Hollyhock Campus

Formed by nature. Preserved in respect. Looking towards
the future.

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You Have
Arrived

Campus
Experience

You have arrived. Lush trees welcome you and you hear the sounds of the ocean and birdsong. Smiling staff make you feel like you have arrived…”home”.

Beautiful tree with pink flowers in front of a wood house at Hollyhock Retreat Centre in Cortes Island, BC
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Eat

Your palette will dance with joy from our decadent, global fare featuring fresh ingredients from our on-site garden.

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Shop

Lovingly selected artisanal and locally-sourced products await you at the Hollyhock Shop. Come and explore.

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Relax

Hollyhock breathes relaxation from every sturdy tree, soft breeze and vivid sunset. Solace awaits you around every turn.

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Explore

The natural wisdom of Cortes Island beckons you to explore. We offer a number of activities to enrich your stay with us.

Coming
Together

Group Bookings

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Host your group gathering at Hollyhock! Let us know how we can support your event.

People gathered at Hollyhock's retreat centre restaurant.
Sunshine through a big green tree
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Gathering Spaces

Spaces to open your heart to a sense of hope, possibility and connection.

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Kiakum

Tucked into the trees near the garden, and closest to the Lodge, this meeting space can host up to 50 guests.

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Raven

Created with the intention of fostering deep, inner work, Raven can host up to 50 guests.

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Olatunji Hall

This inspiring space, with an abundance of natural light, is our largest meeting space, hosting 100+ guests.

Meeting spaces in nature at Hollyhock Cortes Island Retreat Centre
Meeting spaces in nature at Hollyhock Cortes Island Retreat Centre

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Lodge And Garden

The heartbeat of the campus, the lodge is a central meeting space where we break bread and connect over conversations.

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Gather with us

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Accommodations for deep sleep, rejuvenation and connection.

Stay A
While

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Gateway

Home to the Hollyhock reception and store, Gateway is where you get settled into your Hollyhock experience.

Gateway cabin at Hollyhock Cortes Island Retreat Centre
Bluff House at Hollyhock Cortes Island Retreat Centre

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Bluff House

Perched atop an ocean overlook, the Bluff House serves as shared accommodation and a session space for smaller gatherings.

Sanctuary
& Bodywork Studio

The perfect space for tranquil meditation or a bodywork session for deep relaxation.

Sanctuary at Hollyhock Cortes Island Retreat Centre

You’re so welcome here!

The journey to hollyhock

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Choose your journey! Fly direct from Vancouver on a seaplane; the quickest way to Hollyhock. Or, combine highways and waterways with a road trip to our campus, the ferry rides will take your breath away. There are many ways to arrive on Cortes Island, each offering its own sense of adventure and anticipation.

We can’t wait
to see you.

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Hollyhock’s
Theory
of
Change

Hollyhock’s
Theory
of
Change

Hollyhock creates, curates, and hosts inspiring, meaningful experiences that provide both the inner and outer skills for personal growth and social transformation.

SO THAT
SO THAT
Hollyhock’s
Theory
of
Change

Participants develop the skills, personal qualities, values, and networks that support them to live a life full of wisdom, compassion, and social impact. They in turn, inspire others to do the same.

SO THAT
SO THAT
Hollyhock’s
Theory
of
Change

Together we create a critical mass of people who are contributing to creative social, environmental, and cultural systems change.

SO THAT
SO THAT
Hollyhock’s
Theory
of
Change

We achieve a future where people live in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and nature; understanding that these are intricately connected.

The Only Way Forward Is Together