Events & Celebrations
Lughnasadh/Lammas Celebration
wild rose by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC
By August 1st, the wild rose pictured here will be a newly forming rose hip. Likewise, the wheat in the fields will soon be ‘headed out’, and ready for harvesting. Depending on the type, it will be harvested in July or August in Michigan.
“The time of Lughnasadh is a time of the beginning of reaping (of grains) – of revelling in the height of summer, and yet of recognizing the reality of death-in-life – for soon Autumn will come, and with it darkness and the cold. So it is a time of rejoicing, but also of preparation for times ahead.” – From the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids, Handbook on Lughnasadh
Lammas is the culmination of the Fire Festivals. The sun has triumphed over the winds frosts and fogs, the harvest is here.
Crossing Hedgerows Farm and Sanctuary would like to invite you to a Druidic celebration of Lughnasadh – the Celtic deity of Light.
This will be for members of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary and the KDK Grove of Ann Arbor.
We will hold a ritual with potluck and bonfire to follow on August 1st at 5:00 p.m.
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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.
