Musings
Heading Into October
As September draws to a close, we are grateful to everyone who has continued to contribute to our community in all the various ways throughout the year.
Heading into October, we are seeing a definite shift towards the darker days of the season here at Crossing Hedgerows, along with the signs and messages that often accompany that.
These three crows greeted me early one morning, and as I greeted them in return, one flew down right past me, and then looped back up to the tree.
All the various asters are in full bloom right now, which the pollinators are loving.
We welcome you to visit as you are able. This is truly a place of healing and restoration where you can connect deeply with nature as well as each other. As transformation occurs on the land towards regeneration, so does it occur within those who are in partnership with the land.
This weekend we’ll be having a board meeting, and as always, I will keep you updated on any plans and upcoming events in the works. However, the Cavanaughs have some family matters that need attention, so our upcoming events may be sparse for the near future.
All the very best,
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.
