Events & Celebrations, Musings
Going Into Spring
Red-Wing Blackbird returning for spring – photo by Brennah
Yesterday turned out to be the perfect day for our Equinox celebration. It was sunny with cool breezes as we shared the crossing over time from winter to spring. We had 16 people who came out for our ritual, walk, and potluck… our little community continues to grow, thanks to the support of everyone here. 🪴
Volunteer Days
Volunteer days will be starting again soon. They will be on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., beginning Saturday April 2nd. (Other times may also be possible if these don’t work for someone.) The work days include a variety of activities, such as gardening, various building projects, pathway maintenance, tree planting, clearing invasive species, carrying firewood, cleaning out chicken coops, etc. All skill levels are welcomed.
Upcoming Events
Our next Walk and Bonfire will be on April 10th at 2:00 p.m.
We’re continuing to work on putting our calendar together, so everyone will be able to see the dates for the various events in one place. This also entails updating our website with a different calendar plug-in. Thank you for your patience as we attend to that. Our next board meeting will be on April 3rd and we should be able to finalize our dates at that time.
Peace and Blessings to you all,
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.
