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. Schedule a tour of the farm.
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.
What is religious life like today? Come and See! Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Free weekend retreat Oct. 14-16, 2022.
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Taizé Prayer Service
Join us in person or via livestream for this hour-long service, based on a tradition from Taizé, France. Each Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Song refrains are sung…
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Faith and the Arts
Join us to discover how faith can be solidified and amplified using works of visual arts, drama and poetry.