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/ Contact
136 Wart Road
Lacona,NY 13083
315-298-2844
stfrancisfarm@yahoo.com
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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.
Updates
Woodcocks are performing their aerobatic courtship displays at dusk, frogs are calling at all hours of the day and night, salamanders and spring wildflowers are emerging, and birds are returning. You’re welcome to come walk our nature trails (marked with blue dots) at any time. If you’d like a guided nature walk, or if you’d like to help with spring chores, email or call us.
During the Pulaski school’s spring break week, April 11-16, community organizations in Pulaski, Sandy Creek, Orwell, Richland, and Williamstown will offer free family-friendly non-electronic activities. Learn more about that here
St. Francis Farm Community will close during the growing season of 2022 and a group that works with refugee farmers will take over the property. For details see our latest newsletter. We’re asking people not to send us any more financial donations. We’d be delighted to get letters and memories.
For more about what you might see outdoors here in various seasons, check out our Nature page.
Looking for home activities for the social-distancing time? Check out our Live and Learn page.