Seven Days That Can Change Your World

Experience Week is the most effective way to engage with this vibrant, international, spiritual community. It has been running successfully since 1974 and continues to be our most popular programme, with over 30,000 participants to date.

It is an unforgettable week, rich in opportunities for personal growth and the chance to meet others who want to live consciously and creatively. It is also an invitation to let go of your limits, open to love and to 'be the change' you want to see in the world.

As a guest you will experience the spiritual principles on which the community is based: attunement to the sacred, inner listening, respect for the interconnection of all life, service to the planet and personal sharing.

The programme provides an opportunity to take part in many aspects of daily life here including joining one of the various community work departments for four mornings - the gardens, the kitchens, homecare or maintenance - giving you an opportunity to practice work as love in action and to interact with staff and other community guests. The week also includes meditation, sacred dance, a nature outing and being part of a supportive group, all combined with laughter and love.

It is a rich and active week, and we ask that you come with a willingness to participate fully, give of yourself and engage with others. In all our activities we aim to create an atmosphere which enables you to connect with or deepen your experience of spirit, allowing it to work its transforming effect within you and the group.

Experience Week is based either at The Park or in Forres at Cluny Hill College, formerly a gracious Victorian hotel which was purchased by the Foundation in 1975. When based at our Cluny Hill campus, Experience Week participants still have the opportunity to visit or work at The Park.

The week runs from Saturday to Friday evening, ending with a celebration dinner with your group. Your accommodation on Friday evening is included in the week. Participants should ensure that you arrive before noon on the first day, so that the group can begin together. A comfortable knowledge of English is necessary so that language will not limit your participation in the programme. We also offer Experience Weeks in other languages during the summer months.


Booking Your Experience Week
When you book your Experience Week, please write a letter telling us about yourself, your spiritual background if any, and why you want to visit. (Most people write between one and two pages). You can book using the links on this page, or print out and fax a Booking Form

Please book as far in advance as you can to ensure the dates you prefer, as Experience Week is a popular programme. Please wait for confirmation of your booking before you travel. Please arrange your travel plans so you can register between 10am and 12 noon on the Saturday that your programme begins. It is important for you to be present for the first session of the week, which begins early Saturday afternoon.

Price:
£ 365 participants with low income
£ 435 participants with medium income
£ 535 participants with high income

Price from November 1st:
£ 385 participants with low income
£ 455 participants with medium income
£ 555 participants with high income

includes 7 nights accommodation and all meals

The current prices above for medium and high incomes have increased slightly from previously published prices in our printed brochure. We find it necessary to make these changes to help cover the rising costs of providing our programmes. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Limited bursary funds are available towards the cost of participating in this programme and we encourage those who need help with payment to apply. You can find more information on page ...

Special Price - if you book an Experience Week between 29 November and 28 February inclusive, and also book an Exploring Community Life or Spiritual Practice week directly following your Experience Week, we will give you a reduction of £115 on the total price.