm Store and in winter we have been meeting at the Ecovillage Training Center. Visiting and don't have anything to bring? A bag of chips or any item from The Farm Store is always appreciated.
The Farm Store - Masks required!
 
The Farm Store - Masks required!
Open to the public 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 9 AM - 7 PM, Sundays 9 AM - 5 PM. Health food, junk food, organic produce, vitamins/supplements, Tie-Dyes and books. A great place for lunch!
Dances of Universal Peace and Kirtan
 
Dances of Universal Peace and Kirtan
A group of us have been gathering on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons to sing, chant, and dance together, and you are welcome to join us if you are here visiting! Location is subject to change as well as my availability of our Kirtan and dance leader. Contact douglas@thefarmcommunity.com to confirm.
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.
Kids To The Country
 
Kids To The Country
Offering inner-city kids a chance to explore nature, creativity, and learn conflict resolution skills away from urban strife. Contact us about volunteer opportunities.
If you’ve ever wanted to visit, would like to learn first hand about life in community, or have considered making The Farm your home, then this is the weekend for you. A variety of planned activities gives you the best opportunity to learn how to bring community and greater sustainability into your life. We guarantee you an enjoyable and memorable exchange.

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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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