Fi Luray
I first discovered the Findhorn Foundation as a 19 year old while visiting from the States. Inspired by the organisation, I returned a decade later in 2021 to work first in the garden team, then Communications, and eventually in Education.
I am passionate about bringing people together and the potential for finding our own inner voice that the Foundation facilitates. I am delighted to be back and sharing the Findhorn Foundation’s inspiring experiences.
Ellie Homer
I first came to Findhorn in 2022 as a volunteer in the gardens, and was captivated by the work, the people and the way of life here. Here I gained a lot from the daily rhythms of meditation, attunement, love in action and working with nature. I was inspired to stay in the community after this experience, continuing to build on these practices and enjoying community life. I am passionate about all things outdoors, creating art, being with others and continuing to learn and explore
Anja
After studying both architecture and fine arts in South Africa I practiced professionally in Cape Town, London and Cornwall. Despite appearing successful, existentially I felt stuck. I decided to seek help and enrol in a 2 year one-to-one program with a creative psychotherapist, healer and forgiveness guide, who is also a Reiki master. During this time I was introduced to and started exploring for myself alternative forms of spirituality and somatic healing practices. I developed a personal spiritual practice with elements of meditation, flow of consciousness writing, breathwork, cold water therapy, dream analysis and yoga. I also developed a profound desire for PEACE, which drew me to non-dualism, non-violence and metaphysics, particularly A Course in Miracles.
Upon completion of the psychotherapy program, which coincided with changes to my circumstances, I wished to explore living in a community of like-minded people, which led me to residential volunteering at Cluny Hill in the summer of 2023. Here I learned of the core principles of the Findhorn Foundation. It was a transformative experience that deepened, expanded and accelerated my healing and capability for peace.
I have now relocated full time to Scotland and am resident in The Park Ecovillage Findhorn where I continue to pursue my spiritual practice through daily study and embodiment. I am excited by the opportunity to participate in the holding of small retreats on Iona, particularly at Traigh Bhan, which is a beautiful space in which to experiment with shared living and enjoying simplicity and peace.