The Fires – April 2021
That Spring morning, the sun rose on a scene of devastation. Steam curled into the air from a crater of charred timber and stone. The heart of the Ecovillage Findhorn Community was gone.
Post-Fire Cleanup and Sanctuary Rebuilding
Seeing how nature got transformed in the process was one of the most impactful parts for me. There was a wild plum tree, half-burnt — we dug it out, and it’s living in my garden now.
Functions of the CC
For me, the Community Centre (CC) was always about meeting people.
My Special Memories of the Community Centre
The Community Centre was always a very, very important part of my experience coming here, so I've got some great memories.
The Night of the Fire
I thought it was a thunderstorm at first, so I went round to the other side of the house to have a look — and then I saw it was a fire.
Topic – Ecovillage Findhorn: Transition to a Sustainable Future
Ecovillage Findhorn is an internationally recognised model of sustainable living, combining environmental responsibility, community wellbeing and local economic resilience.
The Community Centre Through the Decades
This compilation shows images of the Community Centre from as early as 1971 all the way through to 2022.
The Community Centre
This compilation shows the activities in the CC included daily meals, workshops, festivals, and special events.
Ruby’s Story
I came here when I was eighteen months old — my parents were both artists. I grew up in a community that was, in a way, made by artists.
Archivist’s 6th Blog: Closing the Chapter, Handing Over the Keys, and Setting Sail
The rabbit hole ran deep, but the landing was soft, and the history is right where it belongs: safely in the hands of the living community.
