Koinonia Organic Farm

About us

Koinonia Organic Farm is Maryland’s oldest organic farm. It has been in operation since January 1, 1951, when it officially opened as an ecumenical training center. The Koinonia Foundation was created by a group of twelve visionary Christians who in the aftermath of WWII, wanted to spread the importance of Christianity around the world.

Koinonian leaders recruited students who were taught organic agricultural and literacy skills as well as techniques on coping with language barriers, differences in religion, politics and attitudes. These missionaries went abroad to make the world a more habitable place. The demise of Koinonia as a missionary center came after the creation of The Peace Corps in 1961, as they mirrored many of the aims that the Koinonia Foundation had created.

In the 1960’s, Koinonia changed its focus. A new age mentality arose and the foundation became tied to ideals of spiritual discovery and growth. The center taught yoga, meditation, organic gardening, art, dance, music and psychology. Gradually, the foundation faced bankruptcy, necessitating the sale of the 45-acre estate.

Koinonia was sold at an auction to Dr. Ronald and Anne Pomykala in 1985. Since then, the Pomykala family has continued to operate the farm organically, while turning the
historic Gramercy Mansion, which is also located on the estate, into a bed and breakfast and event venue. In 2015, they purchased an additional farm in Randallstown, MD. These greenhouses are also run organically, and they produce herbs from March-December.

Both Koinonia Organic Farm and Gramercy Mansion are family run businesses, and we care about our customers. Like so many consumers today, we understand the importance for our health and the health of our environment to operate more locally. We are currently working to ensure that more of our fresh, organic herbs are sold and consumed right here in our local community.