The Return of the Humpbacks: A Coastal Comeback
February 17th is International Whale Day, a perfect time to celebrate the giants of the Salish Sea! Once nearly wiped out…
Articles
11 Things Your Financial Therapist Wants You to Know
By Bari Tessler Every single day of our lives, whether we realize it or not, each one of us is…
Gathering Around the Buffet Table Once Again
Yes. You read that correctly. One of Hollyhock’s most cherished traditions—the buffet—is making its long-awaited comeback for our 2025 season.…
Honouring Atum O’Kane
Atum By Kairn Carrington I first met Atum O’Kane in the taxi from the Campbell River airport en route to…
Times of Transformation
It’s a time of transformation as we seek a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next…
I am left wondering: 5 insights I have upon leaving Hollyhock
When I accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer at Hollyhock in 2017, it was a utopian pursuit. At university,…
Whispers from The Garden: Eldering and Social Change
Contributed by Cheryl Rose (2024) Spend some time in a garden in winter and you’ll find it’s a very quiet…
You Are Not Your Story with Mark Matousek
Dear Friends, Happy summer! I’m excited to be returning to Hollyhock in August for my annual visit to Cortes Island…
🌈 Join Hollyhock for the 2024 Annual Pride Picnic! 🌈
Celebrate love and diversity with community on June 29th from 12pm-4pm at Hollyhock on the Beach Front Lawn. 🎶 Live…
Join Peter Sterios for a yoga and wellness retreat at Hollyhock this June!
Contributed by Peter Sterios Envision stepping out of your daily grind for five enchanting days. Picture yourself immersed in a…
Finding Fulfillment Through Tantra at Hollyhock
Magnetize Your Heart’s Desire with Yogacharini Maitreyi this June at Hollyhock Beyond our basic needs being met we keep doing…
Discovering Cortes: An Interview with Bill Ophoff
For three decades Bill Ophoff has been Hollyhock’s resident Naturalist, responsible for guiding countless visitors and locals to discover the…
Remembering Lisa Gibbons
On behalf of ourselves (Tecuana and Peter) and our staff community at Hollyhock, we are holding the Weyler/Gibbons family in…
Find Your Way at Hollyhock
Behold – Hollyhock’s ✨shiny✨ new Campus Guide Books! Each guidebook is specially curated, encompassing all the details for you to…
Insights At The Edge: An Interview with Julie Kramer
This week we have a special gift for our community, a moving Insights At The Edge interview with Julie Kramer…
Weaving Ritual: The Embrace of our Grandmothers
Contributed by Andréa de Keijzer Ulate of Collective Rebozo The rebozo, which is a shawl that comes from Mexico, is…
Spring Equinox Giveaway
To celebrate the changing of the season register for May or June programs by March 31st and be entered into…
Unwind with Namchi Bazar
I have a soft spot in my heart for Hollyhock. My history with Hollyhock dates back to the early days…
Hollyhock Cooks: Stinging Nettle Pesto
It can seem as if the snow has barely melted from the ground when these determined little buds are ready…
Remembering David Drysdale: A Tribute to Grace, Generosity, and Living in the Present
The first time I met David Drysdale, I was a participant at Hollyhock. I remember walking into the Gateway building…
A moment of mindfulness and meditation with Hollyhock
On February 29th, a rare leap day that graces us once every four years, let’s take a moment to pause…
Our Promise to the Future
Since it’s earliest days over four decades ago, Hollyhock has been committed to nurturing ecology and people; we’ve always recognized…
Unveiling the Hollyhock Campus Transformation
New Hot Tubs, Ocean-Side Deck, and Creating a Place of Connection Revitalizing the Hollyhock Campus Imagine the sea breeze on…
Catalyzing Collective Strength into Collective Action: Hope and Healing at Hollyhock
I feel a responsibility to turn away from despair, which for me has always been a paralytic emotion, driving me…
Welcoming New Board Members to Hollyhock
We are honoured to introduce and welcome three exceptional individuals who have recently joined Hollyhock’s Board of Directors. Each of…
Navigating Altitude: A Deep Dive into Progressive Leadership
When I first came to Hollyhock in 2017, I knew that there was an opportunity to bring together digital campaigners…
Winter Campus Revitalization
Exciting news! This month we are beginning the Hollyhock Revitalization Project. This work aims to renew key campus infrastructure to…
Reflections on the 2023 Canadian Psychedelics Summit and Pre-Registration for 2024
Pre-registration is now open for the 2024 Canadian Psychedelic Summit happening July 17-21, 2024
Rosehip Coulis Recipe
For many years, Hollyhock has stood as a beacon of learning, connection, and growth. But beyond retreats, and heart centered…
Unlocking The Potential of Social Impact with SVI Workshops
Are you ready to supercharge your social venture and make a bigger impact? Social Venture Institute Hollyhock, taking place on Cortes Island from September 27 to October 1, is here! This year’s event promises a lineup of interactive skill-building workshops that will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to drive meaningful change in your organization and community.