Stillness and Light: Winter Solstice Retreat at Findhorn
Wednesday 17th - Monday 22nd December 2025
Winter Solstice is the point when the shortening days begin to lengthen again. Traditionally it is a time for introspection, reflection, dreaming and visioning. Celebrate this turning point of the year in one of the world’s most famous communities. Join us on a journey of Stillness and Light.
At this solstice moment, the sun appears to pause. We too can pause as we take time to reflect on the last year, to sift through the events of those twelve months and unearth the gifts. We can consciously bring those gifts with us as we move forward into the new year, echoing the return of the sun’s light. We will use a toolkit to creatively engage with our vision, dreams and wishes for 2026, that can be used again and again.
Every year the Findhorn community marks winter solstice with a special ritual. Stillness & Light takes you on a journey of reflection, integration and inspiration, culminating with the opportunity to join us for this powerful ritual as you step into 2026.
Please click here for full details of dates, times, retreat content, travel and accommodation options.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
- A four-and-a-half day guided retreat
- Activities and meditations to reflect, harvest and release 2025
- Creative toolkit to focus, clarify and anchor a vision for 2026
- Special community Winter Solstice ritual
- Time and space to explore the community, woods, beach and bay
- Meditation, singing, dancing and other community activities at Findhorn
- Tour the Findhorn community and learn about its origins, history and purpose
- Indulge the senses with sauna, hot tub or massage
DATES: Wednesday 18th December - Monday 22nd December
cost: £225 / £195 early bird *
£390 for two booking together
Reserve your place with £150 deposit
OFFER: Book with a friend and get a discount (Book a twin/double room and halve the price of accommodation too)
* Early bird ends Samhain/Halloween 31st October. Bookings close 15th December. Prices are non-residential. Accommodation options can be found on the retreat website.
ABOUT JACQUELINE:
Jacqueline has lived and worked in the Findhorn community since 2011. She has facilitated many of the community's foundational courses including Experience Week, Being in Community, Group Discovery Games and the Ecovillage Training.
She is a facilitator, transpersonal counsellor, art therapist, reiki master teacher, life coach and an animal communication tutor and mentor. Jacqueline has also created and led multiple programmes and retreats globally as well as at Findhorn, including interspecies communication trainings, nature connection retreats, reiki trainings and Joanna Macy's 'Work that Reconnects'.
She is passionate about reconnecting people to their love of themselves, others and the the natural world, and helping restore balance and harmony between the human and the more-than-human realms
www.understandinganimals.org
LOCATION:
Findhorn Ecovillage
The Park, Findhorn, Forres Moray IV36 3TZ
www.ecovillagefindhorn.com
www.findhorn.org
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