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Changing Culture
We have had lots of beautiful snow and ice creating gorgeous scenes over the past weeks.
Ice covered maple leaf by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC
It is such a joy to be able to share this abundance with all of you. And your support is making it possible for us to do that. You are what is known as the “early adopters”. By becoming members, you are reducing others’ uncertainty about whether this is a worthwhile endeavor. You are showing that “people like us do things like this.” (Quote from Seth Godin)
Adopter categorization on the basis of innovativeness
When we are working towards changing culture, it’s the early adopters who are crucial to success. As you all help us spread the word, more and more people will want to be a part of our community.
So thank you for being here. I’m looking forward to working with our board of directors to create the systems we need to be able to scale up as we continue to grow and put more programs in place.
Please feel free to share in the comments, or send us a message to let us know what activities you would most like to see happening at the Sanctuary.
With 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.
