The property

3.5 Acres in Gilbert, SCThe Property

A home, training space, and quiet land for men rebuilding life.Dedicated to transformation and new beginnings through safe housing, training, and country living.

Overview

Our facility

A peaceful rural setting in Gilbert, South Carolina.

Located in Gilbert, South Carolina, our 3.5-acre property provides a peaceful rural setting perfect for healing and growth. The property includes residential housing, a vocational training facility, productive gardens, and fruit orchards—everything needed for a comprehensive transitional program.

We have continuously improved the property to better serve our residents. From clearing land for food production to building a state-of-the-art HVAC training facility, every development has been guided by our mission to provide the best possible environment for transformation.

On site

Property features

Housing, training, gardens, and country living.

Residential Housing

Comfortable living quarters in a peaceful rural setting, providing residents with stability and security during their transition.

HVAC Training Facility

Purpose-built school/shop building with refrigeration units for hands-on technical skills training. Equipped with real HVAC equipment for practical learning.

Vegetable Gardens

Half an acre cleared for food production with established vegetable gardens. Residents learn sustainable farming while producing food for the community.

Fruit Orchards

Fig trees, blackberry vines, grape vines, and strawberry plants provide year-round harvest opportunities and agricultural training.

Irrigation System

Professional irrigation infrastructure supports sustainable food production throughout the year, ensuring consistent harvests.

Country Living

Rural location provides a peaceful environment away from the pressures and temptations that lead to reoffending.

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Location

Our property address and why the setting matters.

Our property is located at 140 Semm Sease Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054. The rural setting provides residents with a peaceful environment conducive to reflection, growth, and building new habits. The location also offers practical benefits: space for agricultural work, room for expansion, and distance from negative influences.

Progress

What we've built

From raw land to a functioning transitional housing facility.

We have transformed raw land into a functioning transitional housing facility. We've cleared half an acre for food production, established productive vegetable gardens, planted fruit orchards with year-round harvest potential, installed irrigation systems, and built a new HVAC training facility with hands-on learning equipment. Every improvement has been made with our residents in mind, creating an environment where transformation is possible.

On the ground

Around the property

A glimpse of the home, grounds, and the environment where residents live and grow.

Exterior view of the transitional house at Prison Ministries of Carolina — The home where residents begin their journey after release.

Property grounds and outdoor space for residents — Quiet outdoor space for reflection, routines, and community.

Residents and leaders together on the property — Residents and leaders working together toward restoration.

In motion

Walkthrough of the property

See a short look at the home, training areas, and land residents call home during the program.

Help us keep the home steady and the training moving

Donations support housing costs, training equipment, and the everyday needs that help residents focus on growth.

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