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 browse hundreds of items such as gently used books during the Sisters of Providence Summer Used Book Sale!
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Taizé Prayer at the Woods
All spiritual seekers are are invited to join us for our Taizé service which includes prayer, music, silence and inspirational readings.
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Summer Used Book Sale
Come and browse hundreds of items such as gently used books during the Sisters of Providence Summer Used Book Sale!
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Taizé Prayer at the Woods
All spiritual seekers are are invited to join us for our Taizé service which includes prayer, music, silence and inspirational readings.