Michaela Farm, embodying the Franciscan spirit, nurtures sustainable relationships among land, plants, animals and humans, and utilizes farm resources to fulfill its goals.
-Michaela Farm Mission Statement
S. Claire Whalen: advocacy; S. Ann Marie Quinn: public relations, programming; S. Marie Nett: gardens and animals; S. Carolyn Hoff: volunteers, maintenance and facilities.
Merging agriculture, education and spirituality, Michaela Farm builds on and enfleshes the Franciscan value of "just relationships with all Creation.” This value is core to our attitudes toward Earth; is a source of inspiration and motivation for our work. We express this value by these actions:
Simple living
Seeing all (creation) as "kin"
Respectful use of resources
Striving for sustainability
Gratitude, hospitality and sharing
Directions to Oldenburg and Michaela Farm (approximately 45 miles northwest of Cincinnati and 60 miles southeast of Indianapolis):
Take I-74 to Batesville/Oldenburg, Exit 149.
Follow sign towards Oldenburg on SR 229, about three miles.
One block past Holy Family Church and the Motherhouse there is a sharp curve to the left. The farm drive and parking will be on your immediate right.
Merging agriculture, education and spirituality, Michaela Farm builds on and enfleshes the Franciscan value of "just relationships with all Creation.” This value is core to our attitudes toward Earth; is a source of inspiration and motivation for our work. We express this value by these actions: 
