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.

“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.

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.

“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.

“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.

On his return from the islands of Iona and Erraid Terence Gilbey (CEO) reflects on the power of presence and how the Findhorn Foundation’s three core practices “teach us that presence is a choice and it is always available to us, no matter where we are.”

“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.

Terence Gilbey writes about what’s happening next in the Findhorn Foundation: retreats starting on Iona, the return of Experience Week on Erraid and a possible third location for programming in 2025.

“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.

We are launching our new weeklong Spirit of Iona experience at Traigh Bhan from 6 July 2024. The retreat is designed to gently nurture connection in a less structured setting, allowing time to go within and listen to the voice of spirit and nature. 

An update from Mark Anderson, Chair of Trustees, about the Findhorn Foundation’s transition from a Charitable Trust to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).

“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.

Starting this summer, the Findhorn Foundation is going to offer Experience Weeks and Retreat Weeks again on the islands Iona and Erraid on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland.