The Magic of the Nature Sanctuary
Ian Turnbull tells the story of how he came to create the gorgeous Nature Sanctuary at the Park Ecovillage over 30 years ago.
Ian Turnbull tells the story of how he came to create the gorgeous Nature Sanctuary at the Park Ecovillage over 30 years ago.
Ritual is like our instincts, it is so grounded in the cycles of Nature...
R. Ogilvie Crombie (ROC) (1899-1975) was a great influence on the Community in the 1970s, via original audio-visual presentations like this one, where ROC tells of his experiences with the Nature Spirits.
When spring comes and we rejoice in Easter and the apparent return of life, it is good to ask ourselves, “Where did all that life come from?
Let us also give thanks for our inner roads of heart and mind and spirit, that weave and wind through our interior landscapes...
Eileen - just saying her name brings a warmth to my heart. She was more than just a friend at the Findhorn Foundation; she was an inspiration, a guiding light. I had the priviledge of touring the UK with her. We also shared a special connection in the sanctuary.
My time living on the Isle of Erraid, for about two years from 1981 to '83, was a unique experience. Erraid is a small, rugged island off the Isle of Mull, part of the Inner Hebrides, and it is a world apart. We were a satellite community of the Findhorn Foundation
How I got here, my journey through the different programmes, and how I ended up becoming a Sacred Dance teacher, focaliser of the Transport Department and the driver for Eileen Caddy on her UK book tour.
Over the decades, the community was pioneering new ways of living. Now, many of those ideas have become mainstream. We experimented with wind turbines, solar panels, and eco-housing, and others have embraced and expanded on these concepts.
In contemplating coherence, we offer a new image of birds in murmuration – who follow three simple rules – keep flying, fly as close as possible to the bird beside you, and always aim for the centre...