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2DV187 Ferns at Eagle Cave by Jim Crotty

Originally uploaded by jimcrotty.com.

A special place. Each of us should have one. A place to retreat, reflect and simply be. A place where you can listen to your spirit and soul, in peace.

I’ve named this area of Hocking Hills - which is about a 1/2 mile downstream from Cedar Falls - Eagle Cave. It’s a bit challenging to get to, which is good. You have to be willing to get your feet wet and do a bit of scrambling over boulders to get to it.

Did you know that the ancient Celts and Druids had an affinity for Aquila Chrysaetos, the Golden Eagle ? I didn’t know this until I picked-up a Celtic effigy of the Golden Eagle at the display tent for the Green Mantle Studio at Hocking House this past June. I enjoyed talking to Artist/Owner Kelly Lawrence, not only about her handmade Celtic effigies, but also about the Druid calendar and birth trees.

With my Eagle came this note:

“Eagle ‘Lolair’
Intelligence, Renewal, Courage
With the Eagle you will be able to plan your life goals with clarity and objectivity. You will find the courage to explore new territory with confidence leaving behind everyday worries. Let the Eagle show you how to plunge in to the heart at just the right moment and be rejuvenated.”

For me those moments often come at Eagle Cave.