Events & Celebrations
Hedgerow Learning Community Open House
The Mystery School at Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary is a place to slow down and reconnect.
Together, we explore the relationship between nature, spirit, and daily life – guided by the rhythms of the seasons and the wisdom found in the natural world.
Our time is spent outdoors and in community, with space for:
- Nature-based learning
- Story and song
- Creative, hands-on activities
- Quiet observation and play
Each gathering is an invitation to be present – to the land, to each other, and to the deeper meaning woven through everyday life.
This open house is the kick off for regularly held gatherings throughout the year.
Though we are calling it an open house, the activities are planned out as a whole program, so you will want to arrive at the beginning and stay for the duration.
This will be a free event to receive a taste of our offerings, so you will not want to miss it. We do however, gladly accept all donations. This helps us to be able to continue to offer our programs and contributes to the upkeep of the Sanctuary.
Kindly RSVP by May 10th or 21st to reserve your spot! Simply email us at info@crossinghedgerows.com to let us know, or if you have any questions.
—–What to Bring—–
Boots – Water Bottle – Picnic Lunch – Camp Chairs (optional)
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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.
