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The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Spiritual
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 1962

What we do

The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, is a vibrant, diverse community nestled in the northeast of Scotland. Home to over 350 people from around the world, it is a place where everyday life is interwoven with spiritual practice, ecological awareness, and social innovation.
What began in 1962 as a small group following inner guidance has evolved into Europe’s oldest ecovillage – a living experiment in how we can live lightly on the Earth, care for one another, and co-create with nature. Our shared journey is guided by three founding principles:
✨ Inner listening
Co-creation with nature
Work as love in action
Here, sustainability isn’t just about technology – it’s about how we build relationships, honour the Earth, and live with meaning and purpose. From eco-housing and organic gardens to arts, meditation, and community life, the Park Ecovillage offers a tangible example of a holistic, regenerative way of being.
Whether you’re here for a visit or feel called to participate more deeply, we welcome you into a community that is continually evolving – locally rooted and globally connected as the Park, Findhorn Ecovillage is also a founding member of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). In 1995, it hosted the conference ‘Ecovillages and Sustainable Communities for the 21st Century.’ Following the event, 20 representatives from various ecovillages gathered for five days during which the Global Ecovillage Network was officially established.
Explore our Community History and Timeline:
https://celebratingoneincrediblefamily.org/community-history-timeline
Read our shared values: The Common Ground:
https://www.findhorn.cc/about/common-ground/
Plan your Visit to Findhorn:
https://www.visitecovillagefindhorn.uk/visit-us
https://ecovillagefindhorn.secure.retreat.guru/programs/
Come and discover what joyful, conscious living can look like.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Languages
  • English
  • Community type
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 1962
  • Started living together
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
350

How to join

If you’re interested in becoming a part of the ecovillage, we warmly encourage you to visit first and join one of our events or retreats. This is a wonderful way to get to know the community and see if it resonates with you. You’re also welcome to come for a self-led retreat, during which you’ll have the chance to connect with many aspects of community life. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and support your exploration.
We also recommend that you explore and do your own research about Findhorn, and take some time with our Self-Study Guide, which offers valuable insight into our values, practices, and way of life.
From there, you can find a place to stay here for a period of time and explore whether living in the ecovillage feels right for you.
And as a next step, you can become a member of both the New Findhorn Association (NFA) and the Ecovillage Findhorn Community Benefit Society.
Explore our events and retreats:
https://www.visitecovillagefindhorn.uk/calendar
Explore our self-led retreats:
https://ecovillagefindhorn.secure.retreat.guru/programs/
Read our Self-Study Guide:
https://www.findhorn.cc/self-study-guide/
There are many opportunities for new members to learn, engage, and discover how their unique gifts can contribute to the community.

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Our Members

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Veronika Munro

Life Long Learner and Nature Enthusiast
New Zealand
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Carolin Waldmann

Member of the Park Ecovillage Findhorn, Former GEN Intl. & GEN Europe Staff Member
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Anna Kovasna

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Strategic Lead - Community Resilience

Location

  • United Kingdom

The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn

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11 years ago

Introduction to Permaculture

Beyond agriculture or architecture, but borrowing from both, permaculture is a comprehensive design tool that can be used to better own communities, gardens, and lives. By mimicking nature to heal broken systems (both ecological and social) permaculture provides a variety of approaches for positive change. In this introductory weekend, Graham Calder of P3 Permaculture will walk participants through the basics of permaculture philosophy and design. ​ This introductory weekend is designed to equip participants with the confidence and ability to identify and overcome the design problems that surround us. The first day of the course will focus on the history, ethics, and principles of permaculture, as well as provide an introduction to its design methods. We will then use permaculture to explore solutions to the challenges we face in our homes and communities. Examples of permaculture projects from around the world will provide useful case studies. On day two we will put theory into practice: together we will go through the steps of implementing a permaculture design, from observation to the generation of appropriate design strategies. The Deanery Project is a rural learning centre and demonstration site that provides hands-on learning and skill sharing opportunities designed to strengthen community and protect the environment. Through learning about such topics as forest management, alternative energy, natural building, food sovereignty, healthy living, as well as the arts, we can improve the health of our land, waters, natural resources and communities for sustainable social and economic gain. Born out of the desire to support local values and a traditional resource-use economy, The Deanery Project evolved as a natural response to a need to protect the social fabric of the community by saving an old summer camp from private development. The project now continues to reconfigure itself in interesting ways. We have diverse partnerships with schools, all levels
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11 years ago

Construcción Invernadero con Caña

En este curso aprenderás cĂłmo construir tu propio invernadero con caña de una forma sencilla. Durante 3 dĂ­as trabajaremos en equipo, aprenderemos diferentes tĂ©cnicas de estructuras con caña y los beneficios de la reutilizaciĂłn de materiales. Experimentaremos las distintas fases de construcciĂłn y conoceremos los aspectos y detalles del proceso: – Herramientas y materiales – La caña: selecciĂłn, recolecciĂłn, preparaciĂłn y usos. – El terreno: ElecciĂłn, preparaciĂłn y marcado. – Preparar columnas para los arcos para la estructura. – Preparar los arcos – Materiales de protecciĂłn sobre los arcos. – Puertas – Colocar el plástico. Al final del curso habrás conseguido los conocimientos y las habilidades necesarias para construir tu propio invernadero donde y para quien quieras con un coste muy reducido en los materiales y de forma sencilla. TambiĂ©n habrás aprendido a trabajar con la caña en general, diferentes tĂ©cnicas de estructuras con caña, arcos y soportes, que te permitirán realizar otro tipo de estructuras, pergolados, etc…. “Ahora es el momento de obtener las habilidades necesarias para el futuro” Para quien: Ideal para autoconstructor@s, personas involucradas en cooperaciĂłn al desarrollo, agricultura y actividad social en zonas urbanas, rurales asĂ­ como en paĂ­ses en vĂ­as de desarrollo. Para participar en el Curso no se necesitan habilidades y ni conocimientos previos. Plazas limitadas. Fecha lĂ­mite de inscripciĂłn el 10 de Noviembre. Horario De 9.30 a 13.30 y de 15.00 a 18.00 InversiĂłn 175€ – incluye alojamiento y todas las comidas (ecolĂłgicas y vegetarianas). Lugar: Los Molinos del RĂ­o Aguas – AlmerĂ­a InformaciĂłn e inscripciones: dc*****@***il.com – tel. 635 412 108 www.culturadelatierra.net Imparte: Jef Carrick – Tiene mas de 15 años de experiencia en bioconstrucciĂłn en Reino Unido. DescubriĂł su pasiĂłn por la caña hace 6 años en Los Molinos del Rio Aguas junto con John Cory–Wright de Canya Viva y desde entonces e

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