Miscellaneous
A Visit With Our Outside Friends
The Cavanaugh house and farm sits on a 5 acre parcel of land, and then we have another separate parcel of 13 acres that has been designated as the Sanctuary land. We (Cavanaughs) don’t get out to walk the entire Sanctuary parcel every day, but we try to make a round at least once a week to the majority of it. No two walks are ever the same (as those who enjoy taking nature walks are certainly aware), and it’s always a pleasure to go visiting with our outside friends.
Yesterday, Dan, Brennah and I walked the land while a gentle hail created a most unusual atmosphere. The sound it made along with the sight of it bouncing around as it landed was truly enchanting. It was quite the treat for our senses.
I would like to add several photos with this post, but for some reason, Patreon is turning any photos that aren’t the main one sideways. So I’ll spread them out over the next few days and prolong the enjoyment. The first one is of squirrel tracks on the bridge. As Brennah pointed out, the squirrel was running (hopping) because the front feet (smaller ones) are in the back. You can also see the bits of hail in the snow.
We send each of you greetings this day from the Cavanaughs, the squirrels, and the beautiful water elements at Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary!
Many Blessings,
Jean
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.