Alex Wright interviewed me for the Our Findhorn Barrel podcast, I share how I came here 12 years ago and has used my financial skills to support the next generations to be able to continue
As an ecologist of over thirty-five years, I have been involved with the Whins developments since 2009. This post aims to give some background to the approach taken in terms of ecology. Duneland Ltd,
As we move forward in the 21st century, faced with all the ecological challenges of a deteriorating and overexploited planet, it’s up to all of us with a different, positive vision for the future to ensure that we do change the present disastrous course that mainstream culture is heading in.
This paper is a sociological analysis of the Findhorn Foundation Community, by Al McLeod from California State University Fresno, California, based on a three-week visit in 1977, and uses a participant observational method. It briefly sketches the history, philosophy and world view, along with a demographic and economic profile. Analysis focuses on such items as rules, roles, relationships, leadership styles, decision-making processes, their informal hierarchy, social control and their use of feedback procedures.
The Open Community was the title of the organisation set up by the Findhorn Foundation in the second half of 1994. It was set up after the recognition that many people had moved into the area after having done workshops in the Foundation and decided to move in order to be nearer to the community.
"Universal Hall" is regarded by fans and critics as a serene and sincere chapter in The Waterboys' diverse discography. It holds a special place for those drawn to music with a spiritual and ecological consciousness.
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.
Awareness takes time…..and as we journey forward it is in looking back that we can usually see how everything is exactly as it should be. We are learning how to hold fast to nothing, learning to let go of identity and realise our oneness with everything and all.
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.
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Lived at Cluny, on Erraid and at the Park for 50 years. Held many roles and positions of authority.
