A Letter from Iona
At Traigh Bhan Britta wrote you a letter. She shares about our recent SCIO team retreat on Iona, the day-to-day magic of this sacred island, and the new experiences we will be offering on the Western Isles this winter and next year.
Mike Scott: Origins of Our Weekly Inspiration Emails
Mike Scott shares with us about the origins of the guidance we share with you in the Weekly Inspiration emails.
Meet Isabella Popani, Our RP in Italy
‘Can you imagine having Eileen and Dorothy for four days in your house? I really lived magic, experiences that are difficult to explain.’ – Hear more from Isabella Popani about her experiences in her role as one of our Resource People in Italy.
The Many Ways of Practising Inner Listening
There are many ways to connect to our inner source of wisdom and receive guidance from there. In these three short audio clips our community’s founders share how they connected to this source and about the challenges they had to overcome to learn to follow it.
Interview with ‘Spirit of Iona’ Participant Anat
“It is like being in a place that is not part of this world.”
Anat shares with us about her experience of the ‘Spirit of Iona’ week and the magical net this retreat offered to support her spiritual journey.
Follow the Magic
Enchantment is a perspective and a mindset; a willingness to embrace the unexplainable while venturing beyond oneself to see the interconnectedness of all things. When we allow ourselves to feel enchanted, we open to Spirit in our lives.
Embracing Solitude on the Isle of Erraid
“These people and this place gave me hope.” - Stella visited our community on the Isle of Erraid in November 2023 and created a beautiful video about the time she spent on this tiny island on the Scottish West Coast.
Living on the Isle of Erraid
“It’s like living in paradise.” – Members of our community on the remote Isle of Erraid share about their unique lifestyle in tune with nature and Spirit in a short video.
My Life on Erraid
"I feel like I've grown in the past 15 months and friends back home have commented that I'm more confident, self assured, and happier." – Elizabeth Montgomery shares about her life in the small spiritual community on the remote Isle of Erraid.
The Presence of Traigh Bhan’s Sanctuary
“Traigh Bhan has been an outer portal through which this inner sanctuary can be known.”
David Spangler shares about the presence of the sanctuary at the Findhorn Foundation’s retreat house Traigh Bhan on the sacred Isle of Iona.
Interview with Andrew Powell, Education Director
“I believe we are called to offer experiences that touch people's hearts and help them awaken to the mystery and love that surrounds us.” – Andrew Powell talks about his role as Education Director and the role of attunement in creating the new educational offerings.
Mike Scott’s ‘Peace of Iona’
“Like being accompanied by an angel.” Iona-lover Mike Scott shares about his special relationship with the sacred Isle of Iona and how he was inspired to write the song ‘Peace of Iona’. Enjoy his song accompanied by beautiful pictures of this magical island.
Appreciation from Granville Stone
“Like an extended family that is providing a sense of love and connection of the heart centre.” Granville Stone, representative of our global network of Resource People, shares about his personal experiences within the Findhorn Foundation Community in a short video.
Interview with Granville Stone, RP Network coordinator
“I became aware of [Dorothy’s spirit] following me upstairs … She stood at the end of our bed for several seconds...” – Granville talks about what our RPs do and his inner prompting to become the RP Network Focaliser.
Coming Home to the Goddess of the Sea
“For me there is no place I’d prefer to rewild the soul and sense into next steps.” – Geoff Dalglish celebrates his deep connection with the Isle of Iona and the Findhorn Foundation’s retreat house ‘Traigh Bhan’ overlooking the white sandy beaches at the northerly end of the sacred island.
Eileen Caddy – Learn to be Still
“Be still and know that I am God. You have taken a very big step in your life, but if you follow My voice, all will be well.” – In these two short clips from our archives Eileen talks about the importance of finding time in your life to be still and connect to your own source of inner guidance.
Britta Schmitz: Finding Nature and the Divine
“I was longing for a tribal, spiritual life close to Nature.” – Britta Schmitz recounts her first visit to the Findhorn Foundation and the Erraid Community on the West Coast of Scotland.
Ann McEllin shares about her time in the Findhorn Foundation
“Some of the most profound experiences that are going to stay with me are the meditations I’ve had here.” – Ann McEllin, finance director, talks about leaving the Findhorn Foundation in April 2024.
Shaun Vincent shares about his time in the Findhorn Foundation
“What really struck me is the way that people interact with each other, with themselves and with nature.” – Shaun Vincent, Fundraising Director, talks about leaving the Findhorn Foundation in March 2024
Katherine Collis: an Iona Love Story
“It was not until resting in the silence of the Traigh Bhan sanctuary that I understood what Iona signified.” – Katherine Collis talks about falling in love – with the Isle of Iona, the future husband who guided her there, and with the Findhorn community.