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Composting Outhouse Building Progress
Dan has been working on finishing up the outhouse, with some help along the way from Brennah. It is now mostly finished, and fully functional!
Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks:
Getting ready to make a door for the back, where the bucket will be taken in and out for composting the contents.
A scoop of wood chips is to be added on top after each use of the toilet.
There are a few last details to finish up, such as screening around the top of the building, a ramp, and possibly adding interior walls. And then we will have a painting party to complete the project with opportunity for those who would like to add artistic touches to get creative with the painting. 🌙🐉
If you are interested in learning more about “humanure”, and composting toilets, The Humanure Handbook by Joseph Jenkins is a great resource.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
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.
