“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.

"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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.