Sunday, June 28, 2020

White Violet Center and Equine Studies

I  have a warm spot in my heart for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.  I graduated from The Woods in 1994 with a degree in gerontology.  (As my husband said at the time, "You'll be in the forefront of your field."--I was 48 at the time.)  That being said I'd like to share with you some of the wonders of the Woods. 
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One of them is the Sisters of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.  It's a non-profit education center focusing on oranic agriculture, spiritual ecology and social advocacy.  It was founded in 1996 abay Sister of Providence Ann Sullivan.

The White Violet Farm Alpacas herd was started with six donated alpacas in 1998.  All the fiber from theherd is processed and utilized.  Staff members and volunteers spin, knit and weave handmade products and the center offers fiber workshops to teach these skills.






The Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies 



Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the only college in Indiana to offer a degree in equine studies. The Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies offers a well-rounded  education in equine study and business management.  It's great to walk the campus and see these beautiful horses grazing, running and playing.  


Oh, but it's just wonderful to walk the grounds of The Woods anytime!

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please join me for Mosaic Mondayimage-in-ing, and Our World Tuesday.


21 comments:

  1. Hello,

    I just love those cute alpacas, the horses are pretty too. The college has beautiful grounds and critters. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week ahead!

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  2. Oh, my goodness-- it sounds idyllic!

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  3. A late congratulations on your study achievements.

    much❧✿❧love

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  4. ...there are fancy horse farm everywhere here, Equine Studies must be popular! Enjoy your week Cathy.

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  5. When we lived in Southern California it was near the Cal Poly University in Pomona. The land was donated by the Kellogg family and it came with an Arabian horse farm. The university has a large agricultural and animal husbandry component in addition to their technology emphasis. Next door is Mt. San Antonio Community College where Wayne taught in the aeronautics department. In between the two schools there were pastures and fields that they shared for jointly offered farming classes. - Margy

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  6. It sounds and looks like a divine place to visit ~ love the animals and wonderful photos!

    Be Well, Be Safe,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. sounds like a wonderful environment for learning

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  8. What a great place so green and serene looking ... and I love alpacas. How great that you went back to college! My husband went back at 30 to finish his undergraduate degree and then went on for his MS. Way back then He thought he was ancient to be in college )j)....now we have grandchildren older than that!

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  9. Cathy - I can see why you are enamored with this college - unique programs, pretty grounds! Thanks for sharing it with Mosaic Monday!

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  10. That's so fine to read... about your spells of Sun in your heart to your college. I have some good friends of this time. It was in 1985.

    Thank you for sharing this lovely Post. Stay healthy and well.
    Happy MosaicMonday

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  11. What a beautiful place to spend time. That is a wooly alpaca! He would be hot here in FL right now. Gerontology...I had to look it up and then I went...DUH! heeheehee! I should have known that word! Enjoy your day!

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  12. It looks like a wonderful place; no wonder you have great memories of studying there.

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  13. Those alpacas are just too sweet, what a treat to walk around and look at all those lovely creatures.
    Happy MM

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  14. I love alpacas, so sweet and fun to watch. What a lovely place to have spent educational time. Thanks for sharing.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  15. That's a lovely story and explanation of the work and ethos of the College. And alpacas are very beautiful animals.

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  16. Beautiful photos, Cathy. Alpacas are also popular on ranches here in Colorado. Your college experience sounds so wonderful and I like that it offers such unique degree programs.

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  17. Neat series, Cathy! Thanks for joining this week's party at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/06/sink-drink.html

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  18. Aww, these are adorable. We love to visit our farm which has llamas. They are so much fun to feed and watch :)

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  19. They are such cute, funny creatures. A joy to watch.

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