A decade in the making — Michael M. Conti’s documentary series bringing the unruly mystics to the screen.

Feature Documentary · 65 min

The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard

The award-winning documentary exploring why Hildegard von Bingen is the patron saint of creativity — featuring theologians, musicians, and scholars on her enduring legacy.

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Feature Documentary · Award-Winning

The Unruly Mystic: John Muir

America’s first environmental activist — mystic, prophet, conservationist. Featuring stunning outdoor cinematography and scholars on Muir’s spiritual vision for the natural world.

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Published by Crazy Wisdom Publishing — books that accompany the films and the pilgrimage, designed to be carried on the trail.

Pilgrimage Companion

Saint Hildegard Speaks

Uncovering the life and wisdom of Saint Hildegard through a pilgrimage on the Hildegard Way. Nine chapters aligned with trail stations, with historic timeline and illustrated color map.

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Trail Guide · Companion Book

Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Book

The official guidebook to the Hildegard Way pilgrimage trail — detailed stage-by-stage guide through the Rhineland, with maps, history, and Hildegard’s own words at each site.

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The essential scholarly and spiritual works on Hildegard — books Michael M. Conti drew on while making the film, recommended for anyone beginning their journey with her.

Essential · Matthew Fox

Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen

24 full-color illuminations from Hildegard’s manuscripts with commentary by Matthew Fox — the book credited with sparking the modern Hildegard renaissance. The ideal starting point.

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Primary Source · Edited by Matthew Fox

Book of Divine Works

Hildegard’s cosmology reuniting religion, science, and art — plus 51 letters and 12 songs. The essential Hildegard primary text, with stunning breadth across theology, medicine, and vision.

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Medical Texts · Natural History

Hildegard von Bingen’s Physica

The complete English translation of Hildegard’s foundational work on natural medicine — documenting hundreds of plants, animals, and minerals in healing. The original text behind her herbal legacy.

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Modern Context · Matthew Fox

Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint for Our Times

Matthew Fox’s compelling case for Hildegard’s continued relevance in the 21st century. Ideal for readers discovering Hildegard through the film or pilgrimage who want a contemporary entry point.

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Hildegard was the founder of scientific natural history in Germany. Her Physica documented hundreds of healing plants still used today — brought into your home.

Hildegard’s Signature Herb

Organic Fennel Tea

Hildegard called fennel one of her most important healing herbs — recommending it for digestion, vision, and vitality. The closest you can get to her daily healing practice.

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Hildegard’s Foundational Food

Organic Spelt

Spelt was Hildegard’s most praised grain — “the best of grains.” She recommended it above all others for strength and health. Organic spelt flour and products carry her living legacy.

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Calming & Purifying

Dried Lavender

Hildegard wrote: “Whoever has a sick or strong heart should carry lavender frequently.” A foundational herb in her apothecary, used for purity of heart and lung ailments.

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Digestive Tonic · Traditional Formula

Hildegard Bitters

Based on Hildegard’s own herbal formulas, these bitters combine galangal, gentian, and other herbs she documented in the Physica. A direct link to her 12th-century healing tradition.

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Artisan · Inspirational Gift

Hildegard Inspirational Keepsake

A beautiful handcrafted keepsake inspired by Hildegard’s vision of Viriditas — the greening power of God. A meaningful gift for pilgrims, scholars, and Hildegard devotees.

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Hildegard’s herbal wisdom is explored in depth on our About Hildegard page.