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.
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.
Join us for our last in our Coffee with the Mystics series on Dec. 13 as Sister Paula Damiano explores the thoughts and life of Jalal ad-Din Rumi. You are welcome to join us virtually!
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Advent retreat for single women
Join us for discussion of the “Pray as you go” Advent retreat. Single women ages 18-42 are invited to sign up and participate in the Advent retreat and discussion.
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Art & Soul Creation Guild
Become a member of the Art & Soul Creation Guild which is open to all who have a love of art and a desire to charge up their creativity regardless of art expertise. Then attend monthly Guild sessions which begin with a short exercise for the purpose of stirring up one’s creativity, followed by time for individual work in whatever direction the members feel led.
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Art & Soul Creation Guild
Become a member of the Art & Soul Creation Guild which is open to all who have a love of art and a desire to charge up their creativity regardless of art expertise. Then attend monthly Guild sessions which begin with a short exercise for the purpose of stirring up one’s creativity, followed by time for individual work in whatever direction the members feel led.