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.
Kate Waring
ONLINE MEDITATION COORDINATOR
I arrived at Cluny in 2019, and just as I was settling into the Findhorn community, life had a wonderful surprise in store – I became a mum! Although it wasn’t something I’d originally planned, motherhood has turned out to be the most beautiful and unexpected blessing.
Now that my daughter is a bit older, I’m back working part-time with the Foundation. My role involves supporting our team by answering guest emails and helping our retreat facilitators and Andrew, our Education Director, with their work.
Over the past few years, I’ve been delving into The Law of One, a set of teachings that’s had a profound impact on me. It explores the unity of all things and the journey of spiritual growth, adding real richness to my own path.