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Transition Fund has reached its goal!
Thanks to your generous support we have now reached our goal of £223,000 and are moving forward with the work to restart education programs.
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.
‘WHY’ Vision Sessions: Results
Earlier this year we consulted with our stakeholders about ‘why the world needs the Findhorn Foundation’. Here are the results of the insightful and deeply enriching discussions we had.
Stewarding FF Assets and Community Consultation Process
Despite a challenging few months, we are stepping into a new season, with updates on asset stewardship and gratitude for community contributions to our visioning process.
Apple Tree’s Dream Realised on Valentine’s Day
How a sacred apple tree was lovingly relocated after trauma and loss.
Collaborative Vision for Tomorrow: Strategic Framework & Local Place Plan
The Findhorn Foundation, Collective Architecture, and community organisations have collaborated on a mission to shape the future of the Park Ecovillage Findhorn.
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
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.
Every day a World Environment Day: Designing plastic out of our lives
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’s Experienceful Week
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 and May Day – The Celtic Festival of Fertility
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.
Rise to the highest you know: An interview with Dorothy Maclean
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
Attunement to Logos Earth
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.
Listening to the Voices of Trees
Learn more about Judy McAllister’s extraordinary journey with nature and the power of connecting with trees.
A week on the sacred island of Iona, the cradle of Scotland
Hear from Iona Retreat participant, Marilisa Patini, in her travel diary ‘A veranda towards infinity.’
Meet Terence Gilbey, the Foundation’s new Chief Executive
We’re very happy to announce that Terence Gilbey has joined the Findhorn Foundation as Chief Executive, after a six-month search process.
The story of Lena Lamont, the fourth founder of the Findhorn Foundation
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.
After 60 years, what’s new?
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.
60 years, what an inspiring journey!
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.
Celebrating 50 years on Iona: David Spangler
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.