Erraid Experience Week
A transformative journey of Spirit, Nature and Connection
Enliven your soul on the enchanted shores of Erraid
Embark on a mystical journey to Erraid, a breathtakingly elemental island nestled on the edge of Scotland's wild west coast. Here the raw beauty of nature intertwines with intentional community life and spiritual exploration, offering you a sanctuary to deepen your connection to Spirit, embrace your authentic self and discover joyful harmony in the rhythm of island life.
Discover a week of transformation
In the heart of this sacred space, the Erraid Experience Week invites you to immerse yourself in a transformative residential experience where spirituality and community interweave. Guided by the core practices of the Findhorn Foundation, you'll embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and connection.
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During your Experience Week you will find time to…
Connect with Spirit
Engage in meditations, attunements, and ceremonies that illuminate your inner light and anchor you to the timeless wisdom of the natural world. Awaken your spiritual essence and feel the pulse of the divine resonating within you.
Engage with nature
Participate in nurturing activities such as tending to the gardens and wandering along the rugged shores. Experience the profound interconnectedness of life as you cultivate a deeper appreciation for the beauty that surrounds you.
Live in community
Share nourishing meals, heartfelt stories, and joyous laughter with fellow seekers. Foster deep connections and friendships that transcend the ordinary, enriching your experience and creating a sense of belonging.
Embrace creative exploration
Celebrate your spirit through dance, art, ritual, and playful expression. Tap into your creativity and discover new dimensions of joy and self-expression.
Nourish your Soul in solitude
Take time for personal reflection and communion with nature. Follow your own path to moments of gratitude and insight, honoring the sacredness of your journey.
You will leave this week with learnings for your future…
Community living: a sacred space for authenticity
Erraid offers a haven where you can shed the layers of daily life, liberating yourself from societal expectations to unveil your true self. Whether you’re planting seeds in the earth or partaking in group reflections, every moment becomes an opportunity for mindful presence, spiritual alignment, and heartfelt connection.
Practical spirituality: empowering everyday life
Equip yourself with a toolkit of transformative practices that seamlessly integrate spirituality into your daily routine. Simple yet profound actions — such as blessing your food, beginning your day with meditation, and sharing authentically — empower you to embody Spirit in every aspect of your life.
Everyday magic: embrace the unexpected
Experience the unique magic that permeates the Erraid Experience Week, where synchronicities, meaningful encounters, and moments of clarity abound. Open your heart to the mystery of life and embrace the profound interconnectedness of all things.
Inner change: an invitation for personal transformation
The Erraid Experience Week is more than a retreat; it’s an invitation to embody spirituality, to love where you are, and to live with intention. Join us on Erraid, where the elemental beauty of nature meets the timeless wisdom of Spirit, allowing you to rediscover the joy of simply being.
We hope that your experiences will serve you when you are back at home and allow you to integrate your newfound learnings into your daily life.
Step into this sacred journey
Love where you are
Love who you are
Love those you are with and
Love what you are doing.
Your adventure awaits on the enchanting shores of Erraid!
Starts: Multiple start dates available
Retreat duration: 6 days
Price: £800
(including experience fees, all meals and shared accommodation)
Erraid Experience Week FAQs
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There is an Erraid Sanctuary just up the hill from the cottages. You are welcome to sit and meditate by yourself when group meditations are not happening.
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Vegetarian meals are provided and breakfast is self-serve in your cottage.
You will be assigned to our KP (Kitchen Party) rota to wash up dishes for 1 or 2 shifts during your stay.
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We can sometimes take you to Fionnphort on Wednesdays, (depending upon available drivers and/or vehicles) where you can catch the ferry across to the Isle of Iona to explore its mystical beaches and the ancient abbey.
Some guests choose to walk. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to walk to the ferry from Erraid.
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You will share a house with one of the members of our community, or other guests but we will not ask you to share a bedroom; although do be aware that our side bedrooms link together so you may have to walk through another guests room.
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At the end of your stay we ask you to put love back into your cottage by cleaning it and leaving it as you found it ready for our new guests.
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You can walk up to the observatory, make a wish on the wishing stone, watch the seals at ‘Seal Bay’, swim in the waters of the beautiful beach at Balfour Bay and enjoy the Erraid's unspoiled wild, ancient landscape. We also have an extensive library, both spiritual and fiction to read in the cottages.
For more information about travel arrangements, food requirements and cancellations visit our Booking FAQs page.
Inner listening
Learn to be still and go within, accessing the deep inner wisdom that you always carry with you.
Co-creation with nature
Collaborate with the intelligence of nature for a more connected and creative relationship with the world around you.
Love in action
Bring love into everything you do, using it as an opportunity to move beyond limiting beliefs and shape a new future.