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
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