create & connect
Calling all creators, makers, and deep thinkers! Whether you're a current student or not, we invite you to bring your ideas and creations to the table. If you're considering joining Hildegard, this is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in our community, experience our unique approach, and see if you’re a perfect fit for our program.
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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
The Hildegard community is gathering to discuss de Tocqueville's classic, Democracy in America. The book contains the 19th-century Frenchman's reflections on the American experiment — this unique blend of social life, economics, religion, and ideals of freedom all held under the banner of democracy.
Whether you're a professional, a parent, an educator, a student, an artist, or a pastor, you're invited to join us as we gather in a small group (capped at 20) to discuss this important text. All levels of experience are welcome.
*Dinner served at 4:30, parts assigned/reading starts at 5
General: $69, Student: $49
Creators & Coffee
Are you a creator or entrepreneur looking for inspiration and community? Join us for a morning coffee meetup before work. This month, we’re joined by Jeff Tanner—Nonprofit Leader and Founder of The Formation Agency—as he leads a hands-on discussion about Crafting A Dream Statement.
Buenas Coffee x Hildegard College x FLDWRK
Organizational Development Workshop
Building a Founding Team:
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cofounding Your Social Venture, and 7 Key Principles for Doing it Right.
Financial Planning
A Beginner's Guide to Financial Planning:
Dreaming big is one thing—building a sustainable financial plan is another. In this Hildegard College Incubation Lab workshop, we’ll break down the fundamentals of financial planning and walk through How to Develop A Basic Proforma for your venture or project.
No prior experience needed—just bring your ideas and a willingness to learn.
SAVE THE DATE: March 4th from 6:30-8:30PM.
Creators & Coffee - A Speaker Series & Morning Meetup
Join us for Creators & Coffee, a monthly gathering designed for creators, artists, freelancers, and anyone using their creativity to make meaningful change.
Whether you're launching a project, building a business, or shaping culture through your work, this is your space to connect, be inspired, and fuel your next big idea.
This Month’s Speaker: Blythe Hill
We're excited the Director of Hildegard’s Incubation Lab, Blythe Hill, a visionary creative and founder, as she shares her story of taking an idea and turning it into a movement. She'll challenge you to bet on your idea in 2025—because the world needs what only you can create.
☕ What to Expect: Coffee, connection, and fresh inspiration.
Friday, February 21st from 9:00 am to 10 am.
Value Creation and Value Exchange: Principles for Deciding on Pricing and Expenses for Your Social Enterprise, a Business MOdel Workshop
Value Creation and Value Exchange: Principles for Deciding on Pricing and Expenses for Your Social Enterprise
Join Hildegard’s Incubation Lab students and members for a workshop that will help you think through and build out the financial elements of your social enterprise. You’ll learn to:
Establish your value proposition for your customers.
Identify what it costs to create the value you’ll deliver to your customers.
Think about how to price your product, program, or service for your audiences.
'The Mirror Held Up to Nature:’ What It Means to Be Human in Shakespeare’s Hamlet: A Readers Theatre Event
Literature lovers, thespians, theatre enthusiasts, and avid readers alike are invited to gather together for Hildegard's first readers theatre event.
Widely considered one of Shakespeare's tragic masterworks, Hamlet provides a rich tapestry of language, a brilliant and memorable ensemble cast of characters, and profound explorations of human nature, life and death, action vs. inaction, appearance vs. reality, and so much more.
Experience this classic as we read it aloud together and break at intervals to notice ourselves reflected in the text. No prior experience with Shakespeare is required, but be prepared to read multiple parts, think deeply, and have fun!
Hildegard's Great Work Seminars are open to all ages, backgrounds, and education levels. Read a book we mail to you in advance (though in this case NO prior preparation is required!), then join our community for a spirited evening of discussion, food, and fellowship.
Prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend these seminars as an introduction to Hildegard's campus, community, and educational model. Email admissions@hildegard.college for a one-time FREE access code!
February 1, 4:30-8:30pm
*Dinner served at 4:30, parts assigned/reading starts at 5
General: $79, Student: $49
Christmas PItch Party
A night of generosity and partnership.
Hear our students pitch their ventures and learn from our founders how Hildegard College is shaping the next generation of thinkers and entrepreneurs.
The Rings of Power in Tolkien’s Silmarillion & Onscreen
Devoted fans and Tolkien newcomers alike will enjoy this accessible exploration of human nature, good and evil, and the dangers of power in Tolkien's backdrop to The Lord of the Rings.
Reading will focus on the 20-page section, "The Rings of Power and the Third Age" in The Silmarillion. Attendees are encouraged to also watch Seasons 1 and 2 of Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power.
Clips will be viewed during our discussion as we consider both similarities and differences between Tolkien's original work and this contemporary made-for-television adaptation.
Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 w/ Dr. Christy Mathews and Hildegard College Faculty Friday, December 6th: 5:30-9:00PM | FLDWRK Costa Mesa, 150 Paularino Ave., Bldg. B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)- A Hildegard Incubation Lab Workshop
How to create products, programs, and services that your ideal audience wants.
A workshop for dreamers, ideators, and leaders pursuing the common good.
*Customer is the generic term for any audience, client, or stakeholder that is the recipient of value being delivered.
Becoming Solid People: Human Nature & Free Will in C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
"If we insist on keeping Hell...we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell." Following in the thematic footsteps of predecessors like Dante Alighieri, C.S. Lewis explores human nature, the will, and the choice between Heaven and Hell in this allegorical ride to the afterlife.
Creating Value for Your Customers - A Hildegard Incubation Lab Workshop
How to create products, programs, and services that your ideal audience wants.
A workshop for dreamers, ideators, and leaders pursuing the common good.
*Customer is the generic term for any audience, client, or stakeholder that is the recipient of value being delivered.