Stories + Recipes

I’ve been working with this idea of Resilience after a traumatic event in my family recently. If you were to ask me previously how I would have defined this word, I would have said something [...]

Lately we have been enjoying a lot of rhubarb, an old timey fruit-like vegetable that is easily both savory and sweet. I made a lovely poundcake with vanilla-poached rhubarb for my fiancé last [...]

This season Hollyhock implemented a new swimsuit policy in the hot tubs. Hollyhock CEO, Peter Wrinch, reflects on the change. The hot-tubs at Hollyhock hold a special place in the hearts of many [...]

Oh the joy of being a CEO. What should I focus on? How should fill my days? Should I get into the weeds? Should I focus on the traditional pieces of the work (strategy, program, finance, [...]

I love an everyday cake. Not necessarily a cake that you eat every single day—just one that you could, and one that doesn’t require much fanfare or intense grocery shopping. One that you can whip [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 48-acre campus of Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre now under permanent protection The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre (Hollyhock) [...]

Feature photo credit: Oatmeal with a fork I made this hack last night, as it was time to clean out the veggie drawer.  I had wanted to go to the store and pick up a fresh batch of veggies, but my [...]

I for one love Valentines Day. Yes, it’s incredibly commercialized. Yes, it can put unneeded pressure on couples to “prove” their status. Yes,  those of us locked into singledom [...]

If all that’s left of summer’s fresh basil is a lingering memory, and you think your days of fresh pesto are behind you, turn to that strong, determined over-wintering kale that’s standing tall [...]