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Living Laudato Si’ at the Woods
...USDA certified organic garden, a Farm Store and peaceful nature trails winding through the grounds. Beyond the farm itself, White Violet Center offers workshops, cooking classes, internships and volunteer opportunities that encourage sustainable living and ecological awareness. During this Laudato Si’ Week, you are invited to become part of that mission by volunteering at the White Violet Center this spring and summer. The farm is bustling with activity and many hands are needed to help care for the land and...
Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
...venturing onto the grounds and near the herd. Crias year after year. Alpacas pronging and playing king-of-the-hill. “Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it, and whispers, ‘grow, grow.'” – The Talmud White Violet Center White Violet Center for Ejo-Justice has a USDA Certified Organic Garden. Produce is grown on five acres. There is a Farm Store, alpaca fiber arts, chickens and eggs, and WVC is a fixture at the Terre Haute farm market during the season....
Organic gardening, alpaca and fiber arts internships
Transform yourself and transform the world at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, near Terre Haute. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find 320 acres of forestland, a 5-acre organic garden, a 2-acre orchard, berries, about 150 laying chickens, and a herd of about 40 alpacas. It’s all very hands-on. Expect to work outdoors for hours at a time planting, harvesting and weeding in the certified organic garden and...
Organic gardening
Organic vegetables grown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, can be purchased in the Farm Store at White Violet Center, at the Terre Haute Farmers’ Market and at wholesale. The five acres of USDA certified organic gardens and two acres of organically grown orchards at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are managed by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice staff. These delicious vegetables, fruits, and herbs are sold in the Farm Store at White Violet Center, at the Terre Haute Farmers’ Market at The Meadows Shopping...
Our Alpacas
Earth-friendly livestock White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana (near Terre Haute). This nonprofit is helping support programs of ecological justice education, organic agriculture and fiber education. From WVC you will learn all you need to know about using your fiber and get alpacas with quality bloodlines. Volunteer with us to learn hands-on the ins and outs of alpaca farming. To schedule your personal farm visit today, call or...
Must sees
...of families today. See our beautiful Shrine to Our Lady of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice You may already know about our adorable alpacas but did you know we also have an actual working farm? At White Violet Center you’ll find a farm store, chickens, bees, USDA-certified organic gardens with two high tunnels and two greenhouses, an orchard, a berry patch, and a classified forest. A self-guided walking tour is available. Explore what White Violet Center has to offer...
Earth Day Every Day
Every day is a new chance to do something good for our planet. Each year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. But taking care of our planet should be every day. We hope this page serves as an inspiration and a resource to help you no matter where you are on your journey. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Additional Resources Social Media Learn about the Providence Climate Agreement Make a difference It can all seem overwhelming but simple...
Can you provide healthy, organic produce for people in need?
Donate now If you have ever struggled to put food on the table, you know that fresh produce is one of the first things to go when money is scarce. Though healthy and full of needed nutrients, fresh fruits and vegetable are expensive. Those that are organically grown can be completely unattainable for those who are struggling. Good sources of protein are also difficult to find in a low-budget diet. We at the Sisters of Providence‘s White Violet Center for...
Baking Sourdough Bread (Waitlist only)
March 19 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 812-535-2932 View Location Website Candace Minster White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website $50 The class, which is scheduled for February, is so popular that we added a second one! Sourdough breads are a delicious, nutritional treasure and are easier to make than you may think. Let Candace, our resident bread-baker, walk you through the process....
Frequently Asked Questions
...of Providence, see the Become a Sister section of our website. How can I get more involved with the Sisters of Providence? There are many ways that you can be in relationship with the Congregation. You can become a volunteer at one of our ministries or intern for a period of time at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. You can attend one or more events sponsored by the Sisters of Providence. Women and men of all faith traditions can walk...
WVC to host Learn How to Weave: Table Runners
Join White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for the upcoming “Learn How to Weave: Table Runners” workshop. The workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, at White Violet Center on the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Join area weaver John Salamone as you learn how to weave on a 4-shaft floor loom. Learn how to wind warps, dress looms and weave your own small table runner during...
Sisters invite public to Earth Day Festival
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, invite the public to come out for the upcoming Earth Day Festival. The festival will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 18. It will be hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the beautiful nature of the Woods while enjoying the activities. Something has been planned for everyone throughout the day, including...