Events & Celebrations
Feast with the Faeries Photos
Our Feast with the Faeries event was SOOOOOOO enchanting in the best sort of way. The magical creatures were pleased beyond measure to have us recognize them and give them some love.
Jean
Brennah, Alissa and I held a little ceremony for them at the stone circle before heading out on our nature walk and the potluck following (which Dan joined us for). We could really feel them accompanying us along the way, and we had two different spottings of a couple of hummingbirds flitting about to show us the goodwill of the elementals in the physical realm. Learning to see with our hearts and not only with our eyes is the way to get to know those who reside in other realms.
And although we got a bit of rain before and after the event, the skies cleared up beautifully for the celebration. This is definitely something we will be doing again!
A movie I recently enjoyed watching that you might like too is the documentary by filmmaker John Walker called “The Fairy Faith”.
Also, in case you are wondering, some of the recent events I have not had anyone sign up for, so I haven’t held those events. I am spending a lot of time this year simply putting together the programs that I want to offer, so haven’t had as much time as I would like to connect with folks directly and make individual invitations and stay as engaged with each of you personally as I would prefer. But in future years, as I have gotten the programs in place, I’ll be able to spend more time getting the word out about them.
In the meantime, I look forward to connecting with some of you at the upcoming Circle Meetup this weekend! And I will update you soon about the September events. 😀
May you be blessed and may you feel all the magic that is both within and without, connecting us all to Divinity.
🌈 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.
