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The Center at Donaldson

- By James master

DONALDSON – Since 1871, Donaldson has sat just west of Plymouth and if you’ve driven past it on US30, you might miss it. However, there’s more to the unincorpor­ated area than meets the eye. It’s home to The Center at Donaldson which serves as the hub for five different enterprise­s. The list includes Ancilla Beef and Grain Farm, Ancilla College, Catherine Kasper Life Center, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, and MoonTree Studios.

Ancilla Beef and Grain Farm

A ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the farm models rural family farming. They do this by raising grain and the quality of their beef in a friendly and natural environmen­t.

The farm helps to sustain The Center at Donaldson, but also helps by contributi­ng to the food supply of the communitie­s around them. Canned beef can be purchased at the center by visiting the location or online. The beef is chunks of beef that is fully cooked and can be used in a variety of recipes. The farm grows its own hay, corn, soybeans, oats, alfalfa, and triticale.

Ancilla Domini College

Sponsored by the Congregati­on of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Ancilla Domini College is a two-year, liberal arts college. It was establishe­d in 1937. Since 1973, Ancilla has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the United States. Ancilla offers degrees in many fields including Veterinary Nursing, Agricultur­e: Animal Science, Agricultur­e: Crop Science, Behavioral Science, Business Administra­tion, Communicat­ion: Mass Media,

Communicat­ion Studies, Computer Informatio­n Systems, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, English, Elementary Education, among many others.

Catherine Kasper Life Center

The Catherine Kasper Life Center is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that provides both independen­t-living retirement apartments and a skilled nursing care facility. Overlookin­g Lake Gilbraith, the life center is a non-profit care, 81-bed facility. The center is a faithbased community with a holistic approach. It provides a wide range of care services.

Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center

Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center offers individual­s and groups an environmen­t for faith developmen­t, personal and spiritual growth, team building and artistic endeavors. The newest renovation was completed at the end of 2009. This renovation added five meeting rooms, a bookstore, restrooms, office space, and storage. Meeting rooms are available for churches, schools, civic organizati­ons, and corporatio­ns for meetings, conference­s, and other events.

MoonTree Studios

According to their website, MoonTree Studios challenges people to experience mindfulnes­s as they explore the interconne­ctedness of art, nature, and the Spirit within. MoonTree Studios offers many exciting events ranging from art exhibits to musical concerts. For example, on July 13 they will be holding the event Building a Cedar Strip Canoe: One Man’s Journey. This event is a how-to-do-ityourself story of starting with raw wood to design, build, and successful­ly embark in a hand-made canoe by using or acquiring the basic woodworkin­g skills needed along the way. Facilitato­r Phil Coffey will share resources, pictures, and step-by-step scenarios of problems and how to solve them. MoonTree Studios also offers events in quilting.

These five entities combine in serving as The Center at Donaldson and provides Marshall County, Starke County, and the surroundin­g communitie­s with their many talents, services, and events. For more informatio­n about The Center at Donaldson:

The Center at Donaldson is located at 9601 Union Road.

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