Altar for the Autumn Equinox ceremony Hi Everyone! I wanted to share this description from Amy of our Autumn Equinox celebration with you all. "It is hard to put into words at this moment how special yesterday was. I will free flow a bit though… Jean sets up such beautiful sacred spaces. Jean lead us in the rite of Alban Elfed (Autumn Equinox) it was my first time participating in a sacred ceremony ...
June 21st at Noon Summer Sun at Crossing Hedgerows There will be a ritual combining the Druidic and Christian Mystery traditions. It will be followed by a potluck and a stroll around the sanctuary. Please be prepared to participate in the ceremony, and bring a dish to pass if you are able. This is a family friendly event. All are welcome! Donations will be gladly accepted, and RSVPs are also greatly appreciated! Love and Blessings, ...
Sunday, July 14th at 4pm You are invited to join us for a themed potluck in which we will share stories of our encounters with the elementals. Whether you have had direct interactions, or simply have reverence for particular aspects and energies of the land, we would love to hear how these beings are part of your life. And if you are simply curious to learn more about all of this, you are also welcomed! ...
We had a lovely Lughnasadh Celebration yesterday with those who were able to make it out. One of our sacred Druid plants, who grows at the Sanctuary, asked to be featured and made use of for our ritual, so we happily obliged. At the entrance to the ritual space, we had some agrimony infused water for participants to use for cleansing. * * * * * * ** A few folks relaxing after the potluck. ...
The Samhain Ritual was wonderful and well attended for such a chilly evening. It was a clear night with the stars twinkling and the sliver of a crescent moon hanging low on the horizon. Everyone went out of their way to make it a special event and to create the elements for deep connections to be made throughout the ceremony. We have a truly amazing community. ...
We will once again gather at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow for our monthly member Walk and Bonfire. It should be a lovely day for it! Please feel free to bring a dish or beverage to pass, and instruments, songs, poetry, or stories to share. Thank you all for your continued support. 🐉 Jean
We had a relaxing gathering yesterday. It was spent mostly sitting in the shade of a mulberry tree whilst sharing a potluck together. We were serenaded by a catbird, one of which Brennah captured in this photo a few days prior. Gray Catbird by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC According to the Cornell Bird Lab, "Catbirds are secretive but energetic, hopping and fluttering from branch to branch through tangles of vegetation. Singing males sit ...
We are happy to invite you to our June monthly Walk and Bonfire! It is this Sunday the 27th at 2:00 p.m. There is a chance of rain, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that it will work out. If not, I'll let you know and we'll postpone to the 4th of July. I've noticed that having the gathering on holidays actually makes it easier for some people to attend. Of course for others it has the opposite ...
We had a nice turnout and gorgeous weather for our May gathering. These pictures are mainly from the bonfire and potluck portion of the day. We had egg salad made with eggs from Crossing Hedgerows Farm, crackers, potato chips, and Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble made from our farm fresh rhubarb. Doug also brought a Lentil Salad (made by his wife Pat) that was scrumptious. And Alissa brought a wonderful Rhubarb Mead. But before all that we had a ...
Here is a little music clip from one of our bonfires a few years back. Music is always very welcomed and encouraged at our gatherings! https://youtu.be/ixS_fIdv06w Jean
Before the idea of the formal nonprofit (Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary) was born, the Cavanaugh family held a monthly Potluck/Bonfire that included music, story-telling and dance. Everyone always had a lot of fun and they continued for about three years. spiral dance music at the bonfire young people's drama, story-telling and games Though I've had some health issues and life transitions over these last several years, creating the ...