Join us at the Sanctuary opening!
Join a global livestream of the Sanctuary opening on 20 April 2025, or be there in person!
The long-awaited opening of the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary is almost here!
It’s a time to gather – heart to heart, soul to soul, in Spirit, celebration, reflection, and dedication – whether you join us in person or from afar.
On Easter Sunday and Monday, 20 and 21 April 2025, we’ll be celebrating a truly special moment in the history of the Park Ecovillage Findhorn as we gather in person, or online, to celebrate the opening of the Sanctuary.
This beautiful new space, designed to hold up to 80 meditators, stands as a symbol of our collective resilience and renewal, replacing the much-loved sanctuary that graced this site for 53 years before the fire in April 2021. Its creation has been a true labour of love and community endeavour, shaped by years of community visioning, attunements, donations, and collective action.
‘All of us at Park Ecovillage Trust are profoundly grateful to our entire community – both near and far – as well as to our partners, donors, and collaborators,’ said Kathy Tyler, Sanctuary Project Coordinator. ‘The Sanctuary stands as a testament to our collective resilience, community spirit, and unwavering commitment to our shared spiritual and ecological values.
‘This is a milestone for us all, and we warmly invite you to come together in gratitude and celebration as we welcome Light of Findhorn Sanctuary into being.’
How to be there, in person or online
Join us in-person or online for a special hour-long ceremony, which will include:
An invitation to personally meet and connect to the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary
A guided meditation followed by 20 minutes of silence
Time for reflection and connection with this sacred space
A closing blessing, sending the energy out into the world.
The programme (all times are British Standard Time, BST)
Sunday 20 April
10am Children’s Sanctuary – David Hammond will lead a joyful start, setting the tone for this sacred space to flourish for generations to come. Contact Karen Grant, sanctuary.focaliser@parkecovillagetrust.co.uk for details.
4pm or 6pm (2 ceremonies) – Join us outside the Sanctuary to hold the space in silent presence, or sign up to meditate inside during one of two ceremonies, led by Kathy Tyler (each ceremony accommodates 80 participants). Please arrive at 3.40 for the 4pm ceremony.
Monday 21 April
11am – Join us outside the Sanctuary to hold the space in silent presence, or sign up to meditate inside during the Monday ceremony, led by Kathy Tyler (the ceremony accommodates 80 participants).
Book here to attend either the 4pm, 6pm or 11am ceremony in person. In person
Meditate in the Sanctuary overnight – no sign-up required
The Sanctuary will remain open all night for meditators, with Guardians present, from 7pm Easter Sunday until 10.45am, Easter Monday, 21 April .
Meditate in the new Sanctuary on Easter Monday, 21 April after the 11am ceremony– no sign-up required
The sanctuary will remain open until its ‘regular’ closing time (TBC).
GLOBAL LIVESTREAM | 3.15-5.15PM BST | EASTER SUNDAY, 20 APRIL
Can’t be here in person? Tune in from where you are! Starting at 3:15pm BST, Yvonne Cuneo will bring you live updates, interviews, and insights before stepping inside the Sanctuary to share this sacred moment with all watching. There will be a recording available afterwards. Yvonne is well-known for her popular Facebook ‘lovestream’ series, Walking Each Other Home.
Book here to join the livestream. Livestream
‘May the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary be a place where each and everyone is welcome, and may the Love of the Sacred prevail in all Hearts that enter into its inner sanctum.’ Kathy Tyler, Sanctuary Project Coordinator, speaking at the blessing ceremony in October 2023
We look forward to celebrating this special community milestone with you!
