“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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

“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.

How a sacred apple tree was lovingly relocated after trauma and loss.

The world is taking a pause… Today we celebrate the Solstice on 21 June – Summer in the North and Winter in the South. There are so many ways to mark this timeless moment with gratitude.

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

Callum Bell, a Findhorn Foundation Co-worker and Eco-village resident, shares his personal experience of transformation, friendships and discoveries brought to light by participating in Experience week.

Beltane, the festival of springtime energies, abundance, life, love, passion, vitality, joy, fertility and conception. Here’s how you can create your own meaningful celebration for this special time of the year.

In this 1978 interview, Dorothy Maclean talks about her spiritual journey and her connection with the devas, or nature spirits, and how she first contacted them in the early days

This piece was published in One Earth 5, Spring 1978 and was written by Francois Duquesne. We reshare this poem in celebration of the Earth and all life.

Learn more about Judy McAllister’s extraordinary journey with nature and the power of connecting with trees.

Hear from Iona Retreat participant, Marilisa Patini, in her travel diary ‘A veranda towards infinity.’

A fourth person has been missing from the traditional tale of three Findhorn spiritual community founders – Peter and Eileen Caddy, and Dorothy Maclean. Here is a little of Lena Lamont’s story, shared by her daughter, Ruth.

As Scotland’s pioneering eco-settlement turns 60 years old, what is new, asks May East, the Findhorn Foundation’s representative at the United Nations.

From a desolate caravan park to a thriving international settlement with strong ties to the United Nations – as we celebrate our community’s 60th birthday today, here’s a look at the incredible growth and positive planetary change that’s happened here.

It’s 50 years since the Foundation’s Sanctuary on the Isle of Iona was consecrated. To mark the anniversary, David Spangler – who took part in the original ceremony – shared these moving and important words for our time.

For a while rock star Mike Scott of The Waterboys was Eileen Caddy’s personal Sanctuary escort. Here’s his memory of this treasured ritual.