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ECOVILLAGE FINDHORN SAMHAIN FESTIVAL
HONOURING OUR ANCESTORS

Fri Oct 31st – Mon Nov 3rd 2025
A Fundraiser for Ecovillage Findhorn and the Universal Hall
A Weekend of celebrating and honouring our Ancestors, with dance, ritual, food, healing, guising, music, film & storytelling. 

Samhain is an ancient Celtic Festival that marks the end of the harvest season. The veil between the human world and the spirit world is thin, giving us a precious time to commune, connect and celebrate with our Ancestors.​

FULL PROGRAMME

Date – Fri 31st Oct

Time  - 5.30pm – 6.15pm

Event  -  OPENING CEREMONY & SHADOW PUPPET STORY

“ The Story of Samhain”

With  -  Karen Grant & Mhari Baxter

Venue  - Youth Building

Cost  -  Donation

Ages  -  All

 

Date  - Friday 31st Oct

Time  -  6.30pm – 9.30pm

Event  -  DINING WITH OUR ANCESTORS

“Dine with a Loved One who has passed, bring a photo, share a story”.

With  - Gay Taaffe & Donnah Murray

Venue – Sunshine Room

Cost – ₤12.00

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Date – Sat 1st Nov

Time - 9.30am - 11am

Event – SAMHAIN SACRED DANCE

With – With Kathryn Kusa

Venue - Universal Hall

Cost – ₤3 to ₤5

Ages – 14 +

 

Date – Sat 1st Nov

Time – 11.30 am 12.45pm

Event – EMBRACE

“A group healing and ancestral guide (re) connection circle”

With – Charu & Kripa

Venue - Legacy

Cost – ₤15 to ₤10

Ages - 18+

 

Date - Sat 1st Nov
Time – 2.30pm - 3.30/4pm
Event – DEATH CAFE
" An open space to share your thoughts and feelings on death and dying"
With – Juanna Ladaga (Moray Coast Death Cafe)
Venue – Hinterland Shelter - Wilkies Woods
Cost - Free
Ages - 18+

 

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Date -  Sat 1st Nov

Time – 5.30pm - 11pm

Event – AFTER GUISING PARTY

Pot Luck Dinner, Disco, Fireside Jam and Storytelling

Bring a story or a tune

With – Lisa Shaw & Karen Grant

Venue – Soillse Yurt

Cost - Free

Ages - All

 

Date – Sun 2nd Nov

Time – 9.30am - 11am

Event – SAMHAIN TAIZE & SONGS

With – Karen Wykes

Venue – UniversalHall

Cost – Donation

Ages - All

 

Date - Sun 2nd Nov

Time – 5.15pm – 6.45pm

Event – FILM: “The Soul Kisses the Body”

With – Peter Findlay – Filmed by Lorenz Gramman

Venue – Legacy Building

Cost – ₤10 to ₤6

Ages - 16+

 

Date - Sun 2nd Nov

Time – 6.45pm - 9pm

Event – SHAMANIC TRANCE DANCE

with Live Percussions

With – Valeria Albergio & Karen Grant

Venue – Universal Hall

Cost – ₤15 to ₤10

Ages – 18+

 

Date – Mon 3rd Nov

Time – 11am  - 11.45am

Event – CLOSING CEREMONY

With – Karen Grant & Gay Taaffe

Venue – CC Garden

Cost - Free

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