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.

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Feature Documentary · 75 min

The Unruly Mystic: John Muir

America’s first environmental activist — mystic, prophet, conservationist. Stunning outdoor cinematography and scholars on Muir’s spiritual vision.

 

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Published by Crazy Wisdom Publishing — books that accompany the films and the pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage Companion

Saint Hildegard Speaks

Nine chapters aligned with trail stations on the Hildegard Way, with historic timeline and illustrated color map.

$14.99

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Trail Guide · Companion Book

Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Book

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 — recommended for anyone beginning their journey with her.

Essential · Matthew Fox

Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen

24 full-color illuminations with commentary — the book credited with sparking the modern Hildegard renaissance.

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Primary Source · Matthew Fox

Book of Divine Works

Hildegard’s cosmology reuniting religion, science, and art — plus 51 letters and 12 songs. The essential primary text.

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Medical Texts · Natural History

Hildegard von Bingen’s Physica

Complete English translation of Hildegard’s foundational work on natural medicine — 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 case for Hildegard’s continued relevance. Ideal for readers discovering her through the film or pilgrimage.

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Hildegard’s 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 — for digestion, vision, and vitality.

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Hildegard’s Foundational Food

Organic Spelt

Spelt was Hildegard’s most praised grain — “the best of grains.” Organic spelt flour carries her living legacy.

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Calming & Purifying

Dried Lavender

Hildegard: “Whoever has a sick or strong heart should carry lavender frequently.” A foundational herb in her apothecary.

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Digestive Tonic

Hildegard Bitters

Galangal, gentian, and other herbs from the Physica. A direct link to her 12th-century healing tradition.

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Artisan · Gift

Hildegard Inspirational Keepsake

Handcrafted keepsake inspired by Viriditas. A meaningful gift for pilgrims and Hildegard devotees.

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