by Karin Bogliolo & Carly Newfeld
242 pages paperback with original illustrations by Marko Pogacnik
Findhorn--the name still evokes a sense of adventure into a totally new world of living in community, cooperating with the nature kingdoms and bringing spirit into our daily lives. Many years ago, The Magic of Findhorn, a bestselling book, captured the imagination of the world and caused a multitude of people to visit the community and experience for themselves a new and exciting way of working and living together. Now, more than a quarter of a century later, both the Findhorn Community and the world have changed considerably and Karin Bogliolo, a former long-term community member, returns on a quest to see if the magic is still there. Encouraged by her innovative writer friend, Carly Newfeld, who lived at Findhorn in the early 70's, Karin begins to build a fascinating, fresh picture of the ground-breaking community as it is today.
Karin's quirky, down-to-earth personality and sense of humour enliven her investigations. She talks to present members, engages in their daily lives and challenges, shares their family meals, and recounts their differing viewpoints--all the while re-living her own experiences of Findhorn. Despite the difficulties caused by growth, finances, changing personalities and the departure and death of co-founder Peter Caddy, is there still magic at Findhorn? Do people ever leave--even when they go away?
If you have ever visited the Findhorn Community, whether for a day, a week, a month or for many years, this book will help you remember your experience and give you an insight into where the community is now--in the 21st century. For those of you who haven't yet visited the community, this book may be the one that finally tempts you to make the journey. At the very least it will transport you to a space deep inside yourself where you may just connect with magic.