Farms of the

Good Shepherd

A non-profit teaching farm in the Catholic tradition

Discover God in Nature's Embrace

Our mission at the Farms of the Good Shepherd is to create the opportunity to grow closer to God in His created things; in His creatures; in the bounty of His soil, all of which are most accessible within the simple life modeled in a rural, agrarian setting.

Inspired by the sanctity and simplicity of monastic living and its tradition of Ora et Labora, we seek to form hearts—young and old—through hands-on experiences with farming, livestock, cooking from the harvest, and living in harmony with God’s creation.

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Who, What ,Why and How

Who we are, What we do, and Why we Founded the Farms of the Good Shepherd

We are a

North Carolina

non-profit

corporation

The need:

For children and families

to step away from the

distractions of the culture

and awaken an awareness

of God as He is found

in His Creation

Independent

mission.

Not a parish or

school-based

ministry

Founded by

a Catholic

educator, Catholic

clergy, and in partnership

with other education

leaders

Guiding Principles:

The foundations of Catholic

Tradition, Theology,

and Spirituality at FGS

Supports the

Mission of Catholic

Education

The Witness:

"... children come alive

when they step into

nature ... in the world

God created."

Click here to read the

Testimony of one of

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Our Theological Foundations

How the Mission is Lived on the Farms

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white and brown wooden shed beside tree during daytim e

white and brown wooden shed beside tree during daytim e

Retreat Experiences

Reconnect with God on a day-retreat or for Sacramental Preparation

Check out the retreats on the Farms.

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a group of people walking down a dirt road

Pilgrimage & Dinner Experiences

Experience prayerful pilgrimages experiences.

With traditional fixed-menu family style dinners.

Two children looking at a goat through a fence

Two children looking at a goat through a fence

Field Trips for School Children

Teaching the theology and value of an agrarian life.

Based on the spirit of St. Benedict and St. Thomas Aquinas

Fundraising Bakery Supports FGS

Try out some of the best sourdough bread ever!

Occasional fundraising bakes support the Mission of the Farms!

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Pilgrimage Experience

Shepherd's Sourdough

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RETREATS

PILGRIMAGE

TEACHING

GOD'S BOUNTY

Spiritual Virtues are Found in the Farm Life

“For from the greatness and beauty of created things comes a corresponding perception of their Creator.” (Wisdom 13:4)

A serene landscape of the farm at sunset.

A serene landscape of the farm at sunset.

A field full of pumpkins and gourds

A field full of pumpkins and gourds

woman in gray jacket standing beside white sheep during daytime

woman in gray jacket standing beside white sheep during daytime

a baby goat standing on top of a dirt ground

a baby goat standing on top of a dirt ground