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Who We Are: Finding Common Ground
Our Story: From Soil to Soul
The Coats family answered the call to South Georgia in 2022 with a vision of building something greater than themselves — a legacy rooted in land, service, and hope. Perry and Brandy Coats founded Harvesting Hands Homestead and later The Common Ground Collective to blend their love of farming with their passion for healing. Together, they are raising a vibrant blended family of eight children who work alongside them in the fields and with the animals, learning the values of hard work, responsibility, and compassion. Their five dogs add to the daily energy of the homestead, making the farm a lively and loving place to grow. Beyond the farm, Perry and Brandy are completing their master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, preparing to expand the Collective’s mission into counseling and wellness retreats. Guided by faith and fueled by service, the Coats family has dedicated their lives to nourishing bodies, restoring hope, and empowering people to thrive.
Our vision
A community where every person — regardless of background or circumstance — has access to healthy food, wellness, and opportunities to flourish.
Our mission
To use the land and its harvests to nourish bodies, strengthen minds, restore hope, and create pathways for every person to thrive.
At The Common Ground Collective, we believe that farming and wellness can change lives. We are a nonprofit organization rooted in the soil and built on the belief that everyone deserves access to fresh food, holistic wellness, and the chance to start again. By combining sustainable farming with education, mental health support, and community connection, we are creating a place where new beginnings can grow.
Our Values: What Guides Us
Hope – We believe in new beginnings and fresh starts.
Unity – We build bridges and bring people together on common ground.
Service – We honor veterans, families, and all who seek stability.
Sustainability – We care for the land so it can continue to care for us.
Wellness – We support whole-person health: body, mind, and spirit.
Our Team: Hands That Make It Happen
The Common Ground Collective is guided by a dedicated board of directors and strengthened by volunteers, staff, and the Coats family themselves. With expertise spanning farming, education, counseling, and community service, our team works hand in hand to turn vision into reality. Each person brings unique skills, but all share the same passion: creating spaces where people can heal, grow, and belong.
A Note From the Founders: From Our Family to Yours
When we first set out on this journey, we dreamed of creating more than just a farm. We wanted a place where people could gather, heal, and grow — where the soil could nourish bodies, and the community could nourish souls. Every day, we are humbled by the chance to serve veterans, families, and neighbors who are seeking fresh starts. This work is deeply personal to us, because it combines the things we value most: our faith, our family, and the belief that hope can be cultivated, just like the food we grow. Thank you for walking alongside us as we build The Common Ground Collective. Together, we can turn seeds of service into a harvest of healing and opportunity.
With gratitude,
Perry & Brandy Coats