A Systemic Constellations workshop
with Deborah Lewin + Liane Maitland
12 - 14 June 2026 ~ FINDHORN, Scotland
Old systems and structures break down to make way for what follows. They always have and they always will. It’s often a painful process as we grieve, swim in liminal waters, search for clarity, and for light in the darkness – individually, and collectively.
At the heart of Systemic Constellations work is a belief that the roots of the issues we struggle with most lie deep in the unconscious of our wider familial, social, and cultural systems.
Now more than ever, in the face of global uncertainty and change, it is crucial we find ways to centre, stay open-hearted and untangle ourselves from what we inherited, which isn’t ours to carry.
We invite you to join us in this shared exploration.
This workshop will take place at the Universal Hall, The Park Ecovillage in Findhorn, SCOTLAND - see below for information.
The Creation of Éa
Only in silence the word,
only in dark the light,
only in dying life:
bright the hawk's flight
on the empty sky.
— Ursula K. Le Guin
What will we be doing?
If you have not experienced Systemic Constellations work before, it can be difficult to explain! It is essentially a creative way of addressing a wide range of issues in relationships, families, at work, with health or other challenges. The approach involves taking the widest possible view of a situation through the creation of a ‘human map’, providing an objective perspective on a persistent story.
We explore loyalties to those who came before us (our parents and ancestors), intergenerational patterns and the hidden dynamics which help and hinder us, with the aim of being able to move forward more freely.
Throughout the weekend we will listen deeply to, and learn to trust, the information we receive from our somatic body.
We will explore individually, in small groups and in the larger group. The weekend will be experiential, and everyone is likely to participate, whether as a representative in someone else's Constellation or in the holding circle (both of which can be a powerful experience and bring great insight for your own life), or you may do a piece of work yourself, although there is no guarantee of this.
The emphasis will be on experiment and play, wondering and sharing, and we hope you will join us! There will also be plenty of opportunity for rest, and exploring beautiful Findhorn Bay, and the Findhorn Ecovillage.
Who the workshop is for
This workshop is open to anyone aged 18+ who wants to:
Explore (and / or deepen into) the blessings and burdens of ancestral stories through the method of Systemic Constellations
Connect with like-minded and hearted kin (seen and unseen)
Pause, rest and reflect
Spend time on sacred land
Strengthen their capacity to stay centred.
Although experience in embodied movement or Constellations is not necessary, at least one embodied movement practice class (or somatic ‘knowing’ in other ways) is recommended in advance if possible, further info here. If you are not familiar with Systemic Constellations, further info here.
Curiosity and open-heartedness are essential.
Findhorn Bay, image courtesy of Robin Ashworth
The Phoenix Cafe, nestled right next to our workshop space.
The Practicalities
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12 - 14 June 2026
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Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm
Registration will be from 2.30pm in the Auditorium.
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According to our commitment to make offerings financially accessible, there are 3 pricing tiers. Please consider your circumstances and choose which suits you best. For more info on Vital Moves Fair Pricing Policy, please click here.
Book before 1 May 2026:
Supporting: £250 – helps us make our work accessible to those with more modest means and applies if you have access to investments / economic abundance. Please pay this if you can, to balance the provision of the reduced fee places.Fair: £175 – allows us to sustain our work and typically applies if you are able to provide for your needs in a consistent way.
Accessible: £120 – applies if you are less economically advantaged than the ways listed above.Book from 2 May 2026 onwards:
Supporting: £300
Fair: £225
Accessible: £145
Deposit: £95 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
If you would like to attend and the accessible fee is still not manageable, or if you’d like to pay in instalments, please email beth@vitalmoves.co.uk. Likewise, please enquire if you would like to contribute beyond the supporting rate.
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Venue: The Universal Hall, The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, Forres IV36 3TZ
The Universal Hall, within the world famous eco-village in FINDHORN, known throughout the world as a major international centre for sustainable living.
Surrounded by pine forests, rivers, iconic dunelands and pristine beaches. Findhorn has been Deborahs home by the sea for over 35 years. Built on sacred land, providing spiritual sanctuary to those who visit. We encourage you to spend time in the Findhorn community following your workshop to support the integration of our time together.
The Universal Hall also has an organic cafe and hot tub.
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Please note this is a non-residential weekend. If you are travelling to join us, you will have to organise your own accommodation.
For those seeking sanctuary and connection during our time together, you can consider sharing the serene haven of the self-catering chalets at Findhorn Bay Holiday Park. With options ranging from cozy private rooms to communal spaces with a buzz of shared energy, there's a place for everyone to rest and rejuvenate all within walking distance to the venue.
