message in a bottle
A Bottle, a Storm, and a 150-Year-Old Mystery 🌊 Last Thursday, something extraordinary washed up on our shores – quite…
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Hollyhock Joins Shorefast’s Innovative Economic Nutrition Pilot
We’re excited to announce that Hollyhock is part of an inaugural cohort of organizations partnering with the Shorefast Institute for…
Wisdom in the wild
Written by Cheryl Rose | Wolf Willow Institute Lead presenter for Eldering in Times of Transformation at Hollyhock I’d never…
Impact Story: Social Venture Institute
“I had come up with a whole script prescribing what this narrative would be…” – Inder Nirwan, Kahani Pictures owner…
Rooted in Relationship: Kim Haxton on Land, Psychedelics, and Deep Accountability
As we prepare for this year’s Psychedelic Summit, we sat down with Kim Haxton—Potawatomi leader, land-based educator, and longtime guide…
How a Democratic Leader Recharges at Hollyhock
Finding Renewal in the Revolution Shelby Cole describes her mission as “fighting fascism with whatever tools I have.” She is…
The 1995 Sanctuary Build: A Love Story
A few weeks ago, after we shared a video of the Sanctuary build in 1995 in our Hollyhock Talks Newsletter,…
Benefits of Yamuna® Body Rolling and Somatics: Balancing the back and front of the body
With Namchi Bazar I enjoy combining Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) and Somatic Movement, in thetradition of Thomas Hanna, because they…
Magnolia Tree in Full Bloom
Magnolia trees are not only stunning in early spring with their large, fragrant blossoms, but they also offer a surprising…
Activate – A Masterclass in Movement Building
Activate is Not a Conference—It’s a Masterclass in Movement Building for your Team In today’s political landscape, winning elections is…
Social Venture Institute Launches Sea to Sky Event
Visionary leaders and social entrepreneurs will gather to leverage business as a force for positive social change. The Social Venture…
Meet Katia Sol, Hollyhock’s New CEO!
Join us in welcoming Katia Sol to Hollyhock! 🌸 Katia brings a wealth of experience in transformative education and leadership…
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…
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…