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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

Our Mission
To provide a haven of healing and growth that honors the diversity of all people and pursues the study and practice of Earth preservation and sustainability.

Our Vision
Cedar Hill Enrichment is a center of spirituality, ecology and Earth education.
 
 
                                 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."
 
Cedar Hill Staff 
Kat Stratton,
Executive Director
Kat Stratton is a 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.

 

                      Colleen Flanagan,
                    Assistant Director

Having relocated to Marietta, Georgia from Saratoga Springs, NY in 2005, Colleen had been searching for a women’s circle, similar to the one she participated in while in NY.  She discovered Cedar Hill Enrichment Center and joined Sacred Circles in the fall of 2008.  At the very first gathering she felt as though she had “come home”. 

In January 2009, Colleen completed a certificate program in Event and Meeting Planning and wanted to share with others what a special place she believed Cedar Hill is and see it grow.  She volunteered well over 200 hours before being offered the position of Assistant Director.

 
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Program Facilitators
Cedar Hill draws its teaching staff from a range of disciplines - spirituality, feminine theology, psychology, ecology, wellness work, movement, music and a blending of Eastern and Western thought.

Cedar Hill's Board of Directors
New members stepped in on July 1st, 2008 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:
Nicole McCoy, President
Linda Whittle, Vice President
Mary Shotwell, Secretary
Kerry Rosewall
Sandy Carlson

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, housekeeping, special events, maintenance are just a few areas where we need assistance.
 
 

"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