There are places where the location is more than either built environment or nature – such as Erraid and Iona. Here are stories that have a strong sense of place – even if they take place in a building such as Cluny or Newbold House.
The following excerpts are from Eileen’s autobiography Flight into Freedom and Beyond where she talks about her meditation practice and the sanctuary. *** In my time of stillness with God, I was told: “Start the
On 21st June 2021 we were invited to come together as community to clear up debris left behind after the devastating fire of the sanctuary in the early hours of 12th April. What unfolded was a simple ceremony of creating a memento, planting seeds of resilience and continuity.
Easter 2025, our community marked a powerful moment of renewal, blessing and celebration with the opening of the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary – a sacred space rising from the ashes of our beloved original Park
Simply put, sanctuary is the heart, the heart of our collective. The first sanctuary held the heart of the family, group and community, and the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary now holds the heart of the village, town and city of light.
In my late twenties, I worked for Skyros, the holistic holiday company. One of my duties was to clean the toilets. I’m writing this as part of the volunteer Loo Team. And if you feel motivated to do ‘loo meditation’, in the place that in our history holds a lot of significance, then come join us, even if only occasionally.
Ian Turnbull tells the story of how he came to create the gorgeous Nature Sanctuary at the Park Ecovillage over 30 years ago.
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
This Topic is the fourth in a series of ‘Reader’s Digests’ bringing together facets relating to ecological and sustainability issues. We consider these to be a physical manifestation of the spiritual dimensions informing the work
An Audio Tour to the Park Ecovillage Findhorn - a 68 stops self-guided tour which you can enjoy virtually or walking around the ecovillage.
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I’m a sustainability educator, mother of Taran our dear 16 year old, my business in Australia was in corporate leadership development but my work here (back in community since August 2021) is currently more in the area of my PhD, addressing the climate crisis in inner and outer realms. LOVE being back in Scotland and back in the community.
