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.
“We understand Providence as God’s care for all of creation.”
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
General superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Grow your own plants.
This is a working farm! You can be a part of it!
Gardening & Flowers
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.
Meet our Alpacas
Alpacas have been a part of this ministry since 1998. They provide beautiful garments to wear and contribute to the organic gardens.
Land Ethic
This is a blueprint of how we balance the needs of people and land.
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.
Farmers Market
Shop the Terre Haute Farmers Market the first Saturday of every month until October 24, 2026. Rain or shine!