To stay within the The Park Ecovillage, you can book a room directly at the Guest Lodge or Hazel Hoose.
There's also the possibility to camp in the Hinterland - the woods near the windmills.
We have an ‘Restore and Explore’ Telegram Group so that participants can arrange accommodation and travel together.
For private local recommended options:
You will also find more options online e.g. AirBnB
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The Phoenix Cafe, nestled right next to our workshop space, can provide you with wholesome daily lunches and a heartfelt evening group dinner on the Friday night.
Meals are additional and optional, full details, menu and booking form will be emailed prior to the workshop.
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We recommend bringing:
Loose / comfortable clothing
Warm clothes (layers)
Refillable water bottle
Notebook and pen
Shoes for walking (there are beautiful local walks)
The Universal Hall is a shoe-free zone, so you might want to bring some indoor shoes.
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We encourage travel by public transport and car sharing.
We aim to coordinate lift sharing and taxis amongst the participants. If you would like to contact other dancers to share travel, we have a private Telegram group which you can join to discuss arrangements together.
By train:
The nearest train station is 5 miles from Findhorn in the nearby town of Forres. Trains run between Inverness and Aberdeen, connecting to the wider Scottish rail network. For tickets and train times visit ScotRail or Trainline. There is a limited bus service between Forres town centre and Findhorn.
By bus:
Megabus run a service to Inverness from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Stagecoach run a direct bus service between Inverness and Aberdeen via Forres. They also run a direct airport bus from Inverness airport to Inverness city centre and Nairn with connections to Forres from Tornagrain Village and Nairn. A limited bus service runs between Forres and Findhorn.
By car:
The venue is about 4 hours drive north from Edinburgh or Glasgow. See web-based maps for best routes and check travel services for routes affected by inclement weather.
Follow the A96 east from Inverness and west from Aberdeen until you reach the Findhorn roundabout at Forres. Take the B9011 to Findhorn and follow the Moray Coast Trail until you reach signs to the Findhorn Foundation.
Coming from the south, take the A9 from Perth to Inverness before picking up the A96 and following the directions above (or shortcut via the A95 at Grantown-on-Spey)
By plane:
The nearest airports are Inverness (25 miles) and Aberdeen (75 miles), both of which welcome flights from the UK and Europe. Stagecoach run a direct bus service to Inverness city centre and Nairn, with connections to Forres from Tornagrain Village.
The Universal Hall entrance
The Phoenix Cafe interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Many of you will know Deborah from her work as an embodied movement practitioner. This is a Systemic Constellations weekend, which will include exercises to support the somatic phenomenological aspect of Constellations work. We may incorporate a little embodied movement during the weekend, which will be informed by the needs of the group.
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Confidentiality about what is covered during the workshop is expected.
Meet Deborah
Deborah works with individuals and groups in workshops, retreats, supervision, and as a trainer in the field of embodied movement and dance. In 2024, she completed 2 years of training in Systemic Constellations. These offerings are inspired by her love of teaching, bringing together the full range of her training and experience as an embodied movement facilitator and leader since 1990.
She lives in Findhorn Village and has a blended professional life, working online and in-person. Her respect for the wisdom of the creative body is incisive and contagious.
“I am committed to personal development, and nurturing individual and collective transformation….. I hold the teaching space with deep attentiveness, clear instruction, and an absolute delight and love of movement.”
Meet Liane
Liane is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, clinical supervisor, Systemic Constellations practitioner and an ancestral lineage healing guide, with over 25 years of experience in facilitating groups. She worked in the corporate world for a long time and for the past 14 years has been running a private counselling/psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, and groups.
She regularly runs Systemic Constellation workshops and retreats, and considers her ancestors and the land as her greatest teachers. She lives in East Lothian in Scotland.
What others have shared about working with Deborah and Liane
“Loved the clarity of Liane’s explanations of Constellations, and her drawing attention to the context and confluences at play...
I really enjoyed the overt connecting to the field, and the overlaying of a specific enquiring structure...
I thought the initial ‘living maps’ related to what we were arriving with were very valuable!”
“This was a miraculous day, a novel blending of embodied movement and Systemic Constellations which makes so much sense. I felt a big shift of energy in the Constellation work which was embedded and carried forward with me through the open floor dance movement. So exciting to experience this innovative approach...
I felt tremendous energy and excitement from people and think it was a wonderful creation.”
“I think it’s a genuinely inspired combination and I really hope you keep exploring the potential...
The combination of Constellation work and embodied movement feels fresh and inspired, and I would love to attend more workshops like this.”