White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. A ministry of the Sisters of Providence, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana was established in 1996. Here you’ll find a herd of alpacas, a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, nature trail and internship opportunities.
Maren Van Cleave: A wonderful year at WVC
'I've seen what this life is like and I like it.'
No time for despair: climate change reality
So, why must we change? Drought, floods, fires, extreme weather, uninhabitable places, rising sea levels, species extinction, refugees, disease, food insecurity, inescapable heat … I could go on. Virtually nothing that we know about Earth is untouched by climate change. And no one.
Isabelle McCurdy: Involved in all aspects at WVC
'I've learned so much. It is definitely interesting living community-style, how you experience things together. I've grown a lot.'
Sustainable agriculture internships
An internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice has been described as the chance of a lifetime by those who have come and gone. There are many sustainable agriculture learning experiences in the world, but one at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana,…
Heber to attend Al Gore’s climate change training
Conference to take place March 2-4, in Denver, Colorado
It’s National CSA Day!
Thoughts of watermelon radishes, red-Russian kale, garlic scapes, rainbow Swiss chard, and collard greens are welcomed on this Friday in February. I can almost taste them now.
Being a Sister of Providence means …
What do you know about the Sisters of Providence today? Ever wish you had a way to tell your friends and family about the SPs? In this Congregation video, you’ll get a glimpse into how we strive to honor Divine Providence…
Peaceful, uplifting Gathering in Solidarity event at the Woods
“Encouraging”, “uplifting” and “positive” were words used to describe the Gathering in Solidarity event held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The event, coordinated by the women in initial formation with the Congregation, included song, prayer and personal reflections…
Nature is a powerful healing source
The notion of the healing power of nature is something I feel I have always been inherently aware of; however, hearing the quote from John Muir brought this idea to the surface of my thoughts and since then, I have found myself observing nature through this lens. Josh Price shares why he thinks White Violet Center is a magical place.
