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.
For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
Our work of transformation and conversion is challenging but so necessary!
Welcome Providence Jack Francis!
All are invited to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to meet Providence Jack Francis and the other alpacas!
Blooming in the gardens at the Woods
“Growing vegetables is pretty incredible," say White Violet Intern Lily Seals. "I get to experience this from start to finish. After we harvest it really makes me proud to realize that I grew this."
Weaving alpaca yarn: a productive and beautiful hobby
Precise, mathematical, purposeful. All words that describe Sister Jean Fuqua, SP — and her art.
Growing the gift of flowers
While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.
Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!
The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters
Earth Day 2023
More than 700 people visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 22 to take part in the Sisters of Providence Earth Day festivities! The event returned this year after a three-year hiatus and offered many activities for both young and old. Here…
Volunteer opportunities await at the Woods!
For more information, email volunteer@spsmw.org or caLL 812-535-2878
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Worley and 10 years of #AlpacaLove!
'All of the staff, interns and animals are so grateful to have his assistance.'
Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis' call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.
