Autumn Staff & Council Meeting in Findhorn Community

In the midst of November & autumn storms GEN Europe staff and council met for their bi-annual Meeting – this time in Findhorn Community in Scotland! From November 11th to 16th, we gathered to review, discuss, tweak, and celebrate the past year’s work. As GEN Europe’s team operates mostly online, these in-person meetings are always valuable and unique.

The Agenda was filled with important topics from Gathering updates to strategic timeline work. We also used this time to connect deeply on a human level. Mornings, breaks, and evenings were filled with laughter, games, personal conversations, and cultural activities. On Tuesday evening we were invited to a joined fishbowl discussion with the Findhorn community. Two hours filled with meaningful conversations around community life’s joy & challenges and youth in ecovillages. We were also honoured to celebrate Findhorn’s 62nd birthday with a weekend of cultural highlights. The week concluded with a special treat—attending a concert by former team member Caro Waldmann’s band and enjoying her soulful singing. We will soon share more details on these special cultural events, so stay tuned!

As we reflect on this productive & intense week, we come back energized with heartfelt connections, in order to tackle the challenges ahead and continue serving our members with renewed focus and passion. Thanks to Findhorn Community for hosting us in this important moment of organisational work. It was a valuable opportunity for collaboration, reflection, and strategic planning. It ensures that GEN Europe remains prepared to achieve its mission and support its members efficiently in the years ahead.