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A more colorful existence as a fiber arts intern
...fiber arts program, each intern gets to participate in a series of workshops that builds on our fiber skill set. White Violet Center interns dyed yarn naturally with goldenrod, brazilwood and cochineal at a one-day workshop last September. My absolute favorite workshop day was when we learned how to dye yarn using natural dyes. I remember piling into the van with the other fiber interns to drive to our workshop that late September morning and I was so excited. We...
New Providence Associate candidates share what brought them here
...Providence.” “I am on a journey to increase my spirituality and faith. I’m semi-retired and have more time to put into the effort.” “I think each Sister of Providence is an ordinary person. But collectively they are far from ordinary. They are extraordinary.” “I’m a naturalist and an environmental educator. Ten years ago I met my first alpaca. This February I attended an alpaca workshop at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. I left feeling like I wasn’t leaving for good....
Breathing time on this organic farm
Ann Testa uses salad spinner to clean organic arugula grown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The small organic farm at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods packs a big punch in the way of educational and service opportunities. In fact, that’s how Ann Testa came to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. She was an intern and AmeriCorps volunteer before becoming a full-time staff member. Now she’s training and working alongside interns and volunteers in the USDA certified organic gardens, alpaca pastures, fiber rooms, and kitchen....
A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
A photo of a white violet, the flower that continues to flourish on these holy grounds today. “Are those violets, mama?” my son asked looking at the beautiful, violet colored blossoms in our neighbor’s garden. This was our family’s first spring in the US and violets are quite alien to us, having just moved from our home in India. Our interest in violets was roused by our weekend journey to Saint Mary-of- the-Woods, Indiana. It’s been an exciting year in...
A living Land Ethic
...of Providence (in training). I look forward to the ways our Land Ethic will continue to unfold as we reverence, in Mama T’s words, this “portion of (our) inheritance.” Wanna be like Aldo? • Connect with the White Violet Center – basically everything White Violet does oozes Land Ethic. Get involved – attend a workshop, volunteer, buy a garden share, support the work, and tell a friend. • Are you more EGO or ECO? Find out. Do an inventory of...
White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig
...basil plants, and more! Look for us in our new spot! White Violet Center has also added a second space to our booth this season and will be located on the northeast corner of the market. (For market regulars, we have swapped spots with Hallie Hound Barkery and will be on the other side of L&A Farm.) If you live outside of our market area we encourage you to support your local farmers’ market. Editor’s note: Farm Store at White...
2026 Spring Plant Sale
May 1 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice garden Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website Sisters of Providence Get 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. The Plant Sale will be held on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, May 2, from...
Learn more about White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
https://youtu.be/KhnaYvo36wo Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find a USDA certified organic garden, orchards, berries, alpacas and fiber program, chickens, farm store, nature trail and more....
Welcome Providence André Benjamin!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are happy to announce the birth of the newest member of the alpaca herd at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Providence André Benjamin was born on Oct. 9, surrounded by White Violet Center staff, interns and six students from Creighton University who were on their alternative fall break. Providence André Benjamin’s mother is Providence Justice, and his father is Providence Raphael Anthony – also known...
What is White Violet Center all about?
Ever wondered why the Sisters of Providence are so devoted to environmental justice? If so, our new video featuring White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a Sisters of Providence ministry since 1996, may have answers for you. In the video Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, says, “As Sisters of Providence, we know that one of our greatest assets is our land, our Woods.” She talks about how the land ethic helps balance the needs of the people in the community with the...
Ann Kevin O’Connor
...Providence for 73 years. Sister Ann Kevin entered the Congregation in 1943. She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1946 and 1951, respectively. Sister Ann Kevin ministered for more than 50 years in education as an elementary teacher and principal at schools in Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Missouri and California. She also ministered in our Mission Advancement office, Office of Records, White Violet Center and Residential Services. Sister Ann Kevin’s brother, Donal, invented the Morton salt shaker in 1960....
Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello
...to Haitian immigrants at the center for the elderly in Malden. When Sister Teresa was 78 years old a serious automobile accident in Boston hospitalized her for six months. She had a stroke and retired back to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at age 80. Teresa has continued to experience the aftereffects of that injury, but she has not stopped and has been a volunteer in many areas since her return home, including in healthcare, the mailroom, the White Violet Center and wherever...