How I came to write Eileen’s autobiography
My story with Eileen started when I first joined the community in 1974. I was given a job working in the community kitchen and before we started, from 8.30 to 9am I was
Ferrywoman Maren
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Erraid is an Island
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Erraid is A Feeling
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Erraid
ERRAID There was a certain magic in the idea that we might expand our community to include Erraid. The seed had been planted in the excitement of the Van der Sluis family about
“You’re going to Erraid” !
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The Gift of Traigh Bhan, Iona
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How Findhorn Flower Essences Began
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The Moray Art Centre: A Centre for Beauty
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