Events & Celebrations
Work Day Pictures
We have had a couple of our Wednesday work days now and they have gotten off to a great start. A few of us also had an event planning session this past Saturday which was quite productive, but I don’t have pictures to share of that. 🤓 (As an aside, I never share pictures of anyone without permission first.)
Emily, Blue, and Sarenth (not pictured) clearing last year’s dead tomato vines out of the hoophouse – photo by Sarenth
Sarenth, Emily, and Blue harvesting sunchokes (a tasty tuber) to take home – photo by Jean
Sarenth doing some clean-up with the machete – photo by Jean
Emily and Blue carrying dead stalks to the compost pile – photo by Jean
Blue visiting with the chickens – photo by Sarenth
Dan giving Sarenth a tractor driving lesson – photo by Jean
Emily and Blue gathering branches from the woods to make a rustic garden fence with Sarenth. Photo by Sarenth
Some of the branches that were gathered – photo by Sarenth
And of course, the Cavanaughs continue throughout the week with the various farm chores, which we are so grateful to be able to do.
Brennah planting seed trays with Jean this week – photo by Jean
We hope no-one ever feels pressured to volunteer. We only offer it as a way to get involved for those who wish to learn some skills, or simply enjoy working in community on common goals. We also understand that it’s not within everyone’s capacity to volunteer this way. But we welcome whoever would like to join us!
We continue to be incredibly grateful for all of you here and your generous contributions. Thank you!
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.
