So many people have no idea that there is such beauty right outside of West Terre Haute, IN. It's a small burg called St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN. It even has it's own zip code! This beautiful place has always been close to home for me, but I didn't come her much when I was little. My mom took a sewing class from one of the sisters. She was wonderful and gave the best hugs. I came to the campus with her a couple of times and felt like I had been transported to a Land Far Away. After that, I rarely came through the gates, unless it was to go to brunch (which is great!).
When I went back to school, one of my instructors at Ivy Tech talked to me about continuing my education at SMWC (St. Mary-f-the-Woods College). His wife worked out here. I couldn't even dream that it was a possibility. But here I am 7 years later on the other side of graduating from The Woods. It was truly Providence.
The Woods is a place that gets into your blood and becomes a part of who you are! Or should I say, who you have become. I am blessed to be a new member of the staff at the college. I'm excited to have the opportunity to watch other women, and now men, realize who they have been created to be through this experience.
The grounds are like no other. As soon as you drive through the gate, you get a feeling or peace. You also know that all things are possible. It is Holy Ground!
Take time to walk on the grounds, pray the labyrinth, look at the art, light a candle at the Grotto, visit the tomb of St. Theodora Guerin. You will be blessed!
