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Outhouse Building Photos
We got a lot done on our outhouse project this past Saturday!
The materials on the left in the photo above were all donated to us by Bill Campbell, who teaches construction and engineering classes at the Saline High School. These were some leftover materials from his classes that were going to be discarded, but he snagged them for us instead!
The base of the outhouse finished. It’s bigger than it looks in the photo.
The finished base with floor… Dan and Bill starting on the walls.
Alissa holding it steady while Bill attaches it.
Dan and Bill making sure everything is straight and level.
Brennah cutting some of the pieces.
The outhouse is in a really pretty spot, not far from the fire circle, and on the path back to the woods.
We have a toilet seat, but no walls yet! 🤣
This is how far we got. We will be adding the roof, siding, door, a ramp, and screening for ventilation around the top.
And to top it all off, Alissa noticed that there were a couple of butterflies hanging around that seemed to be giving their blessing to our work.
Many good wishes to you all as we continue to create this community together. 💜
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.
