Saturday, April 25, 2026 ⋅1:00 – 3:30pm We will be planting Norway Spruce seedlings to grow some more Christmas trees for the coming years. In the past we have shared our homegrown trees with members of the sanctuary and would like to continue this tradition! We'll plant some trees and then gather around the bonfire for some fellowship. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage, or something to share if that sounds fun. Kindly RSVP to ...
What if you knew someone who was cutting themself and you took them to a psychiatrist, and instead of seeking the underlying reason why the person was so distraught as to be cutting themself you were told that cutting yourself is a perfectly ok thing to do. You were told in fact that we should support this person by giving them medication that masks the deeper issues and makes them feel alright about cutting themself. And you ...
Imbolc falls on February 2nd this year. It's the cross quarter between the winter solstice and spring equinox - the halfway point between them. The light is growing and this is when I actually always begin to notice the days becoming slightly longer. So it makes sense to celebrate with candles as the tiny light from Christmas grows stronger and we nurture this light within ourselves as well. Decorating the NE stone of the circle is ...
Lately I've been feeling exceedingly tired. I'm not sure all the reasons why my energy has been so low, but I know many people have been feeling the heaviness of the dark time of year being upon us. Things that might not feel so daunting at other times can feel more burdensome. Of course, the winter solstice is when we have reached the darkest part of the year, so our celebrations revolve around the return of the ...
Saturday, December 20th at Noon If you celebrate the winter solstice, you are celebrating the birth of Christ! In the midst of the darkness, a new light is born. He brings the gift of the present; He is the living Word of God, the Logos, the Savior who can set you free. He is Lord Jesus Christ, in whose magical name can be found the ever flowing Way leading you back home. He is within and without, ...
Hi everyone! This winter has already been very cold and snowy, and it's not even officially winter yet! We hope you are all staying warm! The farm cats have been greatly appreciating the heat lamps we have set up for them inside the hoophouse, as well as straw to burrow down into. In the video above you can see and hear the wind gusting outside, but Charlie the cat is completely cozy and undisturbed. Following are a ...
On 11.11 - Martinmas, Veterans Day, Armistice Day St. Martin a poem by Eugene Schwartz “St. Martin, St. Martin, a Roman soldier bold, Swiftly on his snow-white steed through icy streets once rode, Not fearing bleak November skies nor numbing winds so cold! An aged, ailing beggar Martin met upon his way, "Oh, could you spare a coin for one so poor, my lord, I pray? "Oh, would you save a soul who suffers from the chill ...
A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this day so beautiful! Each person, from the youngest to the oldest, participated and made it incredibly special. Charging the water with moonlight and sunlight for blessings and consecration Preparing for the ceremony Ceremony in the Stone Circle The arrival of the Cailleach representing the destructive and cleansing forces of nature. ...
Going into the darker time of year is difficult for many of us. Our energy wanes with the sun. The cycles of the year and the seasons are really also our own cycles in so many ways. It seems a bit trite on the surface, but the more l delve into the layers of it, the more I find there is to discover. From the fullness of a breath taken, to the emptiness of a breath released, ...
Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 a.m. Join us for an outdoors mystical ceremony with bonfire and potluck following. Our ceremonies are participatory, so please come ready to play a role in it. It's not about putting on a show, but connecting to the spirit of the ritual, and coming together in celebration. It is always a beautiful time sharing in community! For those of you here in the Patreon community, let me know if you are coming ...
Hi all, Here are a few pictures of our Family Mystery School this week. Going on a nature walk Barberry bush in the woods Part of our nature walk - a sassafras tree with red leaves, and a large walnut tree in the background. Berries on honeysuckle in the woods Jean helping kids make fairy wings ...
The Swan Creek at Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary 💧 How does the fact that you are a water being relate to your health and well being? What are some things you can do to support the function of water in your body? 💧Learn also how water is related to your emotions and the importance of embodiment practices in connecting to love. 💧Gather a magical berry found at the sanctuary to take home to use for ...
Hi everyone! After our meetup this past weekend, I had a request for the recipe of the Rhubarb Lentil Soup I made. So I thought I'd go ahead and share it here! Rhubarb growing at Crossing Hedgerows Rhubarb Lentil Soup 3 T. coconut or olive oil 1 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 t. ground mustard 2 cloves 1 c. chopped rhubarb (can use frozen, thaw first) ...
This morning I took Cliff Scholz' advice and sat cross-legged on the kitchen floor. It was a new perspective of stillness in a place of doing. Looking at different perspectives is something I have always enjoyed. And for the last year and a half I have been immersing myself and pushing the envelope even further in this regard. However, these perspectives are not actually new. More like ancient knowledge hidden in plain sight. We could call it ...
Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 pm (originally planned for Sept. 28th) Topic: The Element of Fire 🔥 We are energetic beings. How can we take care of ourselves better in relation to the life force energy within and surrounding us? We will talk about the concept of a biofield, which is similar to other traditional notions of a life force or vital energy found in many cultures, such as qi in Chinese medicine, prana in Ayurvedic medicine, and ...
As many of you know, we have frequent stray cats finding sanctuary at Crossing Hedgerows. Most of them are not feral, and don't have microchips, and are not claimed by anyone. This summer we found a mama cat who had given birth to 5 kittens in our chicken yard. We have found homes for two of them, but still would like to find homes for the other 3 plus the mama. We have taken in ...
Our Feast with the Faeries event was SOOOOOOO enchanting in the best sort of way. The magical creatures were pleased beyond measure to have us recognize them and give them some love. Jean Brennah, Alissa and I held a little ceremony for them at the stone circle before heading out on our nature walk and the potluck following (which Dan joined us for). We could really feel them accompanying us along the way, ...
Saturday, September 14th at 4pm If you are not feeling well, nothing else matters. Come join me for some immediate support to calm your body and clear your mind. We will take a relaxing walk around the farm and sanctuary, where you can feel the magic that is available to you. Then, sit in community around a campfire and learn with others who are ready to feel better without drugs. Receive valuable handouts with practices that you can ...
Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. (please note time change) A view of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary Do you consider your body and spirit a natural system mirroring the world around you? As you picture sunshine, fresh air, and pure water nourishing and stabilizing the land, can you see it doing the same for you? Come join us as we explore the element of Air and connect with our own inner healers. We will ...
Saturday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. A corn husk doll made by Jean Each meetup intertwines teachings of The Mysteries with songs, arts and crafts, nature walks, games, and stories. We use myths from all different indigenous and religious traditions, but with a main focus on the Gnostic Christian mystery tradition. There is a suggested donation of $25, however all are welcome. Even if you do not have children and are a "child ...