In the early days we all meditated for 20 minutes in ROCs’s caravan at 11am when others on the caravan site stopped for their ‘piece’ – a drink and a bun. There were generally seven of us, Eileen, Peter, Lena, Dorothy (at weekends) Jan, Dennis and I and sometimes ROC when he was visiting. Guidance and inspirations were shared after the meditation. Peter never received guidance like the ladies – he had gut feelings on which he was disciplined to act immediately.

The Original Garden

Peter always wanted a greenhouse. He held the vision clearly and eventually manifested one which was sited close to his caravan. The original caravan in which six people lived for seven years had no main drainage. Peter emptied the toilet bucket onto the compost each morning. There was a tiny coal stove in the caravan that Eileen would light daily. Dorothy lived in an annex to the caravan. The three boys shared a tiny bedroom with a bunk bed and a single bed for Christopher. There was only space for one of them to get into bed at a time. Peter and Eileen’s bed folded down in the living room overnight then in the morning it had to be folded up during the day. Peter had a small black and white television set. On a Saturday afternoon he would watch wrestling with the six children who included Lena’s three, then they all had a wrestling match in the tiny lounge. If today people complain about their accommodation, a visit to the original caravan to see where six people lived for seven years generally helps to put things into perspective. Because there was so little room in the caravan the three boys played mostly in the woods and on the nearby beach.

Peter and Janet W spreading quarry dust on the drive to the Original caravan November 1967 5pm

Work was continuous. There was little time for art and creativity. Vegetables were harvested daily from the garden at 4.30pm and eaten by 6.00pm, very fresh and nutritious.

 

 

 

 

Dorothy looked after the bees. Three hives were located in the grounds of Cullerne, a big property nearby. Jonathan Caddy and I were inspired by Dorothy and later became the Findhorn beekeepers.

Peter Caddy had written a paper on UFO’s during his time in the RAF. Some people in the embryo community had telepathic contact with our space brothers. In November 1967 a landing was expected on the beach. We all walked out in the evening to the landing spot. There was a highly charged atmosphere. Some of the group were aware of a landing. ROC could see a spaceship on the etheric but it failed to materialise on the physical plane. I personally experienced great discomfort and had to leave the site. In fact I had to walk a couple of miles away to shake off the energy of the experience. Some time later we had a communique from David Spangler explaining that now was the time to explore our inner space and release looking out into space. This resonated so strongly for me.

Before the main sanctuary was built Peter had created a small lawn. ROC discovered a cosmic power point in the centre of this lawn. In early 1968 Eileen had guidance that we needed to build a sanctuary as many more people would be coming. Peter measured out the area close to the power point and ordered a 24 foot square building from Mr Black, a sectional builder in Forres. He and Dennis and I dug out the land and prepared the foundations. We mixed all the concrete by hand to put in the right vibrations. We had no money until a cheque arrived unexpectedly made out to “Peter Caddy (for the sanctuary)” for £1,000 which was the price Mr Black had agreed. Much discussion went into agreeing what should go into the sanctuary.

Eventually, only a beautiful piece of tapestry called the ‘Sunrise Panel’ gifted to us by the Donavourd Weavers of Pitlochry was accepted. Many people contributed to the sanctuary, none less than Geoff Everatt who laid and gifted the carpet. The Sanctuary was opened on Easter Sunday and there were ten people present. Eileen’s guidance for that day was shared by Peter and this was followed by a meditation. In the evening music was played.

After seven years of living in the original caravan the community felt it was time for the Caddy family to have more spacious accommodation. Joanie, who had become the Trust’s treasurer, sent out a letter to everyone on our mailing list to explain the situation and this brought an influx of money which was sufficient to purchase a new bungalow. It was named Genesis. They moved into this new accommodation on New Year’s Eve 1969. It was a joyous occasion. Dorothy moved into her own caravan too.

Early Community having lunch at Joanie’s