Hi, my name is Barbara Swetina. I am a musician and I have lived in the Findhorn Community since 1984. I love getting people together to sing. In my experience it is one of the fastest ways for a group of people to connect with Spirit and with each other. Through my life in the community I meet a wide variety of people from many backgrounds and therefore I have had the chance to learn songs from all over the world. Many of my favorite songs were recorded here in the community.

In my heart I see a singing planet, many people gathering in different places on the globe to sing, dance and pray together. In so doing sacred space is created, moments where we are reminded of the love and harmony which is our essence and birthright. I love setting up such spaces here in Findhorn. Traveling I meet fellow troubadours and artists and we create such events together.

Inspired by the Taizé community in France, I have started a practice called Taizé singing in Findhorn. We start every day with half an hour of devotional singing in the morning. Great for opening the heart!

I am part of the Findhorn Foundation's Outreach faculty and teach workshops all over Europe as well as internationally (Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, Japan, Russia and the USA). I play many instruments (piano, accordion, flute, recorders, guitar and harp), have a wide repertoire of songs and dances & I really enjoy teaching.

Barbara Swetina in Songs of Heaven and Earth at the Findhorn Foundation 2018, celebrating 30 years of Sacred Singing inspired by Taizé:




Featured Events


Seasonal Retreats, Findhorn, Dec. 21st - Jan 2nd, ‘25.

Songs of Heaven and Earth Seasonal Retreats 2024-25 with Barbara Swetina and Laura Newbury



Homecoming in Song & Stillness

 14 - 20th July 2025
Findhorn Eco-village
7 days immersed in the power of music, community & stillness with Joachim Goerke & Barbara Swetina
Barbara and Joachim combine their many gifts to create a unified heart field through the magical power of music.
These days are also an opportunity to peek into Joachim and Barbara’s toolbox for song leaders and to develop skills in voice training, song accompaniment, circle singing, song creation, musicianship training, sacred space holding and more!
Click on the title link above for more information and registration details.
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If you would like to know more and experience the beautiful synergy of Joachim and Barbara, please sign up here for our free online event on the 9th of April 2025 at 6pm London/7pm Berlin time.

Preview Event 9th April 2025


Barbara Swetina - Music from the Heart
Monthly Zoom singing with Barbara Swetina & friends
We are an international singing family spread all over the world, who came together in the pandemic by singing regularly. We are building the spirit of community through our joy and love of music. Barbara started the daily Findhorn Taizé singing sessions more than 30 years ago. Since then the tradition carries on in person in Findhorn and online via Zoom. At the moment the meetings are happening less frequently as Barbara is on the road more often. Find out more!


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