A North Texas farm where faith, ecology, and hospitality grow side by side.
When Sarah and Rodney Macias began restoring a 149-acre Blackland Prairie along Sister Grove Creek, they weren’t just farming. They were answering a call.
Sister Grove Farm in Van Alstyne, Texas, is many things: a working regenerative farm, a historical landmark, and a peaceful place to walk the land. But at its heart, it is a sanctuary—shaped by a deep sense of spiritual purpose and rooted in what Sarah describes as the Christian practice of creation care.
- “What’s emerging is a place of healing and sanctuary, rooted in the Christian practice of creation care and welcome,” Sarah writes. “We are trying to hold space for those seeking rest and renewal—those who come weary, curious, or full of hope.”
A Place That Honors Both Land and Spirit
Set on ancestral lands of the Wichita people and anchored by an 1859 farmhouse, the farm honors history while restoring prairie, soil, and habitat. But Sister Grove is more than a place of environmental renewal—it’s a place of spiritual reflection and reconnection.
Holistic grazing practices, native grasses, and mobile flocks work in tandem with the rhythms of rest and renewal that echo Sabbath values. Visitors are invited to consider how ecological and spiritual restoration often go hand in hand.
This is not a place of preaching. It’s a place of practice.
For Church Groups, Homeschool Co-ops, and Spiritual Retreats
If you’re looking for a meaningful outing for your church group, Christian co-op, or retreat circle, Delve can help you book an experience that fits your goals. Sister Grove’s programs and tours can be tailored around themes like:
- Creation care and Christian ecology
- Sabbath rhythms on the land
- Faith, food, and regenerative agriculture
- Hospitality, healing, and heritage
There’s space to gather in quiet reflection, participate in hands-on learning, and enjoy a guided tour that honors both land and spirit.
Meet the Stewards
Sarah holds a Master of Divinity and brings experience in parks, eco-theology, and spiritual formation. Rodney is a licensed permaculturist with expertise in soil restoration, water systems, and animal care. Together, they cultivate not only the land—but also the kind of deep welcome that inspires renewal.
You might see a favorite Wendell Berry quote etched into a beam, or find yourself in quiet stillness under the largest American elm tree in Texas.
Plan Your Visit Through Delve
We work directly with the Sister Grove team to help coordinate group tours and educational experiences that reflect your interests and values. Whether you're bringing a small group for a faith-centered field trip or organizing a church retreat focused on creation care, we’ll help you find the right fit.
- 🙏 “Healing the land can heal our communities—and sometimes, even our own hearts.”
📅 Explore dates and book through Delve, or contact us to start planning your group’s visit.
