Saint Isidore Homestead
& Permaculture
Saint Isidore Homestead
& Permaculture
We are a small family farm located in Grottoes, Virginia. Our mission is to produce high-quality food for our family and our local community using sustainable practices and ethical principles of care for the common good in line with Catholic Social Teaching.
What we do.
Why we do it.
We are a Christian family of strong moral values. We live a simple life with modest means and great hopes that our example will inspire others to find meaning in their lives.
How we do it.
We strive to build soil, increase biological diversity, and minimize our ecological impact. We practice permaculture principles.
FRESH
FRESH
We grow approximately forty varities of vegetables availble at particular times from March through December. We also carry pastured pork, chicken and eggs throughout the year.
SEASONAL
SEASONAL
BEYOND ORGANIC
BEYOND ORGANIC
Purchase a CSA Share here
Our produce is typically distributed within twenty-four hours of harvesting to ensure freshness and high nutritional density.
Our farm uses sustainable farming practices such as no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and no-tillage. We also use livestock for compost production and garden management.
2025 SUMMER CSA & FARM-SHARE PROGRAMS
NOW TAKING SUBSCRIPTIONS!
2025 SUMMER CSA & FARM-SHARE PROGRAMS
NOW TAKING SUBSCRIPTIONS!
Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Greene Counties
Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Greene Counties
We offer two different programs to better serve your needs:
CSA: Buy a share and receive a weekly (or bi-weekly) box of fresh produce. Pickups at Friendly City Food Co-op or at our farm in Grottoes. We also offer a home delivery option with this program.
FARM SHARE: Buy a share and shop at our booths in Greene Farmers Market and/or Elkton Downtown Market Place
Our farm is named after Saint Isidore, the patron saint of farmers and rural life. We are inspired by his love of God, manifested in his commitment to service, family, and the land.
Want to know more?
Want to know more?