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The early expressions of the concept was presented in the One Earth Magazine 1986/7.

The 4 dimensions have been evolved in slightly different ways by GEN and GAIA Education.

This shows that they are adaptable to whatever is appropriate in each person/community’s socio-cultural and geographical context.

We list topics here that relate to the underlying worldview and values, this includes the arts and education (concepts and content). At the heart of regenerative culture lies a transformation of consciousness — a shift away from the disconnected, extractive worldview that underlies so many of our current crises, and toward a more holistic understanding of what it means to be human. In the original planetary village diagram of the Findhorn Foundation from 1986 this was called ‘spiritual’.

Our Foundations – founders and formative people

Our Foundations – more formative people and networks

The Western Mystery Tradition

Co-Creation with Nature

The Angel of Findhorn

The Park Ecovillage Findhorn – early conferences (1976-1995)

Vision and Purpose of the Community

Our Community History Project

Reading & Media

Community Magazines

Ecovillage Findhorn – In the World (1995-2024)

The ecological dimension addresses the practical, material fabric of regenerative living: green building and retrofitting, local food and nutrient cycles, water, renewable energy and appropriate technology, rural and urban regeneration, and disaster recovery. Community-led design processes are central.

Developing a Planetary Village (1982-1995)

The Universal Hall

The History of Cluny Hill

Cullerne Gardens – Early Years

Park Sanctuary

Ecovillage Findhorn – Tours of the Park

Ecovillage Findhorn: Nature, Ecology and Biodiversity

Ecovillage Findhorn: Transition to a Sustainable Future

Iona and Traigh Bhan

Shifting toward sustainability, and in particular nurturing local economies. Core values include right livelihood (earning an income that nurtures rather than extracts from people and the natural world) and conscious consumption (how much is enough?). Eco-social enterprise, community banks, and local currencies are all expressions of this work.

Buying the Caravan Park 1983

Community Economy

Regenerative communities are built on the quality of their relationships. Peaceful communication, participatory decision-making, healthy governance, conflict management, and inclusivity are all priorities. Leadership structures consciously distinguish between power with and power over. Art, ritual, celebration and social creativity are deeply valued as vital aspects of thriving community life. The development and delivery of regenerative education, nurturing of networks, and peaceful activism are embedded throughout.

Decision-making and Governance

The History of Health and Wholeness in Community

Whole systems design is what weaves the four dimensions together — not as a checklist, but as a living, holographic way of thinking and planning.

The Game of Transformation