In this section, you’ll find stories about people. This provides another way of accessing such stories compared to the “People” link in the Community History menu, which (amongst other things) takes you to the Gallery of contributors. Accessing them in a different way, stories here are about people and their encounters and contributions. Discover and enjoy.
Tributes by friends of Billy/Sarge Sargent who died in a car crash on 16th December 2025.
Robert Gordon Blakesley, 93, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Alina and furry friend, Lucky by his side on October 21st, 2025. Born in New York City on April 22, 1932, Robert
Findhorn Foundation Community performing arts pioneer Ed Maxcy, stage name Alexis, not only wrote, produced and directed the community’s first full-length musical The Genial Muse in 1971, but embodied the very essence of that Muse every hour of his community life.
During the Spirit of Healing Conference in 1987 Sir George Trevelyan shared the history of the Lamplighter Movement founded by Major Wellesley Tudor Pole following his initiative of the Silent Minute during World War II.
A great bird's eye view of the Park in 2025. The Down to Earth team from France24 visited the Community in their endeavour to meet people behind technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions. On 8th October 2025 this 10 min show was published on their website.
In 2013 I was honoured to serve as master of ceremonies for the evening at the Universal Hall, celebrating the Findhorn Foundation's role as a global force for positive change, when we reported on WILD10, the 10th World Wilderness Congress.
Editor's Note: this post is the story of Robert Leiby's visit to the Community in September 2025. We thank Rob for this insightful perspective of a young person visiting the Park at a time of
This is a small play I wrote a few years ago, adapting a short pamphlet Richard had written about the weekly Run to Iona. Its intention is to blow a kiss to all the hardy souls who set out on The Run.
These young people came from a different starting point than me, but they have the same power of self- efficacy inside. I believe it to the core because if I can do it, anybody can. We humans are so full of potential.
The Enterprise Fair 2025, held at the Universal Hall in The Park Ecovillage at Findhorn, was a celebration of regenerative enterprise, social innovation, and community resilience.
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Ekopia is a co-operative located in Findhorn, Moray raising funds to support local community social enterprises. Founded in 2001, we are part of the Ecovillage associated with the Findhorn Foundation. We work closely with a variety of local stakeholders several of whom are represented on the Board.
