Ecovillage Findhorn: Laboratory and Beacon
It is not simply a community we live in; it is a living system where experiments unfold and light is sent outward. We are both testing grounds and signal fires.
It is not simply a community we live in; it is a living system where experiments unfold and light is sent outward. We are both testing grounds and signal fires.
I am finding this such an important time - With reference to Eileen’s guidance that we would grow from a family, group and community into a village, town and city of light, we are clearly becoming established in the second ‘triad’.
In this interview I explore my own journey in the Community since 2004 as well as all the organisational structures and changes I have witnessed over the last 20 years.
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
The idea of offering a French Experience Week "like at Findhorn" was born when Chantal Godron - Resource Person and one of "my" 😉 former LCGs - went back home after celebrating 2024 New Year at Findhorn with Barbara, Fabien & Co.
In 2026 we will be opening up to new members. Ideally it would be a couple with (or without) children, at least one of whom would have the time, energy and desire to continue to develop and caretake this place.
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.
This presentation was given in the final session of the Ekopia Enterprise Fair 2025. This post gives the text, the slides and a link to the recording of the session.
On the 19th September 2025 we gathered at Drumduan to celebrate the wonderful gift of 40 years of conscious education for our children and young people.
The symbol of the Firebird is a significant as a title and metaphor in the documentary, as for me, it represents the element of fire and the transformative energies of love and hope.