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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Teen Volunteer opportunity
Are you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Christmas Fun at the Woods
You’re invited to enjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and our friends. There will be activities, crafts, cookie-decorating, face painting, wagon rides, a holiday sing-a-long and more. Dress up like an angel;…
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Advent Sunday Mass
The Sisters of Providence are welcoming all to Mass on Sundays of Advent; Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, and Dec. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. All services…