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People are drawn to visit Ecovillage Findhorn in different ways – for author and philanthropist Lisette Schuitemaker, her visit over 25 years ago became the first of hundreds. Here’s her story.

Simply be yourself. Look past the fanfare and drama to what is enduring. Take time to clarify what is important to you and let non-essentials fall away.

As we celebrated our 62nd birthday, the first part of the community buy-in was achieved: a large part of The Park Ecovillage has moved into community ownership. History has been made! 

Ecovillage Findhorn community's new Sanctuary, the Light of Findhorn, is close to being finished.
The original sanctuary was destroyed by fire in 2021.

From the beginning – since the 1960s – the spiritual community here in Findhorn has been conscious of the possibility of connecting with the unseen intelligence that exists around us. The spirit of nature connection is still being nurtured today.

The new, community-owned Light of Findhorn Sanctuary is beginning to take shape – the foundations and lower wall are now in place! It replaces the original sanctuary that was lost to fire in April 2021.

Celestial fireworks danced over The Park in May, on a weekend when the Northern Lights were seen as far south in Britain as Cornwall. These stunning images were taken by community member Adele Napier.

A moving Findhorn-style green burial for a beloved pillar of the community.

23 April 2024: A day to celebrate, as building work began today on our new Sanctuary, 56 years after the original Main Sanctuary opened in April 1968. 

The Phoenix Cafe in the Park Ecovillage in Findhorn is ‘a prime spot’, says Scottish news outlet The Press & Journal, and not only for the menu. Visit for a vibrant calendar of live events, music, open mics and art exhibition openings.