Georgina Langdale
Hildegard’s Healing Wisdom for Women in the 2nd Half of Life
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
The 12th century abbess, Hildegard of Bingen was an extaordinary force to be reckoned with, and an inspiration for women today, especially those in the second half of life. She was a nun, an artist, composert, herbalist, writer and community leader. Her ideas can help us with our own health, creativity, wellbeing and resilience in today’s changing world.
While a benedictine nun, many of Hildegard’s ideas have resonances with other spiritual and nature-based paths, from Celtic druids to the Vedic healers of India, and it is this that we will explore. Her perspective was profoundly female and resolutely grounded in nature. Her understanding of the medicinal properties of plants, the way she sees how the things we tell ourselves can shape the world around us, and her thoughts on food, exercise and the materials we surround ourselves with create a compelling and practical roadmap for life in the 21st century.
Hildegard stepped into her own power in her mid-40s, and at a time when the average life expectancy of women was 35, she lived to the age of 83. In recognition of the second half of her life, we will use this workshop to celebrate and empower the second half of ours.
In this introductory workshop we will explore the following:
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Hildegard’s extraordinary life story – a woman in a man’s world
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The mystic’s art – we will look at some of her extraordinary artworks and music
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The idea of vices & virtues - how we can change our own self-talk
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Where emotions are mapped on the body – and how to work with them
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Hildegard’s thoughts for a better life – everything is connected
This will be a deeply experiential workshop and a wonderful taster for a fuller online offering available in 2026.
The workshop will take place in Havelock North.
10am - 4.00pm
Saturday 17 October, 2026
Places are limited
Materials and light refreshments will be provided. If you have a favorite journal to write in, please do bring it with you.
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The Inspiration that is Hildegard!
“I knew nothing about St Hildegard of Bingen before attending Georgina's workshop but came away feeling truly inspired. Hildegard was a woman way ahead of her time and Georgina wove all of Hildegard's amazing skills and talents into a very relatable time. It was great to sit alongside other lovely ladies as we heard of life in Germany 900 years ago and applied it to our own lives. Georgina ran an inspiring course in her beautiful studio - I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the incredible St Hildegard ❤️” - M
“Lovely Time with Georgina and Hildegard
Georgina was a wonderfully genuine facilitator of the recent St Hildegard/Mystic's Garden workshop I attended. Georgina provided us with a casual and loving space in her room and beautiful garden. I enjoyed listening to her knowledge and enthusiasm of Hildegard and the plants, connection to the cosmos, art and History. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend attending any of Georgina’s workshops.” Tina
Cancellation policy
- Refunds: Participants can cancel a workshop with a full refund up to 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. After this time we do not offer refunds for workshop bookings. Once a booking is confirmed, and it is within the 30 day period the workshop fees are non-refundable.
- Ticket Transfer: Should you find yourself unable to attend a workshop you’ve booked, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another individual. We understand that circumstances can change, and therefore, the responsibility for ticket transfer lies with the original ticket holder. It’s important to notify us or update the registration information to reflect the new attendee.
- Communication: In the event of a ticket transfer, we kindly ask for prior notification to update our records accordingly. This helps us ensure a smooth check-in process for the newly attending individual.
- Responsibility: It’s essential to note that while we support ticket transfers, any changes or issues that arise due to the transferred ticket will be the responsibility of the individuals involved in the transfer.
- Workshop Cancellation: In the event of a workshop cancellation from our end, for whatever reason, we will refund all tickets in full.
By booking a workshop with Georgina Langdale - The Soul Garden, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this refund policy.
Workshop information
Who this workshop is for
Anyone wishing to immerse themselves in the wisdom of an extraordinary mystic and find some truly inspirational ways to navigate the second half of life.
Healing aspects
This workshop teaches us about resilience and our inner gifts.
Use in contexts
This is for the everydayness of life. The muck and the joy of it all, and the sense of knowing if this incredible woman in the 12th Century could rock her second half of life - so can you!
Self care
A lovely few hours in a beautiful setting with like-minded souls - perfect!
Hawke's Bay
Places to Stay
If you are coming to an Archeus workshop from outside the region here are some links with a variety of accommodation options.
Archeus is located in Havelock North and is about a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of the Village. There are a number of BnBs in Havelock North and these can be found on sites such as AirBnB and Holiday Houses
