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Welcome, Pilgrims! We invite you to experience the sacred beauty of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, a designated Jubilee Pilgrimage Site for 2025. Whether you come seeking prayer, reflection or renewal, we welcome you to walk in the footsteps of Saint Mother…

Reserve one of our picturesque hermitages overlooking St. Joseph’s Lake. You’ll feel far away even though you’re only a short distance from our historic buildings, stores, farm and shrines. Pets are not permitted in the hermitages. Amenities Room rates Number…

Located right on the Sisters of Providence grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Woodhaven offers the perfect location for individual and group retreats. Availability is limited, and reservations fill up quickly. Amenities Great location Woodhaven Retreat Center and Guest House is…

History Restoration Project History In November 1843, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly were returning from France with three French postulants after a fundraising trip. The five were sailing on the Nashville when it crossed paths with…

Find peace and unity at Taizé Join us in person or virtually. Join the Sisters of Providence on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception for our Taizé Ecumenical…

Face masks optional All public buildings, sacred sites and grounds are open to the public. Currently masks are optional. Check this page before your visit for the most up-to-date Covid protocol. Shopping Linden Leaf Gifts is open Monday-Friday from 10…

There is not another store quite like Linden Leaf Gifts. You can browse handmade items that the Sisters have created or shop for sustainably traded goods. Or personalize your purchase with a custom Glowforge design. We also proudly carry alpaca…

Many of you — friends, family, alums, staff and other supporters — have described Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as a peaceful, holy place. You have cherished relationships with the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Because of this, the Congregation has been…

We know you want to visit  – but maybe you can’t get here just yet. Enjoy these photos in the meantime. We hope they’ll inspire you to get here sooner. The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Frosty morning at the…

We love having visitors. Whether you’re here for a few hours or a few days make sure to check out these places to shop or even stay overnight! Linden Leaf Gifts White Violet Farm Store Woodhaven Retreat & Guest House…