External Media, Magazine & Archive Features

• The Serious Joy of Meditation: A Conversation with Jeff Warren – The Tyee An interview diving into the intersection of modern spirituality, ADHD, and the powerful, meditative geography of the Cortes Island campus.

• Movement Builder Found Clarity on a Remote Island – Hollyhock Leadership Institute’s Activate gathering changed Shelby Cole’s life. ‘It expanded the way I think about movement work.

• How One Movement Builder Found Clarity on a Remote Island – The Tyee A detailed piece chronicling how a high-profile US political campaign organizer beat burnout during the Activate gathering at Hollyhock.

• Linda Solomon Wood Talks About Cortes Island & Journalism – Cortes Currents An in-depth career retrospective touching upon early island reporting, national news networks, and the unique cultural landscape shaped by Hollyhock.

• The Climate Readers’ Retreat & Upstart & Crow Partnership – Upstart & Crow literary Hub An event profile outlining systemic change, climate activism, and organizing frameworks built in collaboration with the retreat center.

• Allen Ginsberg’s 1985 Hollyhock Poetry Tapes – ABC BookWorld A historical deep-dive and archival review detailing poet Allen Ginsberg’s 1985 retreat at Hollyhock Farm, originally recorded by Vancouver Co-op Radio.

• Kathy Page Author Series: A Secret Garden Workshop Feature – Kathy Page Independent Author Blog A personal narrative and event log focusing on creative writing methodologies, overcoming illness, and co-facilitating memory workshops on the coast.

• Social Venture Institute: Top Takeaways for Purpose-Driven Founders – Corporate Knights Magazine An analysis of the annual SVI gathering, focusing heavily on B-Corps, sustainable business models, and local economic resilience.

• The Economics of Place: Transparent Supply Chains in BC – Shorefast Foundation Insights A regional economy study tracking how remote hospitality destinations and non-profit centers preserve local supply chains.

Local Hollyhock Press: Articles, Interviews & HH Blog Features

• Inspirations: An Interview with Ruby Singh – Cortes Currents An interview exploring artistic expression and the CASE Youth Leadership Conference facilitated at Hollyhock.

• An Interview with Katia Sol on What Lies Ahead – Cortes Currents A feature detailing Katia Sol’s first year taking the helm as Hollyhock’s CEO and her vision for leadership development.

• An Interview with John Vaillant, Zoe Grams, and Ian Gill – Cortes Currents A conversation detailing the unique Climate Readers Retreat hosted at the Cortes Island campus.

• Exploring Economic Nutrition: Hollyhock’s Commitment to Community – Shorefast Institute An article highlighting Hollyhock’s participation as an inaugural pilot partner in the Economic Nutrition initiative to map local economic impact.

• The Angel is in the Details: SVI 25 – Corporate Knights A breakdown of top takeaways for purpose-driven entrepreneurs from the 25th anniversary of the Social Venture Institute (SVI) at Hollyhock.

• Discovering Cortes: An Interview with Bill Ophoff – Hollyhock Journal A reflective interview celebrating the 30-year legacy and retirement of Hollyhock’s long-time resident Naturalist.

• Navigating Altitude: A Deep Dive into Progressive Leadership – Hollyhock Press An article covering the launch of the Activate Altitude cohort, bringing together Canada’s senior progressive, tech, and labor leaders.

• 10 Lessons Every Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur Can Learn When Growth is Stuck – Social Innovation Blog An expert article written by Laurel Dault outlining foundational business lessons inspired by Hollyhock’s innovative ecosystems.

• Hollyhock Leadership Institute Overview – HLI Network A profile on Hollyhock’s cross-sectoral, multi-generational gatherings tackling social and environmental justice issues.

• Hollyhock Retreat: History, Founders, and Ecological Impact – Wikipedia The comprehensive encyclopedic profile tracking Hollyhock’s historical roots from the Cold Mountain Institute to its modern charitable status.

• Hollyhock’s Profile: Nurturing Inspired Leadership – Grokipedia A deep dive into Hollyhock’s corporate trajectory, post-pandemic operational pivots, and campus infrastructure renewals.

• How Business Can Heal the Planet: The Roots of SVI – Corporate Knights Archive An investigative piece detailing how Greenpeace activists originally founded the center and catalyzed social entrepreneurship.

• Place-Based Economies & The Regenerative Movement – Shorefast Partner Series An interview with Chief Product Officer Heather Deeth on why transparency in local spending builds vital community trust.

• Cortes Island Academy: Experimental Education Partner Showcase – Cortes Currents An update highlighting educational collaborations and project-based learning connected to the island ecosystem.

• A History of Digital Campaigning: The Web of Change Cohorts – Hollyhock Leadership Archive A historical look back at the influential digital organizers and advocacy leaders who have convened at the Cortes campus.

• Won’t You Be My Neighbour? Collective Land Arrangements on Cortes – Cortes Museum Feature An exhibition review highlighting the unique culture of community collaboration, resource sharing, and land stewardship championed by institutions like Hollyhock.

• Gabor Maté, Robert Bateman, and the Instructors of Hollyhock – Retreat Culture Review A retrospective list focusing on the prominent international authors, artists, and wellness practitioners who have shaped Hollyhock’s curriculum.

• The Path of the Leadership Institute – Non-Profit Sector News An analysis of Hollyhock’s transition into a registered charity to fund accessibility, scholarships, and campus sustainability.

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