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The In Between Spaces
I recently realized that I haven’t posted a picture of the finished bridge for those of you who haven’t made it out yet this summer. We are still hoping to put some finishing touches on it to pretty it up some, but it is a good sturdy bridge that has been working well for us.
Bridge over the Swan Creek
Bridges are a way of getting from one place to another, and are a kind of liminal space. They are an “in between” space. I think many of us are attracted to them for this reason.
Here at Crossing Hedgerows we have been in a liminal space this year as we are transitioning from a nonprofit organization to a private business. Many of you have probably noticed gradual changes taking place.
In the coming months, as we wind down 2024, we will be fully switching over to the new business structure. But I hope you have been able to get a sense of the underlying stability of our vision and mission. With that said, it is also good and healthy for us to grow and change as we stay in integrity with ourselves, along with serving you in the most sustainable and aligned way possible.
I hope you will want to continue this journey together with us, but wherever your path leads you, may you always stay authentic and true to yourself. And this will allow you to attract and serve those who are ready for your particular magic. 🪄
Blessed be,
✨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.
