Meet Your Host, Steve Dean
💁♂️Me
I'm a Philly-based community builder, dating industry consultant, relationship coach, entrepreneur, and diehard superconnector. Creating deep, authentic connections across communities is what I do. It’s what I live for. I host salons, dinners, meetups, webinars, and coworking sessions across multiple cities in order to bring people together from all over the world to share their stories and build new friendships, startups, and movements.
📱My Work
For over 14 years, I've been a consultant to the entire dating industry, helping founders build and launch new apps, and coaching individuals through the complex world of dating and relationships. You can hire me to consult, coach, speak, or lead a workshop anytime through my website, Dateworking.
🎧My Podcast
I started my Dateworking podcast to learn from experts and founders who focus on the art and science of human connection, sexuality, dating, relationships, and personal development! Listen here!
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Hyggehiking Philly x National Treasure
Saturday, December 20, 2025
10am-10pm
On Saturday December 20th 2025, we'll retrace the fabled steps of our beloved treasure hunting heroes through the streets of Philadelphia, beginning at the Franklin Institute, looping through Old City, and culminating near Rittenhouse Square with a cozy screening of none other than 2004's smash hit, National Treasure.
About
If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.
"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.
Logistics
This is an 8+ hour hike spanning 10+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.
What to bring
- comfy walking shoes
- warms / windbreakers
- cash
- friends 🥰
Itinerary
Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.
- 10am-10:30am — Thank You Thank You (700 Sansom St)
✨ We'll assemble our heist crew at a cafe just a few blocks from the bridge where it all began! - 10:30am-11:30am — Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Cherry Street Pier, I-95 Park, Spruce Street Harbor Park
✨ The chase is on! - 11:30am-12:30pm — Head House Square, Stamper Blackwell Way, Old Pine Street Church Graveyard, Washington Square
✨ Clues about throughout these architectural relics from the earliest days of the republic. - 12:30pm-1pm — Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park
✨ Will we find the Declaration here?! - 1pm-2:30pm — Reading Terminal Market
✨ We'll evade detection by lunching amidst dense throngs of festive visitors. - 2:30pm-4pm — City Hall, Urban Outfitters, Logan Square, Franklin Institute
✨ We'll track our heroes through museums, public squares, fitting rooms, and historied edifices. - 4pm-7pm — Private residence near Rittenhouse Square
✨Our quest complete, we'll gather for a screening of National Treasure. - 7pm-10pm — Secret dance lair
✨Did you know the National Treasure soundtrack is full of bangers?! Let's dance into the night!
Hyggehiking West Philly
Sunday, August 3, 2025
10am-10pm
On Sunday August 3rd 2025, we'll be trekking the forests, gardens, and riverfronts of West Philly, starting at the north end of Cobb's Creek, crossing the new pedestrian bridge at Gray's Ferry, and wrapping up with sunset on the Schuylkill at Cira Green.
About
If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.
"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.
Logistics
This is a 12+ hour hike spanning 15+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.
What to bring
- comfy walking shoes
- warms / windbreakers
- cash
- friends 🥰
Itinerary
Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.
10am-10:30am — The Breakfast Joint
✨ I got tipped off that this place serves excellent breakfast sandwiches, so we'll kick off our morning here!
10:30am-1pm — Cobb's Creek Park and Community Environmental Center, Macho's Delish Mix
✨ We'll wind our way through the park, enjoying the streams and learning all we can about the local flora and fauna. Anyone who's still hungry can duck into Macho's for custom smoothies and bowls.
1pm-3pm — Bartram's Garden, Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park, Christian St. Plaza
✨ We'll explore the Schuylkill waterfront and traverse the new pedestrian bridge at Gray's Ferry that just opened in May, providing a direct connection between Bartram's Garden and Gray's Ferry Crescent Trail.
3pm-5pm — Schuylkill River Park, Franklin's Table Food Hall
✨ We'll duck into a food hall for an early dinner before ascending to the skies.
5pm-8pm — Cira Green
✨ We'll wrap up our day with a rooftop hangout in the pollinator gardens overlooking the city 🥰🌆
