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We want to inspire and encourage you with our upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. With a variety of offerings for families and individuals, we hope there are some that you'll consider attending.
Whatever the occasion, we invite you to visit the Sisters of Providence and our beautiful grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!
Plan Ahead!
View our new online guidebook for upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities by clicking below.
Earth Day Festival
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INThere's something for everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Earth Day Festival. From nature shows and earth-related craft activities for kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. There will be exhibits, organic garden and horse barn tours and much, much more. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 22, 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Tending to Life Retreat
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INWe invite you to experience the Divine Life moving within and through you
Spring Plant Sale
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INGet a jump start on your gardening at the White Violet Farm Spring Plant Sale.
Shop a beautiful selection of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb plants.
Friday, May 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Greenhouse, located off Pomeroy Ave. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Cash and credit cards accepted.
Spring Plant Sale
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INGet a jump start on your gardening at the White Violet Farm Spring Plant Sale.
Shop a beautiful selection of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb plants.
Friday, May 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Greenhouse, located off Pomeroy Ave. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Cash and credit cards accepted.
Motorcycle Blessing and Barbecue
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesWhat a great way to celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Volunteer Open House
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INJoin the Sisters of Providence Volunteer Services for some light refreshments and to learn about the many fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities we offer.
Faith and the Arts
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INJoin Dr. Arthur Feinsod as he shares how faith can be solidified and amplified through the arts. This session will focus on drama and theater.
Come and See (virtually) what the Providence Associates are all about
VirtualAre you seeking something more? Searching for a spiritual community? Maybe the Providence Associate relationship is for you! Come explore what it means to be an associate of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Join us May 30 at 7 p.m. Eastern time for a virtual "Come and See" event. Listen as several Providence…
Faith and the Arts
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INJoin us to discover how faith can be solidified and amplified using works of theater and drama.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAre you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents this summer.
Providence Community annual meeting
O'Shaughnessy Dining Hall, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAll Providence Associates, Providence Associate Candidates and Sisters of Providence are invited to join us for the 2022 Providence Associate annual meeting June 24-26.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
The lifelong work of loving yourself: taking care of your inner child
Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INSoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. The method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage® meets you wherever you are on the journey called life. You do not have to be an artist to make SoulCollage® cards. Anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.
Summer Used Book Sale
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INLooking for some used books? Come on out!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Canceled: Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INJoin us at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 9!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Discover the artist within you! Art and spirituality retreat
Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome and discover the artist within you at our Art and Spirituality Weekend Retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sept. 15-18, 2023. You will have an opportunity to play with alcohol inks, watercolors, beads and more. Each activity will encourage and support your creativity and broaden your experience of how art can enhance your spiritual quest.
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INSaint Mother Theodore Guerin was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15, 2006
Providence Food Pantry Rummage Sale
Providence Food Pantry 701 W. National Ave., West Terre Haute, Indiana, United StatesRummage Sale will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 7
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Autumn Tea
O'Shaughnessy Dining Hall, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEnjoy afternoon tea at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Experience a variety of teas from around the world and enjoy delicate pastries.
Providence Associate Rite of First Commitment and Renewal
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INThe Providence Community invites you to the Rite of First Commitment and Renewal for the Providence Associates. The ceremony prayerfully welcomes our new Providence Associates to the community. We will also join in support with Providence Associates who are renewing their commitment to the mission of love, mercy and justice. All are welcome to join…
Sisters of Providence Foundation Day
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome celebrate the Sisters of Providence Foundation Day!
Canceled Volunteer Open House
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome out to learn more about our volunteer opportunities!
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Alpacas and Friends Open Barn
White Violet Farm Alpacas barn Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome on out and get up close with the alpacas!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INPeople of all faith traditions are invited to attend
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
Providence Community Bake Sale
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesAre you craving some special, delicious baked goods? We're baking up lots of goodies that will hit the spot. Join us Dec. 9 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for the Providence Community Bake Sale in the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana We will have all kinds of special goodies. And the best part?…
Christmas Fun at the Woods
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesEnjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and friends!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INTeens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
