About the Farm
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm is a ministry of Noblesville First that commits to providing equitable and sustainable access and opportunities for all people regardless of race, creed, socioeconomic status, gender, physical ability, or orientation. We understand that resilience and safety are the result of intentional action and seek to be a force for healing in the food system and our community.
Outdoor Worship
Weekly outdoor church at Teter, hosted by Noblesville First United Methodist Church, is one of our favorite things about summer. This casual worship time begins at 9:00AM, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Bring a towel or blanket (the benches are a little damp in the morning) or bring your own lawn chair.
If the weather is threatening we will move indoors to the sanctuary at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville. We will communicate this by 7AM on the website and social media.
Family Retreat
Teter Family Retreat, located at 10980 East 221st Street, Noblesville, is a ministry of Noblesville First United Methodist Church. The property was acquired in 1981 from Ruth Teter, an interested and active member of the church. As a girl, Ruth enjoyed living on this 120-acre farm along the White River. Her father, Arza, and mother, Ada, were well known and respected in the Noblesville community. Ruth’s older brother, Earl, earned a wide reputation as a stunt driver with a group called “Lucky” Teter’s Hell Drivers. He was killed in an accident in 1942 in what was to be his last performance before he was to join the Army during World War II. Ruth was an excellent piano player and accompanied several musical groups. She worked for the Central Engineering Co. of Indianapolis for many years rising to the position of Secretary-Treasurer. Upon Ruth’s death on August 12, 1981 this farm was left to Noblesville First United Methodist Church to be transformed into a retreat as a memorial to the A.W. Teter family.
In 2015, the idea was born to expand the retreat facility’s purpose to include an organic farm, as a community outreach ministry to feed spirit, mind and body. Learn more about the farm at TeterOrganicFarm.com.
Interpretative Programming
Interpretative programming seeks to educate all ages in topics relating to nature, ecology and sustainable farming through classes, hikes, walks, rides, crafts, etc. It creates an important link between people and our natural resources. Learn more at TeterOrganicFarm.com/programming.
Event Rentals
Located on the scenic White River in the heart of Hamilton County, Teter Retreat & Organic Farm provides a rustic backdrop for a variety of event planning needs. The facility can host gatherings, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including outdoor weddings, corporate outings, community group meetings, personal and group retreats, family reunions and scout troops. And every dollar paid toward rentals helps to support the farm’s mission to combat food insecurity in Hamilton County.