Findhorn Hinterland Trust

A day to explore how we could live our lives as if ‘The G.O.D. (‘Game overall director’ ) all in all things mattered’... What is ‘sacred’? What would help us to live our lives in alignment with the values which we hold ‘sacred’? How can we honor the Spirit within all of Nature’s creatures - great & small? How can we turn our work into ‘worship’ - and acts of devotion? These are questions we will explore on this day dedicated to ‘sacred ways’. ‘Sacred Ways’ draws on the wisdom of ancient traditions of many cultures to find our own, authentic ways which can connect us with the sacred in an increasingly profane world. ‘I have found a way to live in the presence of the lord’ - Krishna Dass. This workshop will be facilitated by Kajedo Wanderer - Land Manager of the Findhorn ‘Hinterland’, Forester, Gardener, Wanderer...

This is a unique opportunity to get up close with the Nature that surrounds the Findhorn Community. The workshop will be facilitated by Alan Watson Featherstone and Heather Paul. Alan is an Ecologist, Findhorn Hinterland Trustee and founder of the award-winning charity Trees for Life. Drawing on their connection with the land, and their deep knowledge of many of the species that live there, Alan and Heather will introduce you to some of the plants, lichens, insects and birds in this area, and the fascinating ecological relationships that link them together as part of the web of life. You’ll learn to recognise and identify some of the key species occurring on the Hinterland site, and will gain knowledge and insights about the fundamental relationships that are essential to healthy ecosystems.

‘Edges are the places of greatest vitality…’ (Permaculture) Enjoy this 7-night camping retreat offering the opportunity to experience yourself and our community in a communal group setting. There will be a special emphasis on the nature in this magical part of the world. We will camp at the edge of the woodland near our firepit and shelter next to the world-famous ecovillage and 20 min walk from the historic fishing village of Findhorn. This week is intended as an introduction to the spiritual Findhorn-eco-community as well as an honouring of your individual journeys. We will explore some of the spiritual and nature practices that have been developed over the past 60+ years and have shaped our lives here: ‘Inner listening', ‘Co-creation with the Intelligence of Nature’ and ‘Love in Action’. We will also have sharing circles around the fire, playful group-building exercises, attunements and more. Please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag). All food will be provided

Immerse yourself in the amazing world of the honey bee and discover the art of practical beekeeping at the Findhorn apiary. This hands on weekend is open to everyone from 8 to 98, total beginners to experienced beekeepers who have an open and enquiring mind and want to know more about these communal animals that have coexisted with flowering plants for over 100 million years. Delve into the fascinating life cycle of these insects, the equipment needed to keep them and how we humans can help them with their essential pollination work as well as provide us with excess honey to delight our senses and palates. All protective equipment will be provided with the preferred option to make this a camping weekend using the FHT camping pads, Woodland Shelter and compost toilets in Wilkies Wood with all vegetarian meals included. We are also open to day visitors with their own accommodation joining us for these two days of discovery.

This camping retreat offers a week of gentle exploration of the ‘wilder places’ within us to help discover and celebrate our own true nature in the reflection of Nature around us. Not on a manicured campsite nor in a remote wilderness, but in the wilder parts of the land between the Park Ecovillage Findhorn community and the sea. It will be a ‘tribal experience’ with a group of likeminded participants, with group ‘sharings’ and plenty of unstructured individual time to relax into where and who we are. There will also be room for us as individuals to participate in offers of shared practices of the Findhorn eco-community - regular group meditations, singing & dancing, one-off events and more. You will need to bring your own camping equipment although the Findhorn Hinterland Trust, who will be running this programme, does have a few tents that can be rented out if necessary). All meals are included in the cost for this programme.

This experiential 1-day workshop is based on a revolutionary course developed by Joseph Cornell who established the Sharing Nature Worldwide organisation and movement dedicated to helping people all over the world to deepen their relationship with nature. It will be led by Roy Simpson a former US Park Ranger and long-term friend of Joseph with 30+ years’ experience delivering these ‘sharing nature’ activities. It is for teachers, educators and anyone interested in this approach that inspires wonder in the natural world.

‘Edges are the places of greatest vitality…’ (Permaculture) Enjoy this 7-night camping retreat offering the opportunity to experience yourself and our community in a communal group setting. There will be a special emphasis on the nature in this magical part of the world. We will camp at the edge of the woodland near our firepit and shelter next to the world-famous ecovillage and 20 min walk from the historic fishing village of Findhorn. This week is intended as an introduction to the spiritual Findhorn-eco-community as well as an honouring of your individual journeys. We will explore some of the spiritual and nature practices that have been developed over the past 60+ years and have shaped our lives here: ‘Inner listening', ‘Co-creation with the Intelligence of Nature’ and ‘Love in Action’. We will also have sharing circles around the fire, playful group-building exercises, attunements and more. Please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag). All food will be provided

A fun and hands-on workshop learning how to use different woodworking tools by building a unique wooden bench seat as part of a team effort. This is not fine carpentry but problem solving to transform thick planking with few straight lines and right angles into a piece of wooden art. It involves practical problem solving and developing physical skills with tools to transform simple natural materials into something beautiful and functional. All tools and materials are supplied and the different stages of the process are covered. All protective equipment will be provided with the preferred option to make this a camping weekend using the FHT camping pads, Woodland Shelter and compost toilets in Wilkies Wood with all vegetarian meals included. We are also open to day visitors with their own accommodation joining us for these two days of creativity.

This experiential 1-day workshop is based on a revolutionary course developed by Joseph Cornell who established the Sharing Nature Worldwide organisation and movement dedicated to helping people all over the world to deepen their relationship with nature. It will be led by Roy Simpson a former US Park Ranger and long-term friend of Joseph with 30+ years’ experience delivering these ‘sharing nature’ activities. It is for teachers, educators and anyone interested in this approach that inspires wonder in the natural world.