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| About Cedar Hill Nestled in the foothills of Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Cedar Hill is located about one hour north of metro Atlanta. It encompasses 17 acres of woodland with a native plant walking tour, educational and meditation gardens, retreat and overnight facilities and an outdoor labyrinth. The setting is simple and unpretentious, offering a place for reflection and solitude.
The renovated barn offers a gracious gathering space for up to 30 people. Massage rooms and a full kitchen where vegetarian meals are prepared for guests are located in the barn. Guest quarters and a lending library are located in the renovated farmhouse.
Read The Article Explaining Cedar Hill's History> HistoryofCedarHill.pdf
Currently, Cedar Hill is in the midst of transforming from a center for women's spirituality to a center for sustainable living. Sustaining the human spirit is still very much an integral part of our ministry. To view a video about the principles of permculture (permanent agriculture), click here. Our Mission
As a center for sustainable living, Cedar Hill Enrichment Center is dedicated: to community education and outreach through holistic and resilient ways of living with Earth and each other.
Our Vision
Cedar Hill Enrichment strives to be a living learning center serving as a model to the community.
 About The Cedar Hill Logo
From the earliest times in recorded history the cedar has been considered a sacred tree. It has been a symbol of peace, anointing, perfect faith and preservation. Evergreen is a reminder of everlasting life. The Cherokee people who once inhabited these hills of North Georgia used cedar in their sacred ceremonies. The tree was a symbol of ancient wisdom. Both the bark and leaf symbolize strength, nurturing, cleansing and purification. In Cedar Hill's logo, the curved lines represent the hill upon which the cedar trees stand. The shorter line on the left symbolizes the letting go of old hurts and fears that block our spiritual growth. The larger line on the right symbolizes that great leap forward in faith. Looking carefully at the touching trees, you might detect the "dance of the spirits."
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|  Kat Stratton,
Executive Director
Kat Stratton, an Associate with the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, MI, is also a certified Permaculture Design Consultant, National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward and Master Gardener, and is committed to living in harmony with Earth through spiritual and ecological awareness. Her continuing devotion to wildlife habitats and native plants is reflected in her workshops. Kat is a certified Reiki Level II Practitioner. She is currently studying Horticultural Therapy through the Horticultural Therapy Institute. Colleen Flanagan,
Assistant Director
It is with great regret that we said goodbye to Colleen in June 2011. As with most nonprofits today, our funding did not allow us to continue Colleen's position. She brought a tremendous gift of wisdom, creativity and deep spirituality to Cedar ill Enrichment Center. Thank you! In October 2010, Colleen received accreditation as a T'ai Chi Chih instructor. For more information, please call our office so we can let Colleen know of your interest in her teaching this practice.  Kathryn Cliatt
Co-Founder of Cedar Hill
Kathryn Cliatt, O.P., received her Masters in Guidance & Counseling from Barry College, Florida, where she also completed her post graduate work in theology, counseling and sociology. She has over 30 years experience in counseling and spiritual companioning. Kathryn has nurtured a deep love of Mother Earth over many years. In September, 2010, Kathryn, along with three other Adrian Dominican Sisters, traveled to Meru, Kenya to begin a 3-year
commitment to The Children's Village. June Racicot
Co-Founder of Cedar Hill
June Racicot, MA, CMT, is a certified massage therapist trained at the Care Through Touch Institute in Berkeley, CA. She also holds C.E.U.’s in Accupressure from the Atlanta School of Massage and the Upledger Institute. June is a certified Well-Springs facilitator and a Reiki Master.
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Cedar Hill draws its teaching staff from a range of disciplines - permaculture, sustainable living, spirituality, feminine theology, psychology, ecology, wellness work, movement, and a blending of Eastern and Western thought.
Cedar Hill's Board of Directors
New members joined the team in December 2011, and will serve for three years. We are constantly looking for nominees for our board. If you are interested in being part of an active, working Board, please contact our Executive Director, Kat Stratton, for more information.
The current board members are:
Linda Whittle, President
Dr. Stephen Garton, Vice President
Pat Cail, Secretary
Donna Gessell, Ph.D. Regina Odom Kimberly Coburn Lifetime members:
Kathryn Claitt, O.P.
Mary Jane Lubinski, O.P. June Racicot, O.P.
Volunteers Please call for volunteer opportunities! Whatever your gifts and talents, we are sure to have a place for you at Cedar Hill. Gardening, vermiculture, natural building, housekeeping, special events, and maintenance are just a few areas where we need assistance.
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| "What you have created at Cedar Hill is a bit of Heaven in the middle of
our magnificent North Georgia Paradise" ~words of a Cedar Hill guest | |
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