White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. You’ll find a herd of alpacas and a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, and a nature trail. We also have educational workshops, cooking classes, and opportunities for internships and volunteering.
This is a working farm! You can be a part of it!
Organic gardening
There are several ways you can get the freshest and safest vegetables, fruit and herbs from this ministry.
Internships
Experience hands-on learning and have an important part in the local food system.
Alpacas & fiber
Alpacas have been a part of this ministry since 1998. They provide beautiful garments to wear and contribute to the organic gardens.
Farm Store
Shop the Farm Store at White Violet Center for organic produce grown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and many other locally made products. Honey, maple syrup, coffee, raw milk cheese, pet treats, and much more.
Alpaca items
See alpaca and White Violet Center items at the website for Linden Leaf Gifts, the Sisters of Providence gift shop.
NOTE: Due to the new restricted guidelines offered from the CDC, Taizé prayer services in the Church of the Immaculate Conception are canceled until further notice. However, you are able to join us virtually. We will share the live stream link once the date is closer. The link from June will be available for 30 days. The Program from June is also available here.
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Memory Café
NOTE: Due to the new restricted guidelines offered from the CDC, Memory Café are canceled until further notice. Please check back here for our next gathering. A Memory Café is a welcoming place where people…
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You Can Pickle That!
Pickling is an easy, fun and healthful way to preserve summer’s garden bounty. And, pickled veggies taste so GOOD! Learn basic brines and methods for preservation from a woman who has successfully picked just about…
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Summer Used Book Sale
If you love to read, please don’t pass this best used book sale in town by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from July 31 through August 11. The sale will take place in the Foley Room (Providence Spirituality and Conference Center conference room) featuring thousands of gently used books!