Our Roots
115 acres, farmed since 1854, held today by the Dominican Sisters of Peace so it can never be anything other than what it is: land in service of people and the earth. This is who grows it, who leads it, and why it exists.
The land came first. The mission never changed.
Crown Point has been farmed continuously since 1854 — longer than Ohio has had most of its cities. The Dominican Sisters of Peace shaped this ground into Crown Point Ecology Center in 1989 and incorporated it as a nonprofit in 2010, but the work was never about starting something new. It was about keeping something old alive: land cared for on purpose, food grown honestly, and a place where anyone is welcome to come learn what that looks like.
Today that same 115 acres is USDA Certified Organic, feeds CSA families, trains beginning farmers, and gives refugee families a place to grow food on their own certified organic ground. None of that happens without knowing where it came from and who it still belongs to.
“To demonstrate the practical applications of ecology and to connect spirituality, social justice and environmental protection.”Our Mission
Start here.
The story, the why, and the people — in that order.
Our Story & History
- Farmed continuously since 1854
- Became Crown Point Ecology Center in 1989; incorporated as a nonprofit in 2010
- A ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace ever since
Mission & Vision
- Connect spirituality, social justice & environmental protection
- Vision: a role model for food security & sustainable land use
- Four core values: Community, Justice, Spirituality, Sustainability
Staff & Board
- Ian Roberts, Executive Director; key program & farm staff
- Full staff roster with titles & bios
- Board of Directors and officers
Go deeper.
Ministry, community, values, and how to join us.
Dominican Sisters of Peace
- Crown Point operates as a ministry of the DSOP
- Rooted in the Dominican charism of care for creation
Community Partners
- Akron-Canton Foodbank, University of Akron, Vulnerable Voices, Summit Fresh
Diversity & Land Acknowledgement
- Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, rooted in Justice
- Recognizing the Indigenous nations who stewarded this land
Employment
- Seasonal and year-round positions
- Farm, program, camp & office roles
News & Impact Report
- GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
- Annual impact & financials, published openly
170+ years, at a glance.
A visual spine for the full history — not a replacement for it.
Now you know where we come from. Come see where you fit.
The story behind Crown Point only matters if it leads somewhere.