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Pond Construction Site
Though the pond is still under construction, it’s already beautiful and teeming with life. (Be sure to watch through to the end to see who’s making the chirping noises in the video.) And the recent rains have added enough water to be able to have a good sense of what it will look like when it’s complete.
The site plan for the pond area is to have a small campground on one side of it, and a meeting roundhouse overlooking it. There will be a beach area and we plan to have the pond stocked with fish as well. The pond site is part of our walking tour for those who come to our monthly gatherings. As members, you are also welcome to schedule private visits for yourself and your immediate family at your convenience.
Though we have had a hiccup with our contractor, we’re excited to see the project completed as soon as possible!
I also want to remind everyone that we have a member Walk and Potluck scheduled for this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.. And please mark your calendars for August 1st if you would like to join us for a Lughnasadh celebration. Stay tuned for further details regarding that!
Bright Blessings,
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.
