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.
Come and stroll with the woman, the foundress, the Saint – the one responsible for the Woods being the Woods – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. We will learn some little known facts about this great Saint of God, as well as deepen our appreciation of her struggles and joys.
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Guerin Alumni Association organizational meeting
All alumni from Mother Theodore High School, Holy Cross High School and Guerin College Preparatory High School are invited to join us for an organizational meeting via Zoom.
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Taizé Prayer at the Woods
Slow down at this hour-long service, based on a tradition from Taizé, France. Each service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. All faith traditions are welcome.
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Embracing Our COVID Experiences
This three-part series brought to you virtually by Grief Specialist, Sister Connie Kramer, SP is here to help you grieve gracefully all of your own COVID-related losses, celebrate the lives of your deceased loved ones who died during COVID and discover some blessings of this challenging time.