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Have you been wondering how you might go about creating your own gatherings or events at the Sanctuary?
Here are a few guidelines that might be helpful:
*All events must be approved and fit the mission of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary.
* If you are a member and are planning a free event exclusively for the members of the Sanctuary, you may use the space at no cost to provide a service to our community. Simply submit your idea for approval, and to reserve a date and time. We will then be happy to put the word out to the community.
*If you would like to plan a private event for your group, please go to our website to see the rental rates. https://crossinghedgerows.com/group-rental-information/ Members will receive a discount for rental.
*If you are creating a workshop or event that is open to the public and you are charging a fee, we will be happy to help you promote your event. Along with the standard rental fee, we request that you work out a way to share some of the proceeds with the Sanctuary. This may be to charge an extra $5 (or other amount) for each non-member attending, to donate to the Sanctuary.
(Some humans spotted in the woods at an event this past fall.)
As we continue to create more usable spaces and better infrastructure, we likewise continue to make available the many acres of beautiful, sacred land that are already prepared for your gatherings and events.
And as always, those of you at the Friends level and above are welcomed to schedule your own private visit for yourself and immediate family at any time.
Blessings and Gratitude,
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.
