Ellis Bros. Pecans is a family owned and operated business located in the heart of South Georgia where some of the richest soil for growing pecan trees is located.  

We are a multi-generational business specializing in growing and processing some of the finest pecans in the U.S..  Our retail store, shelling plants, candy kitchens, mail order business, and wholesale department are located in Vienna, Georgia next to our original pecan grove that was purchased in 1944 by the late Irene and Marvin Ellis. The original pecan grove consisted of 60 acres of tree bearing nuts from the following four main pecan varieties: Stuarts, Schleys, Moneymakers, and Desirables. Our grove expansion from 60 to over 3,000 acres now include the following improved varieties: Pawnee, Oconee, Caddo, Creek, Sumner, Elliot, and our very own Ellis variety. Our business also includes cotton and peanut acres which are outsourced.

At the age of 43, after 20+ years with the Georgia Extension Service as a County Agent, Elliott and his wife, Cile, moved back to the farm with their two youngest sons, Brad and Keith, to help Eliott’s father, Marvin Ellis, with the family pecan orchards and the family farming operation. In 1978, Elliott began our retail store, shelling plants, mail order business, and Irene’s Candy Kitchen. Mrs. Irene, directed the candy kitchen and started making her famous recipe of Ellis Pecan Brittle. She quickly began adding southern gourmet candies.  The recipes to some of the family favorites may be found in our Ellis Family Cookbook.

Brad and Keith, began working fulltime in the family business after following Elliott’s legacy and graduating from the University of Georgia. Mike, Elliott and Cile’s eldest son, is an electrical engineer and lives and works in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We now grow over 3,000 acres of pecans and we are continuing to plant new trees every year. We also grow Peaches, Satsumas, Mayhaws, and Japanese Persimmons.

Elliott and Cile have seven grandchildren. Three of the seven, who represent the fourth generation, now work in the business.  They also have 5 great grandsons with an additional 2 great grandsons expected by year end 2021.  Our family continues to be blessed and we are thankful for the opportunity to continue our legacy of producing quality pecans.

Our pecans and pecan candies are now enjoyed all over the world. We know you will enjoy our products as well. We are thankful to all who continue to support Ellis Bros. Pecans.

Sincerely,

The Ellis Family