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 Community Members

Veronika Munro

Life Long Learner and Nature Enthusiast
New Zealand

Carolin Waldmann

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

Anna Kovasna

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Strategic Lead - Community Resilience

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  • United Kingdom

The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn

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1 month ago

Social Media Intern

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Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.
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Applied Ecology and Permaculture Design

Setting. VerdEnergia Pacifica is situated in the mountainous region of Puriscal, Costa Rica. While the Puriscal area is largely deforested, we have worked hard to reforest our corner of the neighborhood and are happily situated in a lush jungle oasis with fresh spring water, lots of fruit trees and a few humble waterfalls. Our area is largely untouched by tourism and our local community embodies a true Costa Rican campo environment. Students have access to our facilities, including a yoga/dance studio, community library and a spring-fed swimming pool. Pricing. Course starts at $1775. A non-refundable $400 deposit is due upon your registration (this is not an additional fee). The rest is paid upon arrival in cash. We calculate course prices based on where you choose to stay, and what you choose to eat. A camping spot (with your own gear), full vegetarian (vegan optional) meals and daily yoga/meditation is included in the basic cost of the course. The price of beds (private and dorms) and meat with meals is additional. We are happy to offer a few subsidized or discounted spots to Costa Ricans and other residents of Central/South America. Please inquire on our website for information about discounts. Sleeping Arrangements. We have a range of accommodations available, including private rooms, dormitory beds, and camping spots. It is important to understand that our infrastructure is integrated with the surrounding natural environment; all rooms are open-air. • Camping spot (No additional cost) • Dorm bed (+$15/night) • Private room (+$30/night) We cannot supply tents or bedding for campers. Hammock space is very limited, so if you plan on bringing a hammock, please plan accordingly. Food. Each meal features farm-fresh, local ingred

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