Events & Celebrations, Flora, Holistic Health
Meetup for the Earth Element and You
Saturday, January 25th at 2:00 pm
Your body is what connects you to the physical material realm. Join me for a discussion of your body as part of the earth element, and a nature hike led by self-taught naturalist, Brennah Cavanaugh.
Jean connecting with the earth (not enough snow to make a snow angel!)
As always we will talk about ways to take care of ourselves and the land, looking through the lenses of both permaculture design, and ancient mystical and indigenous spiritual concepts. By coming together to do this, we are also building friendships and resilient community.
For this meetup, after our discussion we’ll be taking a walk into the woods to connect with some of our fellow earthy beings – the trees. Then Brennah will lead us on a nature hike to show us how to identify some plants and trees during the winter, as well as other topics (such as animal tracks in the snow) depending on the weather and what can be seen.
One of our trails
You will want to bundle up, with boots for possible wet areas. We will also provide some light refreshments to warm up your insides!
The Pond
The cost of this meetup is $25 (or $20 if you a supporter here on Patreon at the Friends level or above). Please pay in cash upon arrival.
RSVP by Thursday, January 23rd if you would like to attend.
Warm wishes,
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.
