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…
Articles
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.
Cultivating Transparency and Sustainability in the Food Industry with Gathering Place Trading
The global food system is undergoing a transformation, and Lovena Harvey, SVI alumni, Cortes Island local and one of the…
Revolutionizing Period Equity with joni and Social Venture Institute
The future of period care is here, and it’s more sustainable and equitable than ever before. At this year’s 28th…
Reconciliation Canada: Charting a New Way Forward
At this year’s Social Venture Institute Hollyhock, happening September 27-October 1, one of our featured interactive case studies will be…
Can Engaged Buddhism Save The Planet?
When I was an undergraduate student studying Buddhism at McGill University, the door to the meditation hall was locked at…
Local & Organic Alcohol Options at Hollyhock
Over the past number of years, we have been working hard to re-imagine our meal service offering. We have experimented…
How Meditation Makes Us Better Humans
In our fast-paced and often stressful world, finding inner peace can feel impossible at times. Although currently being hailed for…
The Meat Question
Why did we bring meat onto the menu at Hollyhock? It’s a big question, and the answer is both simple…
Notes from a Newcomer: My First Month at Hollyhock
Starting a new job is daunting and exhilarating—particularly with an organization as storied and nuanced as Hollyhock. With years of…
Meet SVI Women Case Study Presenter: Megan Sheldon of Be Ceremonial!
Meet SVI Women Case Study presenter Megan Sheldon from Be Ceremonial, the world’s first guided ceremony app and online community.
Meet SVI Women Case Study Presenter: Dominique Waters of Ziva Naseer!
At SVI Women we feature two entrepreneurs that have identified a specific strategic challenge to a panel of experts, who…
Core Programs 2023
As we ease into March, and signs of Spring are slowly beginning to show, things are ramping up at Hollyhock…