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Winter blues? Farmer Tara recommends a little friluftsliv!
...and chickens that provide delicious food (greens, root crops, and eggs) for our community along with the alpacas that provide warmth and coziness with fiber goods (not to mention the joy they provide because of their adorable faces). New opportunities A meet and greet with the alpacas is part of the outdoor farm tour currently offered. Although I’ve been involved with WVC for a few years now, this winter it is offering something new — an outdoor tour! It’s an...
Alpacas
An important part of our sustainable agriculture program is our alpaca herd. Alpacas are wonderful animals that are full of personality. They are valued for their fiber which is warmer than wool, water resistant, hypoallergenic and very soft. Each spring our alpacas are sheared and the best of the fiber is spun into yarn. It is then knitted and crocheted into scarves, hats, and other garments. These items are then sold at Linden Leaf Gifts and The Farm Store at...
Snackin’ with the Alpacas: All ages Summer Reading Program
June 24 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT White Violet Farm Alpacas barn Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Tara Elmore 812-535-2946 View Facilitator Website wvc@spsmw.org Free Children of all ages, along with their guardians, are invited to join White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) staffers and others this summer for the upcoming “Snackin’ with the Alpacas: All Ages Summer Reading Program.” Bring a sack lunch for a picnic near the alpacas while WVC Director of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore,...
Can you help Bella and the alpacas travel more safely?
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. I love jumping and running with my alpaca herd members and greeting our many visitors. I have an important job. I teach visitors on the Sisters of Providence grounds here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and other friends about taking good care of our earth. We alpacas are special. We are easy on the Earth. We provide a great natural fertilizer for the organic gardens at the Woods. We also provide soft and wonderful fiber that can be made into...
WVC to host ‘Snackin’ with the Alpacas’ program
Children of all ages, along with their guardians, are invited to join White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) staffers and others this summer for the upcoming “Snackin’ with the Alpacas: All Ages Summer Reading Program.” The series will take place on Wednesday, June 24, Wednesday, July 29, and Wednesday, August 26. Times for the program are noon-1:30 p.m., EDT, each day. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic near the alpacas while WVC Director of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore,...
Our Alpacas
...us, you are also supporting a great cause by helping to care for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods White Violet Center alpacas. We so appreciate your support. Adopt your favorite alpaca today! Recent stories See all posts about alpacas. WVC to host Alpaca Yoga June 28 May 26, 2026 Come on out for 'Alpaca Yoga' May 22, 2026 WVC to host ‘Snackin’ with the Alpacas’ program May 19, 2026 WVC to host Alpaca Yoga May 24 May 4, 2026...
White Violet Center: Thriving for 30 Years
...a need. In only a handful of years, the ministry brought livestock back to the grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with a herd of alpacas. After reading about the benefits, Sister Ann said the alpacas, a no-kill animal, were necessary as they would help contribute natural fertilizer. An initial gift of approximately $70,000 provided the funding for the alpacas. As the ministry grew, it expanded into offering educational programming to interested persons and added beehives and more. WVC now also has...
Adopt an Alpaca
...that’s right for you to adopt, today. Which alpaca loves snacks? Who is the biggest love bug? We’ve included some information about each of our alpaca’s personalities as well as their birth dates, so you can pick the one that’s perfect for you or your lucky gift recipient. Adopt your favorite alpaca today! Andre Born 10/09/23 Perfect gentleman. He is smart, curious and kind Basilide Born 6/14/2009 (Pronounced Baa-Suh-Leed) Guardian of the young alpacas, a fearless leader who doesn’t put...
Farm internship details & benefits
...in our commercial kitchen Animal care Daily care of our alpacas and chickens is another vital part of farm life at WVC. Our alpacas all have names and distinct personalities. You’ll get to know them as you will participate in their regular care. Chickens are also part of life on the farm. Gathering eggs and preparing them for sale is a task you will learn soon after you arrive. feeding and care of all animals pasture and coop maintenance regularly...
Meet Our Interns: Welcome Clara Barber!
...its focus on teaching and the opportunity to be immersed in the farm by living on site. While in school, Clara spent a few months working in a greenhouse caring for houseplants, and generally loves being surrounded by plants and animals. She has already befriended all of the White Violet cats, and has a soft spot for even the most obstinate alpacas in the herd. She says she most looks forward to continuing to develop relationships with people and the...
Come on out for ‘Alpaca Yoga’
...exercises and you’ve got a whole lot of natural, health self-care! Always looking for ways to give folks in our community an opportunity to disconnect from the daily grind and improve mental and physical health, we were curious at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, to see if there was any interest in trying yoga with alpacas. So, in October 2024, we partnered with one of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...how we serve, our values and our history. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin You can’t know the Sisters of Providence well without knowing our amazing, faithful, strong foundress. Visit the Woods Find peace and beauty on a visit to our beloved motherhouse grounds. Upcoming events Alpaca Yoga Noon-1:30 p.m. Join us for this unique experience Learn more Upcoming Events Jun 24 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT Snackin’ with the Alpacas: All ages Summer Reading Program Jun 28 10:45 am –...