Sisters of Earth meet at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

The Sisters of Earth Conference is currently taking place at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana where more than 100 women have gathered for “Sharing the Wisdom, Shaping the Dream: Deep Transition.”
Today’s focus is on connecting food, culture, and Earth’s survival, said Sister of Providence Mary Moloney, who is attending the conference that ends Sunday.

Friday's schedule includes prayer, song, a tour of White Violet Center and sessions with presenter Dr. Nettie Wiebe, organic farmer and agrarian feminist from the Canadian Prairie who speaks on themes of food sovereignty, ethics and ecology.

The following are some photos from today.


The morning of the Sisters of Earth Conference begins with meditation, song and introductions.

Jan Novotka sings and plays guitar as the day begins.



More than 100 women gather in Le Fer Ballroom at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana for the 2012 Sisters of Earth Conference.

The Cosmic Walk is part of the 2012 Sisters of Earth Conference at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

Tours of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are offered during the 2012 Sisters of Earth Conference. This group walks through the organically grown gardens.

This group gets a closer look at the alpacas of White Violet Farm Alpacas at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods during the Sisters of Earth Conference taking place this weekend. 

Vigo County 4-H alpaca show

It’s fair week in Vigo County, Indiana and that's a big deal to hundreds of 4-H'ers who have been working hard on their projects all summer (or longer).

White Violet Farm Alpacas is proudly sponsoring the Vigo County 4-H alpaca club this year.

The alpaca show was this morning and we’re glad to report it was a big success.

Read the article that ran in the Tribune Star on Friday about the alpaca program.

Here are some photos from today.

The obstacle course is fun for the 4-H'ers and audience. It was the last portion of the Vigo County Fair alpaca show this morning.

The 4-H'ers lead White Violet Farm Alpacas through the obstacle course this morning to complete the 2012 Vigo County Fair alpaca show.

Anna and Lady Isle jump together during the Vigo County Fair 4-H alpaca show this morning in Terre Haute. White Violet Farm Alpacas is the proud club sponsor.

Harlie takes a moment to get a close look at her 4-H alpaca show ribbons right after the Vigo County 4-H alpaca show this morning.

Anna received grand champion showmanship is her age division. She is pictured with White Violet Farm Alpaca's Lady Isle. Congrats Anna!

Jia earned grand champion in showmanship for her age division. She is pictured with White Violet Farm Alpaca's Mariah. Way to go, Jia!

Mariah and Hilde visit with these youngsters at the petting zoo at the Vigo County Fairgrounds this morning after the alpaca show.