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, a nature trail, educational workshops, cooking classes, Farm Share program 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.
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Easter Sunday Brunch at the Woods
Join us for a special Easter Sunday Brunch, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, in O’Shaughnessy Dining Room, located at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Take the opportunity to enjoy...
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Easter Sunday Mass
Christ is risen! Join the Sisters of Providence to celebrate the gift of Resurrection of the Christ and the joy of Easter at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. For more information...
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Providence teen volunteer ministry winter/spring
Are you a 12 to 18 years old? Share your time with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking. Share your...