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.
Put on your hiking shoes or boots and bring the whole family on this 1.5 mile, guided tour of the nature trail and cosmic walk at the Woods. Learn from Stu Haney who helps manage the magnificent woods of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods about the unique features of these woods and its species and how we help…
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Women, Wine and Wisdom at the Woods
NOTE: Due to the new restricted guidelines offered from the CDC, Women, Wine and Wisdom at the Woods on May 7 is canceled. Please check back here for May 14 & May 21 sessions. Join with…
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Sundays at the Woods: Farm Tour at White Violet Center
Learn about sustainable farming practices when you join the staff of White Violet Center for a tour of the farm. Get up close and personal with our alpaca herd and find out what it means…
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Memory Café
NOTE: Out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, the Sisters of Providence are cancelling the programs through March 31, 2020 so Memory Café on March 19 is cancelled. A Memory Café is a welcoming…