Eat
Hollyhock Kitchen
Delight your palate with gourmet, buffet-style meals, lovingly prepared in the renowned Hollyhock kitchen! Organic ingredients are picked daily from our abundant garden located just outside the kitchen door. Click here for the full menu.
Breakfast | 8:30am | $15
Lunch | 12:30pm | $22
Dinner | 6:30pm | $37 Regular or $39 Seafood
Oyster BBQ | Saturdays, 5:30pm | $15
To book a meal: call 250-935-6576 or email [email protected]
You are invited to book your meals up to 72 hours in advance. Bookings are subject to availability.
Relax
Bodywork Studio
Rejuvenate body and mind, breathe easy, and feel revitalized in the hands of our highly skilled, professional practitioners. Click for details and Health & Safety Protocols.
Hollyhock Massage
This incredibly relaxing full-body massage combines Swedish and other massage techniques for an extraordinary experience of peace and rejuvenation.
1 hour….. $98 1.5 hours….. $142
Acupressure
A potent integration of relaxing massage strokes and a sequence of acupoint pressure. This session inspires deep release and relaxation, promoting Qi flow through the meridian system, opening channels for the harmonious flow of energy throughout the body.
1 hour….. $98 1.5 hours….. $142
Cranio Sacral Therapy
This gentle approach assesses and helps to correct stresses on the cerebral spinal system. The light, sensitive touch of the practitioner can help bring about changes that are both subtle and profound. CST can enhance immune function and core body alignment. Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
1 hour….. $98 1.5 hours….. $142
Deep Massage
Penetrating firm pressure and deep gliding strokes release restrictions and elongate muscles and fascia. The session includes relaxing strokes for integration and balance.
1 hour….. $110 1.5 hours….. $160
Acupuncture
Specific points in the body are penetrated with very thin needles in the skin, to support the flow of energy and promote deep relaxation. Our very skilled and experienced practitioner combines this ancient Chinese practice with gentle hands-on acupressure massage and Shiatsu for the ultimate healing experience. She may also employ other traditional techniques such as moxibustion and cupping. Insurance receipts are available on request.
1 hour….. $120 1.5 hours….. $175
To book bodywork: call 250-935-6576 x259 or email [email protected]
Shop
Hollyhock Store | 9am – 5pm Everyday
Carefully selected artisan and local products, including books, clothes, jewelry, edibles, and more. Take home treasured memories of your visit and unique gifts for your friends.
Explore
Weekly activities are available for Campus guests and staff. Please book privately if you are not staying in accommodations with us.
Garden Tour
Scheduled weekly at 9:00am
Our abundant garden is open for visitors anytime. Join us for a guided tour of the thousands of birds, bees, and blooms located in this multi-coloured paradise. Get tips on gardening or harvesting – or just take a seat on a bench for a ten-minute nature meditation. For large groups or private tour requests, please contact the store.
Yoga Classes
Private Booking….. $100 for private session, maximum of 4 people
Enjoy a range of yoga styles and attentive guidance with our experienced teachers. Includes yoga mats and props.
Sunrise with Seabirds
Private Booking….. $50 + $5 each additional person
Wake up to the natural beauty of Cortes, with this early-morning guided walk along the beach with Hollyhock Naturalist Bill Ophoff, and learn about the seabirds, shellfish, plants and ocean wildlife surrounding our island paradise. Bring your camera, curiosity and water shoes.
Guided Nature Walk
Private Booking….. $50 + $5 each additional person | 2 hours, 6 people maximum
Walk through beautiful forest while listening to stories about our island’s unique flora, fauna, and history from our experienced naturalist. Birds and wildflowers are at their vibrant peak.
For all activity bookings:
call 250-935-6576 x259 or email [email protected]
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Cortes Partner Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Private Booking through SUP Cortes
Imagine floating on the clear ocean water surrounding Cortes Island. Let yourself be immersed by the gentle rocking of the ocean and the fresh saltwater breeze kissing your skin, bringing calm to your nervous system.
Kayaking
Private Booking through Cortes Kayaks
Experience an exhilarating sunset paddle with bioluminescence lighting up your every stroke, or visit a First Nations pictograph site. These guided kayak trips require no previous experience. All are welcome.
Sailing
Private Booking through Misty Isle Adventures
For an afternoon adventure, board the West Coast schooner Misty Isles, a 43- foot gaff rigged sailing vessel. Tour the world-renowned Desolation Sound, where mountains rise up from the sea, or Mitlenatch Island—the largest seabird breeding rookery in the Strait of Georgia. While under sail or being powered by the quiet, fuel efficient engine, Misty Isles is environment and wildlife friendly.
Journey into Nature with Horses
Private Booking through Devotion in Motion Equestrian
How long has it been since you felt kinship with life beyond your own? What does it mean to truly learn from another species? Come journey into the heart of nature with horses as our way finders.