Peacehaven Farm

What Peacehaven Farm does

Peacehaven Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by the Elliott and Cochran families, headquartered on an 89-acre campus in Whitsett, North Carolina (eastern Guilford County). It operates as both an organic regenerative farm and a supportive living community serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The organization addresses what it terms 'The Cliff' — the loss of structured services when individuals age out of public school programs at age 22 — by integrating residential living, day programming, vocational training, and community engagement onto a single campus.

Core programs include Susan's View (a residential home opened in 2014 housing five adults with I/DD), the RISE & SHINE day program (combining R.I.S.E., a 20-week job-preparedness program, with SH.I.N.E., a community living supports program, delivered via NC 1915(i) waiver through Trillium Health Resources), Fiber Arts, organic farming operations (a member of the Care Farming Network), Garden Workdays, workshops, and an online storefront (Peacehaven Goods). Additional products include a public Peacehaven Sensory Space sculpture at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro and event/venue rental services. The organization is CQL-accredited, operates on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and has received the Family Forward NC badge.

Peacehaven's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack. Approximately 80% of current revenue comes from individual, corporate, and foundation donations, supplemented by a monthly 'Cultivators' recurring giving program and the active 'Different Together' capital campaign ($20M raised of $70M construction budget). The remaining ~20% derives from residential fees (private pay, all-inclusive monthly), program/workshop revenue, event and venue rental, and e-commerce. The organization is transitioning toward a roughly 50/50 donor-Medicaid revenue mix as it obtains Medicaid provider status under the NC 1915(i) waiver, with the operating budget expected to triple from approximately $3M today to more than $10M post-expansion. Planned expansion includes a 22,000 sq ft Community Center (2027), an integrated residential village for 100+ I/DD adults within a community of approximately 200 residents (move-ins by 2030), an Arts Center, and a multidisciplinary I/DD health care clinic.

Name

Peacehaven Farm

Legal name

Peacehaven Farm, Inc.

Website

https://peacehavenfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peacehaven Farm is a Whitsett, NC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an 89-acre organic farm and supportive community serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through residential housing, vocational training (RISE & SHINE), and inclusive programming.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Whitsett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual & Corporate Donations: Peacehaven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies heavily on donor support. Donations come from individuals, families, corporations, and foundation grants. The organization runs a 'Cultivators' monthly giving program, an annual Different Together Capital Campaign for the community center and housing expansion, and accepts a wide range of asset types (cash, securities, bequests, IRA QCDs, real estate, etc.). About 80% of current revenue comes from donors.
2. Medicaid / Government Reimbursement: Peacehaven is becoming a Medicaid provider (NC 1915(i) waiver) and will receive Medicaid payments for residential and program services. This is expected to eventually comprise approximately 50% of revenue. The organization also receives support from Trillium Health Resources (Managed Care Organization) and state funding.
3. Residential Fees: Residents pay a monthly all-inclusive cost covering room, board, groceries, staffing, transportation, activities, and more. Currently private pay only; Medicaid provider status being pursued to allow waiver-based payment.
4. Event Space & Venue Rental: Peacehaven rents out its campus facilities and event spaces for corporate meetings, team-building, ideation sessions, weddings, and experiential learning programs. This generates fee-based revenue from utility + altruism positioning.
5. Program Fees & Workshop Revenue: Revenue from RISE & SHINE programs (supported employment and community living supports under NC 1915(i) waiver) and community classes/workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Peacehaven Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates an 89-acre sustainable farm and supportive living community in Whitsett, NC serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Its core offerings include residential living (Susan's View home), the RISE & SHINE day programs providing supported employment and community living services, Fiber Arts programming, organic farming operations, and volunteer-driven Garden Workdays, all designed to address the gap in services I/DD adults face after aging out of school programs at age 22.

Product overview

Peacehaven Farm is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the broader community. The core offerings include: Susan's View residential home (opened 2014, housing 5 residents); RISE & SHINE day programs combining employment services (R.I.S.E.) and community living supports (SH.I.N.E.); Fiber Arts creative programming; Farming Operations as a living classroom; Garden Workdays and volunteer opportunities; Event & Workshop programs; and an online store (Peacehaven Goods). Planned expansions include a 22,000 sq ft Community Center (opening 2027), an Integrated Residential Village for 100+ residents, an Arts Center, and a Multidisciplinary Health Care Clinic. The organization also conducts charitable giving programs through its Different Together Capital Campaign. These programs are interconnected: residential life provides daily community, RISE & SHINE offers employment and day services, Fiber Arts and farming provide skill-building and social connection, while events and volunteer programs engage the broader community.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.I.S.E. Reaching Interdependence, Skills, & Employment - a 20 week job-preparedness program for adults with I/DD offering Supported Employment (SE) and Community Living and Supports (CLS) services.
• SH.I.N.E.
• Susan's View
• Different Together
• Cultivators

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 individuals with I/DD served per year (projected post-expansion)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNC GreensborocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNC Greensboro is an academic partner on the Peacehaven campus. One partner institution is expected to add a Disability Studies Minor built around the Peacehaven program. Students may participate in short-term experiential learning programs.
• North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNC A&T is an academic partner providing student volunteers, research opportunities, and educational programming at the Peacehaven campus.
• Elon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElon University is an academic partner contributing students, volunteers, and academic programming to Peacehaven's campus.
• UNC Chapel HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNC Chapel Hill is an academic partner on the Peacehaven campus, providing educational programming and student engagement.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeacehaven partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to share the produce grown on its organic farm, reflecting the organization's belief that abundance grows when it is given away. Second Harvest is also listed as a community partner.
• Backpack BeginningsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeacehaven's farm produce is shared with Backpack Beginnings, which provides food to children in need, extending the farm's abundance outward into the community.
• Care Farming NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeacehaven's organic farm is part of the Care Farming Network, a national coalition of agricultural-based programs using therapeutic farming practices to increase health, social connection, and economic opportunities for people of all abilities.
• Guilford Nonprofit ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuilford Nonprofit Consortium is a community partner, providing networking and support for nonprofits in the Guilford County area.
• Greensboro Housing AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreensboro Housing Authority is a community partner supporting housing-related initiatives and information sharing.
• Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTCC is a community partner providing educational programming, including the POWER Pathways program for students with I/DD.
• Chez Genese / Compass GreensborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChez Genese (parent of Compass Greensboro) is a community partner providing vocational programming and business classes for adults with I/DD.
• A Special BlendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Special Blend is a community partner providing meaningful employment and skills training for adults with I/DD in an interactive community setting.
• Esteamed CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsteamed Coffee is a community partner providing social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities through coffee business operations.
• Stoney Creek Express YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoney Creek Express YMCA is a community partner providing adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities in the local community.
• City of GreensborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Greensboro is a community partner, with the Peacehaven Sensory Space located in LeBauer Park, a city park.
• Town of BurlingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown of Burlington is a community partner, supporting regional inclusive initiatives.
• Family Support Network of Central NC (FSN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSN is a community partner providing support, education, and caring connections to families who have a child with a disability or special healthcare needs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkGlfoPLASMbIyNZN5x9dFQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/peacehavencommunityfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peacehavenfarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/peacehavenfarm

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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