Mission
Our mission is to live a sustainable life based on the Gospels and on Catholic Worker principles as an alternative to the consumer culture. The community provides practical assistance, prayerful presence and a place for reflection to help others simplify their lives.
The grace of God, the generosity of supporters and the bounty of the land provide the foundation for the community. By their commitment and unpaid labor the full-time residents maintain buildings, work the land and welcome visitors. Guests volunteer their labor and share the simple gifts of the farm: work and prayer, discussion and recreation.
Click here for more information on the Catholic Worker movement.
Directions
Click here for a map
Although the mailing address is Lacona, the farm is actually in Orwell. If you use directions from an internet directions site you could end up on another Wart Rd that is not maintained in winter.
From the south: Take I-81 North to exit 36, Pulaski. At the end of the ramp turn right onto State Route 13. After about 1 mile, turn left onto County Route 2A. Take the first right (after about 0.7 mile) onto Centerville Road, then the first left (after about 0.2 mile) onto Peck Road. At the end of Peck Road turn right onto County Route 2. At the first stop sign turn left onto County Route 48. Travel about 1.1 miles and turn right onto Wart Rd. We’re in the only barn on the road, on your left, about 1.3 miles up Wart Rd.
Contact/ Updates
Address:
136 Wart Road
Lacona,NY 13083
Phone:
315-298-2844
Email:
stfrancisfarm@yahoo.com
Facebook page link here
In March we’ll inoculate oak logs with shiitake mushrooms and start seedlings in the greenhouse. Let us know if you’d like to join us.
In April and May we’ll be dividing perennials and we’ll have extras to share. Let us know if you’d like some.
In April we’re coordinating Screen-Free Week events again (the schedule will be online by the end of February) and also organizing the third annual Community Barn Dance.
We’re looking for new community members to join our work and life. For more on that, click here.