Why Live Here?

When you combine regenerative farming with community living, the benefits are endless.

Sustainable Lifestyle

The Farm at Okefenokee prioritizes sustainable practices and an eco-friendly lifestyle. You’re able to reduce your environmental impact by focusing on regenerative farming, permaculture, renewable energy sources and water conservation.

Close-up of ripening blackberries on a bush with green leaves, some berries are ripe black while others are still red.

Rows of young plants growing in trays inside a greenhouse with irrigation equipment hanging from the ceiling.

Healthy Food Production

At The Farm at Okefenokee, you can participate in growing your own food by taking part in our community-supported agriculture.

Best of all, you’ll have a direct connection to the food the animals consume, promoting healthier eating habits for them and you and your family.

A group of black piglets nursing from their mother pig on a dirt ground.

A close-up of a young brown cow standing in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.

Community & Collaboration

The Farm at Okefenokee evokes a strong sense of community and collaboration. Residents often work together on farming activities, sharing knowledge, resources and labor. This cooperative environment promotes social interaction, mutual support and a sense of belonging.

A woman smiling and crouching next to a large black pig in a muddy, green outdoor area with trees and plants.

A man with a beard and colorful headband in a greenhouse, standing next to trays of leafy seedlings, leaning on a metal railing, with hydroponic equipment and an HVAC system overhead.

Connection & Nature

The Farm is 1,000 acres of rolling farmland and pastures, adjacent to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Nature awaits you less than an hour’s drive north from cities like Jacksonville, Florida, or west from Savannah, Georgia. Residents will have access to hiking, kayaking, trail-biking and more just steps outside The Farm.

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A woman gently petting a large tan and white horse with a green halter outdoors on a sunny day.

Residents at The Farm can take part in cultivating their own food, with resources such as energy and water produced onsite. This self-reliance can provide a sense of security especially in times of economic instability, environmental crises, or disruptions in the national supply chain.

Self-Sufficiency & Resilience

An elderly man wearing a hat and a shirt with 'The Farm' written on it is working on a woodworking project under a wooden shelter. There is an old truck in the background.

A large black propane tank installed outdoors on concrete blocks with piping and valves, set on a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Learning & Skill Development

Residents of The Farm who are interested in regenerative farming practices, sustainable living, and self-sufficiency can benefit from the educational opportunities offered by local experts. Residents can learn various skills and techniques in regenerative farming, animal husbandry, food preservation, and other valuable skills while being surrounded by experienced practitioners.