The Founders of Findhorn: A Christian Warning on Peter, Eileen Caddy & Dorothy Maclean’s Spiritual Legacy
Peter, Eileen Caddy & Dorothy Maclean: Findhorn’s Founders and the Dangerous Spirituality Behind the Movement
In the lush northern coast of Scotland lies a community known for gardens, sustainability, and spiritual harmony with nature. This is the Findhorn Community—founded in the 1960s by Peter and Eileen Caddy and Dorothy Maclean. While this group has been praised for its ecological innovation, its spiritual roots are far from biblical and steeped in New Age, occultic practices that contradict the Word of God.
Who Were Peter and Eileen Caddy?
Peter Caddy was a former Royal Air Force officer and hotelier. His wife, Eileen Caddy, claimed to receive divine messages from “the God Within,” which guided her decisions and spiritual insights. These “messages” later became foundational teachings for the Findhorn Community.
Peter was deeply influenced by the Rosicrucian teachings, a mystical blend of Gnosticism, alchemy, astrology, and other esoteric practices. This background paved the way for his acceptance of channeling, inner guidance, and other occult philosophies.
Dorothy Maclean: Communing with Nature Spirits
Dorothy Maclean brought a unique dimension to the group—claiming direct communication with “devas” or nature spirits that guided her in gardening and ecological balance. These beings, according to her writings, were intelligent spiritual entities tasked with overseeing different aspects of the natural world.
In reality, this is nothing short of divination and communication with spirits, both of which are forbidden in Scripture. Maclean taught that by aligning with these spirits, humans could co-create with nature to heal the planet and themselves.
What Did They Believe?
The founders of Findhorn believed in:
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Channeling inner guidance: Eileen taught people to listen to the “voice within,” which she claimed was divine.
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Nature spirit communication: Dorothy’s teachings encouraged aligning with spiritual entities in nature.
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Global spiritual evolution: The community promoted the idea that human consciousness could evolve spiritually to bring peace and transformation to the Earth.
These teachings reflect a pantheistic worldview—the belief that God is in all things, including trees, rocks, and people—which directly contradicts the biblical view that God is distinct from His creation (Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:25).
What Is Their Religion and Culture of Origin?
The Findhorn spiritual model draws heavily from New Age and Theosophical traditions, blending Eastern mysticism, Western occultism, Gnosticism, and modern psychological spirituality. Their beliefs reflect a counterfeit Christianity, often using Christian terms like “God,” “light,” and “service,” but radically redefining them outside biblical truth.
Their spirituality emerged out of post-World War II Europe, a time when people were disillusioned and hungry for peace, purpose, and deeper meaning. This created fertile soil for spiritual deception cloaked in love, light, and unity.
Gods of Findhorn: Who Are They Really Listening To?
Despite their use of the word “God,” the founders did not worship the God of the Bible. Their “God within” was an impersonal force, and their guidance often came from disembodied entities—spirits the Bible clearly warns against.
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." (1 John 4:1)
"Let no one be found among you who…practices divination or interprets omens… anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord." (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)
The founders were not hearing from the Holy Spirit, but from demonic spirits masquerading as beings of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Their “inner voice” was a false guide, luring people away from the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Why Christians Must Reject This
Christians must not flirt with teachings that involve:
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Channeling or spirit communication
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Pantheistic worldviews
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Divination and occult practices
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Redefining God as an impersonal force
These practices open doors to demonic intrusion, confusion, torment, fear, and spiritual darkness. Even engaging with their writings or attending Findhorn-related events can invite demonic oppression.
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers… what fellowship can light have with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Final Thoughts
While the founders of Findhorn may have seemed peaceful and visionary, their spirituality is built on dangerous deception. Their teachings twist the truth, redefine God, and welcome spiritual forces that are not from heaven. Christians are called to discern the spirits and remain anchored in the unchanging truth of Scripture.
Jesus Christ is not a “light within”—He is the Light of the world (John 8:12), and He does not share His glory with nature spirits or channeled guides.
By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance. See list of occult practices.
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