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.
The gift of being an “alpaca parent” brings year-round joy
What I did not anticipate was just how much my mom would enjoy receiving the adoption packet.
Our 2025 special Christmas Message for all of you!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski chose the the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes as the backdrop for the Congregation’s special Christmas Message for all of you this season. The Grotto,…
An alpaca adoption: A perfect gift
The happiness and smiles I get to witness when I introduce recipients to “their” alpaca during a visit is a gift for me.
Project Winter High Tunnel
The ground in the high tunnel can become reacquainted with winter, as every season has a purpose
Creighton Students Volunteer at the Farm
The Sisters of Providence are grateful for the students' time and energy!
What’s Coming Up!
There are plenty of other events scheduled to continue the Jubilee Year celebration!
WVC to host alpaca open barn
'Farmer Tara' will introduce you to the alpacas and some of our favorite chickens!
The ‘A-ha’ Moments
The “A-ha” Moment: A moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition or comprehension. As one child from Dixie Bee Elementary said to me, “field trips are the absolute best!” And we hear from kids a lot about how much they…
The Joy of Volunteering at WVC
There’s no better place to dig into soil and soul.
2025 Earth Day Festival in photos!
Thank you to everyone who came to the Woods for the celebration!