June 2025
The blessings of an exquisite new sanctuary are already evident in a greater sense of cohesion in our collective body. PET is grateful to have been approached by the FF in December ’22 to take on this essential aspect of our purpose and existence in this spiritual centre.
The two and a half years since have seen unceasing practice of the 3Ps: Patience, Persistence and Perseverance. It took three brain-teaser applications to the Community Ownership Fund (COF) to reach success in December ’23 bringing in a crucial £194,600; Greenleaf Design & Build generously prioritised the building work before a full order book, and broke ground already in October ’23, getting to grips with construction in May ’24.
Photos by Amanda Haworth
The COF grant imposed a tight time schedule for delivery yet GLDB rose to the occasion. It was good seeing many young people from the local area employed on site – surely one aim of the government grant.
Photos by Mark Richards, Aurora Imaging
Deep gratitude to Jay, Ruari and their GLDB team for an exquisite result. Also to Alessandro and Anni, who contributed countless hours of pro bono professional services in support of Kathy as she ferried this complex and constantly – if gloriously – challenging labour of love through to completion.
Jonathan poured his agape into organising Love in Action work parties, who devotedly produced the pillars and benches from storm or fire-downed trees; Amanda as chair of PET rose to the Findhorn Foundation’s request that PET become ‘steward’ of the building, to hold it in perpetuity on behalf of the Community; and now Karen has answered the call to be Sanctuary Focaliser.
Karen is doing a magnificent job of organising the dozens of willing helpers who lovingly care for this jewel that now graces our Community. She has exercised logistical skills in balancing the many daily, weekly and monthly meditations and multiple etceteras.
PET’s primary motivation to step up was in order to coalesce and draw down the higher energies that flow through this centre, thus healing the wounds of Covid and arson, and in support of the next phase of our service to the world. The Light of Findhorn sanctuary is for everyone – near and far – who wishes to use this sacred space to mark significant moments in their lives.
For details on how to arrange your event (including a donation towards running costs) please get in touch with Karen, [email protected]
