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.

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.

“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

“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.

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.

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.

How a sacred apple tree was lovingly relocated after trauma and loss.

The Findhorn Foundation, Collective Architecture, and community organisations have collaborated on a mission to shape the future of the Park Ecovillage Findhorn.

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.

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, 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.

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

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.

Learn more about Judy McAllister’s extraordinary journey with nature and the power of connecting with trees.

Hear from Iona Retreat participant, Marilisa Patini, in her travel diary ‘A veranda towards infinity.’