I am a Peace of Nature
A photographic exhibition of my wood work over the decades.
From Tree to Carpentry – Creating the New Sanctuary Benches
It was the 12th of April, 2021 when both the Community Centre and Sanctuary, the heart and soul of what is now called the Park Ecovillage Findhorn, went up in flames through an act of
A Doorway to Health for Nepal
In October 1995 I took part in a trek to the remote Humla region in Nepal. The call had gone out in Spring 1995 for volunteers to join and help build a health post. My
Transforming Trees
This article was first published in One Earth Magazine Vol. 4, Issue 2, December/January 1983/84. Wood as a medium has always spoken to me. I had a good grounding at school in careful woodwork, and
Inspiration in Wood
This article was previously published in the Reforesting Scotland magazine 37 Spring 2008 p 17+18. *** "Twice every 24 hours the sea floods the great expanse of Findhorn Bay and retreats again. And every year
The Nature of the Cross
I offer this post as I feel that it is relevant to understanding my work and the deeper meaning and connections which are so important to me.
Iain Oughtred – Obituary
Sven Skatun shares with us: My dear friend Iain Oughtred sailed out on his final journey three weeks ago. Many people in and around Findhorn would have known and loved him as well. There was
Cluny staircase carvings
I have always been enchanted by the beautiful carvings over the lights on the main staircase. As I lived on the very top of that staircase for 2 years (1988-1990) I had a lot of
Meeting Sir George
My first meeting with Sir George was not connected with the Findhorn Community at all. As a family, Diana and the children had recently moved to Gloucestershire where I was training in furniture making in
My work on the Universal Hall
I worked on transforming the doors into the auditorium from the unfinished plywood state to the good looking doors with elm framing and mock leather panels. It was certainly hard work as the doors have
