Growing agriculture, inspiring arts, and preserving heritage

At the heart of our work is the belief that sustainability, creativity, and tradition are essential to building a brighter future for our community.

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Our Mission

St. Joseph Farmstead is a independent non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving community through three core initiatives:

Promoting sustainable agricultural growth by providing education and supporting local farmers
Nurturing the creative spirit of the local arts community
Preserving our rich heritage through the restoration of the historic St. Joseph Home and Farm.

Today, thanks to the dedication of passionate volunteers, St. Joseph is a dynamic place where individuals of all ages come to learn, explore, and grow. Our 56,000-square-foot historic building and 63-acre property offer the perfect blend of agriculture, arts, and heritage, creating an inspiring space for all who visit.

Come experience the unique energy and spirit that defines St. Joseph Farmstead—where creativity, tradition, and sustainability meet. Join us in keeping this cherished place alive for generations to come!

Our History

St Joseph Orphanage was designed by renowned architect, Charles Thompson and completed in 1910. This beautiful 56,000 sq ft. building sits on 63 acres of land that has been farmed for more than a century.

It is on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Joseph's is also a designated Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture Century Farm (established in 1907).

Over the years, St. Joseph's served as an orphanage, school, nursing home, day care, and retreat center run by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica. In 2008, the Diocese of Little Rock announced that St. Joseph's was closing and that the property would be sold. This news prompted the creation of St. Joseph Center of Arkansas. In 2010, SJCA signed a 50-year lease and assumed all fiscal and management responsibilities for the property.

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