Events & Celebrations
Members Walk and Bonfire
Happy Imbolc to those who celebrate! As we start to look towards the coming of spring and the preparations needed for our upcoming projects, it was wonderful to gather on a snowy winter day to talk and share together.
As we say farewell to the season of Samhain, I am having a look at Caitlin Matthews’ suggested activities for the coming Imbolc months (she is the author of many books, one of which is the Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings). An activity which she has listed is the following:
“In this burgeoning season of life, meet up with your spiritual kindred and soul-friends whenever possible for mutual encouragement and fun.”
In that spirit, I am truly looking forward to continuing these community gatherings and hope you will help us spread the word. I know for those who participated, it felt like a much needed renewal of spirits. Thank you to Sarenth Odinsson for taking the pictures! Check out the captions for more details about them.
Warm wishes from the Sanctuary,
~ 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.
